Fashion Industry Production

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/505/0874
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the items and materials used in fashion/garment production.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the sources and uses of natural fibres and fabrics.
  • 1.2
    Identify the sources and uses of man-made fibres and fabrics.
  • 1.3
    Identify commonly used haberdashery items.
  • 1.4
    Identify commonly used interfacings and threads.
2

Know different methods of garment construction.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline methods of making a garment, including:
    •tailoring
    •knitting
    •moulding.
  • 2.2

    Outline methods of joining materials including:
    •stitching
    •gluing
    •bonding.
  • 2.3
    Identify methods of fastening garments.
3

Know key fashion/garment production processes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Outline the fashion/garment production processes including:
    •cut, make and trim (CMT)
    •lean production
    •bespoke.
  • 3.2
    Outline embellishment techniques used in fashion/garment production either before or after assembly.
4

Know key employment roles in fashion/garment production.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Outline garment production employment roles including:
    •tailor
    •pattern cutter
    •sample machinist
    •production sewing machinist
    •garment technologist.