Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements 

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to produce textile designs for commercial production  

2.1

Analyse commercial textile markets

2.2

Develop design concepts

2.3

Evaluate commercial production factors and conduct scoping

2.4

Confirm brief

3

Present textile designs for approval 

3.1

Draft textile product designs in line with brief and production estimates and complete documentation

3.2

Present designs to appropriate personnel using a range of presentation tools

3.3

Review textile designs and make modifications, as required

3.4

Accept and confirm final textile design and complete relevant documentation

4

Produce textile design sample 

4.1

Obtain and test components and resources required for design

4.2

Identify technical aspects of production

4.3

Complete specification sheet and develop production plan to guide production

4.4

Produce textile sample according to plan and workplace procedures

5

Test product sample to evaluate design and production processes 

5.1

Evaluate textile sample against design specifications and design brief

5.2

Test textile sample to ensure it meets quality and performance standards

5.3

Evaluate design to determine any necessary modifications

5.4

Evaluate production process to determine necessary improvements

5.5

Confirm overall evaluation and document process and improvements

6

Finalise textile design 

6.1

Consult with design team and production personnel to evaluate and process textile sample design

6.2

Incorporate modifications to design and production

6.3

Confirm and document final design

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: 

• requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
• SOPs
• work instructions
• PPE
• oral, written and visual communication
• quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
• housekeeping
• tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
• WHS practices

Research market includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: 

• commercial and design objectives of the client or workplace
• commercial textile markets
• current and emerging product trends and technologies
• commercial opportunities for textile designs

Market research includes one or more of the following: 

• analysis of target market characteristics
• sample testing
• discussions with retailers and suppliers
• discussions with staff and management
• review of media portrayals
• review of fashion shows
• review of current pricing strategies and price points of products

Design concepts include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: 

• applying information from market analysis to develop commercial product ideas
• consulting with design team to analyse and refine product ideas and develop a design brief
• testing design brief with appropriate personnel and market research activities
• confirming design brief and specifications for product development
• documenting brief and specifications
• developing design concepts in line with design brief

Commercial production factors include, but are not limited to: 

• determining scope of commercial production
• researching and evaluating means of production
• consulting commercial manufacturer or appropriate personnel to determine production requirements
• estimating and comparing costs associated with commercial production
• comparing and analysing commercial production variables to inform final product design

Means of commercial production include one or more of the following: 

• offshore production
• onshore production
• large or long runs
• one-off runs

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following: 

• managers, directors
• trainer
• mentor
• design team
• production supervisors
• business development staff
• marketing and sales staff
• clients