Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify the elements and principles of the design process for fashion, including colour. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to the identification of the elements and principles of design, and how they impact on the process of producing fashion items. It includes impact of colour on the design process in a production environment. This unit applies to work in a production environment where design decisions impact on the work. Work is conducted according to defined procedures. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires skills in problem solving and communication in the use and application of design tools such as colour wheels and charts. Learning and planning and organising skills are used to apply knowledge of the principles and elements of design when developing design tools. |
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 design process |
1.1 Steps in responding to a design brief are identified. 1.2 Commercial considerations in producing a design are identified. |
2 Identify elements and principles of design |
2.1 Elements of design are identified. 2.2 Principles of design are identified. |
3 Prepare workstation |
3.1 Tools and equipment are selected and prepared. 3.2 Workbench and seating are set up according to OHS practices . |
4 Identify characteristics of colour and prepare colour chart |
4.1 Colour is investigated and dimensions are identified. 4.2 Relationship between value and intensity is identified and a colour chart is painted. 4.3 Colour wheel is prepared according to colour mixing principles. 4.4 Shade scale is prepared according to colour mixing principles. 4.5 Colour matching for production is implemented. 4.6 Colour charts are inspected or checked against quality standards. 4.7 Any changes or adjustments are carried out as required. 4.8 Documentation relating to colour charts is completed. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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Design process |
The design process for this unit comprises an awareness level understanding of the process to respond to a work brief, including researching sources of information, creating art and design work including prototypes and first drafts, and using design tools such as illustrations, software programs, modelling materials, etc. It also includes an awareness of commercial concepts such as:
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Elements of design may include: |
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Principles of design may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
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Dimensions of colour include: |
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Colour matching involves: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Fashion Design and Technology |