This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

workplace communication practices and quality standards

accepted ways of communicating ideas on the fashion industry including sketches diagrams illustrations photographs etc

ways of presenting fashion concepts including written descriptions and rationale samples of fabrics and production specifications charts diagrams and data sheets

multimedia forms for presenting concepts including video slides

roles of different industry participants

ways to effectively manage information about relevant industry professionals including use of IT to maintain industry contact lists

uses of a variety of communication tools

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

use appropriate industry terminology and language to convey meaning

maintain a network of relevant industry participants

work effectively with others both within and outside of the workplace

conduct quality checks on own work

identify communication goals

use communication tools such as computers internet email databases

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interact with fashion industry participants to achieve agreed outcomes

communicate concepts such as ideas and design concepts to fashion professionals with a range of information needs

meet workplace standards including quality standards

apply an understanding of the roles and information needs of different industry participants

communicate with industry participants in a timely and effective manner using industry accepted protocols

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Fashion industry participants may include:

Communication channels and tools may include:

Information needs may include:

Protocols may include:

Quality standards may include:

Communicating may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Networks include:

OHS practices