Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to identifying a wide range of fibres and fabrics used in the clothing industry. Fibres include natural and synthetic, and fabrics include knitted, woven and non-woven. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving to identify types and characteristics of fibres and fabrics. Learning and self management skills are required to apply knowledge of fibres and fabrics and communication skills are used to explain and describe information about fabric properties. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify fibres and fabrics |
1.1 Fibres used in clothing industry are identified. 1.2 Methods of identifying fibres are identified. 1.3 Fabrics used in clothing industry are identified. 1.4 Generic and trade names for fibres and fabrics are identified. |
2 Describe fabric construction processes |
2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified. 2.2 Construction processes of fabrics are described. |
3 Describe qualities of fabrics |
3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described. 3.2 Visual qualities of fabrics are described. |
4 Determine uses of fabrics |
4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified. 4.2 Fabrics used in workplace are identified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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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. |
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Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
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Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
Fibres may include: |
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Methods may include: |
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Fabrics may include: |
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Construction processes may include: |
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Physical qualities include: |
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Visual qualities include: |
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Fabric characteristics may include: |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Clothing Production |