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National Occupational Standards forApparel Manufacturing Technology

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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................4Apparel Manufacturing Technology Standards Format ....................................5Organisation of the Apparel Manufacturing Technology Standards .................6Complementary Standards...............................................................................6

Apparel Functional Map ...................................................................................7Uses of Standards............................................................................................8

HS1 Health, safety and security at work .......................................................9AMTech1 Identify and agree the construction of garments to be produced ...11AMTech2 Monitor compliance with requirements in garment construction .13AMTech3 Create and maintain technical documents and records in garmentconstruction....................................................................................................15 AMTech4 Contribute to the production of outsourced apparel products .....18AMTech5 Assess and develop given apparel designs................................20AMTech6 Produce block and graded patterns for apparel products ...........22AMTech7 Produce prototype / sample patterns for apparel products .........24

AMTech8 Produce lay plans for apparel products.......................................26AMTech9 Make up apparel products from patterns ....................................28AMTech10 Assemble garments for fitting....................................................30AMTech10 Assemble garments for fitting....................................................32AMTech11 Fit and re-cut garments to customer requirements ...................34AMTech12 Complete garment to customer specification ............................36AMTech13 Construct and adapt patterns to customer requirements ..........38AMTech14 Lay up, mark-in and cut materials.............................................40AMTech15 Solve quality issues for sample apparel production ..................42AMTech16 Produce sample garments for manufacture ..............................44AMTech17 Provide technical feedback on sample garments......................46AMTech18 Handle and measure garments to ensure compliance withrequirements ..................................................................................................48AMTech19 Investigate markets, materials and styles .................................50AMTech20 Produce final apparel production schedule...............................52AMTech21 Assess customer requirements and take measurements .........54AMTech22 Plan apparel production schedule.............................................56AMTech26 Make up and assemble apparel samples..................................58AMTech27 Illustrate fashion design concept using CAD.............................60AMTech28 Transfer paper garment patterns into CAD (digitising)..............62AMTech29 Garment pattern development using a CAD system.................64AMTech30 Garment pattern grading using a CAD system..........................66AMTech31 Generate garment cutting lay plans in a CAD/CAM system......68

AMTech32 Create garment specification in product data management(PDM) function in CAD/CAM..........................................................................70AMTech33 Utilise garment product lifecycle management (PLM) functions ina CAD/CAM system .......................................................................................72MSP1 Look after the work area in manufacturing sewn products ...............74MSP2 Maintain the quality of production working with textiles, leather andmaterials.........................................................................................................76 A1(SK2) Assess candidates using a range of methods ..............................78A2(SK1) Manage your own resources and professional development........81

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A2 Assess candidates performance through observation...........................83B1 Develop and implement operational plans for your area of responsibility.......................................................................................................................86 B6 Provide leadership in your area of responsibility....................................88B8 Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and socialrequirements ..................................................................................................90

C4 Maximise product sales in a retail environment .....................................92D2 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues andstakeholders...................................................................................................94 D3 Recruit, select and keep colleagues......................................................97F12- Improve organisational performance....................................................100F3 Manage business processes................................................................102L11 Enable learning through demonstrations and instruction....................104L12 Enable individual learning through coaching......................................106

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Introduction

The apparel sector covers the supply chain for apparel and knitwear plusother sewn products. These activities are united by their use of manufacturingprocesses related to sewing. The following activities are included in the

definition of the sector:

Manufacture of soft furnishings

Manufacture of knitted and crocheted articles

Manufacture of apparel

Agents involved in the sale of clothing and soft furnishings

Wholesale of clothing and soft furnishings, including import / exportactivities.

The most recent additions to this suite are Standards Covering ComputerAided Design and Manufacturing practices. In the UK at present there are twomajor vendors of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aidedmanufacture (CAM) pattern technology software: Gerber and Lectra, and themajority of students/employees who learn CAD skills learn one of thesesystems. There are, however, other software packages available and, whilstthey may in principle be the same, the differences between the terminology,processes and layout of each system is significantly different, so much so thatin order to use a different system, a user must be fully re-trained.

Apparel manufacturing employers have, in the recent economic downturn,expressed concern that whilst they are unable to recruit employees with therelevant levels of knowledge and/or competence in their preferred method ofcomputer aided patternmaking software (i.e. the applicant has been trained on

a different software system to that which the company uses), they cannot thenafford to send new recruits on the required software vendors training courses.

In developing generic CAD CAM pattern technology NOS (which are notspecific to one type of software) with the input from both the two majorvendors and other smaller software vendors, it is envisaged that users of anysoftware system will be able to assess their competency and knowledgeagainst them, and that any qualification outputs might be mapped to thevendors training courses and potentially draw down funding (should it bepossible at that time).

In the light of this need, these Standards have been written by the apparel

manufacturing industry to set out what people need to know and understandto work to the specific requirements of apparel manufacturing. The Standardsshould provide individuals with an understanding of what is considered bestpractice.

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Apparel Manufacturing Technology Standards Format

The Standards for Apparel Manufacturing Technology are formatted to makeit easy for readers to identify what knowledge they need to have and whatthey need to be able to do carry out such work. Each Standard contains the

following information:

TitleThe apparel manufacturing technology function (types of activity) to which theStandard applies.

OverviewA broad description of the function to which the Standard refers. It places thefunction and the Standard in context for the reader, and helps the reader seewho the Standard might apply to.

Performance Statements

Performance statements detail what individuals must be able to do in order tobe competent in a Standard. Each performance statement specifies thequality of a performance outcome that enables performance to be judged. Thefunction to which a Standard applies is not the same as a job. It usually takesa number of Standards to cover the demands of a job.

Knowledge and UnderstandingThis section details the knowledge that is needed in order to fulfill therequirements of the Standard. Some knowledge is very specific to theStandard, whilst other knowledge may be broader and may apply to morethan one Standard. The section is entitled knowledge and understanding tohighlight the need for individuals to understand concepts and ideas, specificfacts and ways of working (know whatand know how) in order to completeaspects of their work successfully.

Skills and TechniquesThis section details the specific skills, manual or otherwise, that are requiredin order to carry out the activities detailed in the performance requirements.

Rules, Regulations and GuidelinesThere are often specific rules, regulation and guidelines, often driven byhealth and safety requirements, legislation or safe handling of materialguidelines that must be followed.

Workplace skillsThis section relates to the generic skills required by all readers in order towork effectively with others or keep accurate records of their work and output.

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Organisation of the Apparel Manufacturing Technology Standards

The Standards focus on three facets of apparel manufacturing on which its

success depends:

1. Design and development

2. Application of colour to fabric or garments

3. The mass manufacture/production of apparel items

Complementary Standards

Generic standards developed by other Standards Setting Bodies which canbe read in conjunction with the apparel manufacturing technology suite areincluded, covering the areas of performance assessment, maximising sales

and management practices.

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Apparel Functional Map

To market, develop, manufacture and supply apparel plus allied and ancillaryproducts from a range of materials to meet customer demands

Design &Development Create and applycolour to fibresand finishedfabrics

Manufacture andfinish massproduced apparelproducts anditems

Manufactureand finishbespokeapparelproducts anditems

Conduct marketresearch

Create storyboards/design briefs

Design by hand/CAD

Create and testsamples/prototypes

Create final patternsvia hand or CAD toproduce agreedproducts

Deliver designservices

Apply colour to flatfabric

Apply colour tosewn products

Create patterns byhand or CAD

Produce lay plansand cut material

Join materials tocreate apparel and

ancillary products

Press and finishitems

Maintain flow ofproduction andensure qualityassurance

Ensure garmentmeets customerspecifications

Prepare patternsand materials tocreate bespokeapparel/items

Produce layplans and cutmaterial

Join materials tocreate bespokeapparel andancillaryproducts

Use alternativemethods tocreate bespokegarments/items

Press and finishitems

Maintain flow of

production andensure qualityassurance

Ensure garmentmeets customerspecifications

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Uses of Standards

Standards are nothing unless they are put into practice. They offer aframework for good employment practice from induction to job descriptions tomanaging your own learning and development. The rounded picture of work

that the Standards give may help to produce entrants who are attuned to theway the sector operates and the demands they will have to meet, or improvethe skill level of existing employees.

Standards are a tool to boost the more effective processes of learning andworking that the sector has developed and to steer less effective processes ina positive direction.

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National Occupational Standards


Apparel Manufacturing Technology

HS1 Health, safety and security at work

This standard is for those who take responsibility for their own health, safety and security in theworkplace, and monitor the workplace for hazards.

The job role may involve:1. Contributing to the safety and security in the workplace2. Taking action in the event of an incident3. Raising the alarm4. Following correct procedures for shut down and evacuation5. Using emergency equipment correctly and safely6. Monitoring the workplace for hazards

The competent person must:

1. Take action in the event of fire, emergencies or accidents2. Monitor the workplace for hazards3. Contribute to maintaining the security of the workplace and its contents

The key areas of knowledge and understanding:

1. Where alarms, emergency exits, escape routes, emergency equipment and assembly points are located2. What the alarm sounds like3. What hazardous substances are used in the workplace and methods of making safe or reducing their

danger in the event of an accident4. How to handle and store hazardous substances

5. What the most likely accidents and emergencies in the workplace are and how to deal with them6. Who the nominated first aiders are7. How to deal with loss of property

The skills and techniques:

1. Identifying the location and type of incident2. Raising alarms3. Following emergency procedures4. Using emergency equipment5. Recognising potential hazards and rectifying them where possible6. Storing materials and equipment7. Handling waste and debris and moving them to safe locations

8. Identifying malfunctions in machinery and equipment, correcting if possible, and reporting them9. Noting service malfunctions and chemical leaks

Regulations, rules and guidelines:

1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards relating to health, safety and security2. Equipment operating procedures3. Handling and lifting techniques4. Correct use and maintenance of any protective clothing and/or equipment5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous

to Health)

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6. Environmental requirements7. Manufacturers instructions

Workplace skills:

1. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers

2. Comply with written instructions3. Complete forms, reports and other documentation4. Keep accurate records

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AMTech1 Identify and agree the construction of garments to be

produced

This standard is for those who evaluate the construction requirements of different garments thatvary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Evaluating requirements for garments2. Selecting garments to be produced3. Assessing designs and recommending production methods


1. Check organisational and production needs for the suggested designs2. Choose the type of construction methods and make sure that they meet what is needed and can be

produced within the cost parameters3. Use procedures and practices to select the designs to be produced4. Identify the resources needed, and check their availability


1. Extent and content of company product range and production locations2. What the principles and methods are of:

Design in terms of the function, fit, shape and pattern

Garment construction

Costing

Manufacturing and machine capability and capacity

Production3. What influences production methods and make-up sequences has on the design and production of

garments4. Which materials and components are suitable for the proposed production methods5. Which equipment and work aids are necessary and why


1. Identifying needs and constraints for:

Garment design

Possible constraints to the design features and fit

Supporting documentation

Quality assurance and control

Health and safety requirements2. Agreeing the designs to be presented to customers3. Presenting garments to meet requirements4. Assessing possible production methods to ensure viability of design5. Reviewing existing and potential production systems against requirements6. Identifying and agreeing any amendments to the designs to meet:

Production needs

Organisational and other requirements

Costing and other constraints

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7. Recommending construction methods and sequencing for make-up within cost and productionparameters


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards

2. Quality systems and procedures3. Limits of personal responsibility4. Reporting procedures5. Equipment operating procedures6. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Types of records to be kept and where they are stored3. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers6. Comply with written instructions7. Complete forms, reports and other documentation

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AMTech2 Monitor compliance with requirements in garmentconstruction

This standard is for those who evaluate garment construction throughout pre-productionprocesses for different garments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Evaluating garment construction throughout pre-production processes2. Monitoring and amending resources and working methods to meet requirements3. Consulting with others to ensure requirements are met


1. Evaluate what is needed and identify when garments should be compared with these requirements2. Check pre-production to make sure that organisational and customer requirements will be met3. Check that the finished products meet requirements4. Get patterns and garments modified to make sure that changes are feasible5. Liaise with quality control to make sure that technical quality standards can be maintained6. Discuss problems and clarify points and issues that might impact on the final production of the garment7. Communicate information on:

The processes and outcomes

Any problems and constraints identified and how these have been overcome8. Negotiate and agree any changes to the requirements


1. What the principles and methods are of:

Production


Costing2. What the construction and properties are of materials and components3. How to choose appropriate construction methods to achieve design within given resource constraints4. What the feasible alternative garment assembly and production methods are5. The suitability of materials and components characteristics to proposed production methods6. What the manufacturing and machine capability and work aids methods are of production and remedying

faults7. What the specifications, quality standards and finishing requirements

8. What the requirements and sequences are for pre-production and production


1. Analysing and collating reports, testing and other information from the pre-production process(es)2. Critically evaluating garments against requirements at the end of each pre-production process3. Assessing current machinery capacity and capability for the production of agreed garments4. Diagnosing faults and taking appropriate corrective action5. Identifying adaptations required for machinery, resources and working methods to ensure that

requirements can be met and problems overcome

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6. Running amendments to production, costing and methods


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Quality systems and procedures

3. Limits of personal responsibility4. Reporting procedures5. Equipment operating procedures6. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act7. Manufacturers instructions

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers5. Comply with written instructions6. Complete forms, reports and other documentation7. Complete records accurately and store in the agreed place

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AMTech3 Create and maintain technical documents and records ingarment construction

This standard is for those who create and maintain technical records for different garments thatvary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Creating and maintaining technical records2. Completing documents to meet requirements3. Providing final specifications and supporting documents


1. Identify what to record and how to do it

2. Set up records for proposed designs3. Identify existing recording documents and create new ones4. Comply with security and confidentiality agreements5. Identify what the documentary requirements are6. Identify existing documents and suggest new documents to meet requirements7. Complete final working documents with all necessary information to produce the design and the garment8. Identify requirements for final specifications and supporting documents9. Evaluate all pre-production and manufacturing data to develop the final product specification10. Define all style features and production requirements on the working documents11. Provide all relevant personnel with final working documents and draft final specifications12. Amend final specifications in response to feedback received13. Collate and agree final working documents14. Pass all relevant information on to next stage of production


1. What the recording systems and requirements are2. What the sources of working and recording documents are3. What type and content of materials and working documents are to be included in records4. How to use garment technical terminology5. How to present graphic and written information6. What the documentation requirements are7. What the production, quality assurance and safety requirements are, and control checks8. Why security and confidentiality of information is important9. What the impact of legislative requirements is on design and technical specification10. What import and export legislation requirements are for part and finished goods11. How to interpret test reports and pre-production documents

12. What specifications, quality standards and finishing requirements are needed13. How to identify the pattern pieces appropriate to the product14. Material specification, handling, care and labelling15. What the construction and properties of materials and components are16. What the principles and methods are of:

Production


Costing17. What the suitability of materials and components characteristics are to proposed production methods

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18. What the requirements and sequences are for pre-production and production19. Manufacturing and machine capability


1. Collecting, documenting, collating and recording all relevant information relating to:

Problems, issues and deviations to the proposed design and apparel products Quality assurance and control

Amendments to the proposed design and production processes2. Maintaining records that are:

Accurate

Up-to-date

Easily accessible by those approved for access

Stored according to customer and organisational requirements3. Completing documents within timescales that:

Comply with security, confidentiality and requirements

Provide quality assurance and control information that is sufficient for each operation and matchesthe agreed designs

Clearly indicate any deviations to requirements and any amendments agreed Provide comprehensive information about the running of the pre-production processes

Are legible

Are accurate

Provide up-to-date information and data

Are written in terminology which is understandable by those who need to access the documents4. Obtaining any necessary signatures on documents to indicate:

Initial agreements about garments to be produced

Agreed garments to be produced

Agreed changes to the specifications prior to the main production run5. Producing a final specification that clearly defines:

The product parts

The assembly sequence The production methods

Which will achieve design and cost criteria


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Quality systems and procedures3. Limits of personal responsibility4. Reporting procedures5. Equipment operating procedures6. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act7. Manufacturers instructions

Workplace skills:1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility3. Demonstrate own ability to adapt to change in the organisation positively and constructively4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Build good working relationships with colleagues6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers7. Deal diplomatically with disagreements in the workplace8. Present any ideas for improvement to line manager

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9. Take part in team meetings10. Comply with written instructions11. Complete forms, reports and other documentation

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AMTech4 Contribute to the production of outsourced apparelproducts

This standard is for those who examine the production needs for outsourced apparel products fordifferent garments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Examining the production needs for outsourced apparel products.2. Providing resources to meet the production needs.3. Supporting the production process

The competent person must:1. Identify and examine the products that are to be outsourced and those that will be produced on-site.2. Discuss the production needs of the products to be outsourced with the appropriate people.3. Identify your own role in the outsourcing of products.4. Evaluate resources needed at the outsourced locations.


1. Outsourcing.2. Differing requirements and production needs for and at the differing locations.3. Different equipment and resource requirements at production locations.4. Differing and relevant:

Legislative procedures and practices at the differing locations.

Cultural needs and diversity at the differing locations.5. Rationale for outsourcing.6. Cost effectiveness in the production process.7. Difficulties that could emerge at the outsourcing locations.


1. Identify:

The differing production requirements and documentation for outsourced products.

Equipment and resources that are available to produce at the differing locations.

Different legislative and other codes of practice operating at outsourcing locations.2. Examine the differing resources required and the most cost effective way of meeting them.3. Locate and document the resource requirements and supply chain.4. Discuss and agree the resources and procedures for procuring the resources required for production.

5. Identify the support requirement at the outsourcing locations.6. Document quality and other requirements for the production at the outsourcing location in a format that

can be understood and implemented.7. Contribute to the monitoring of the production process at the outsourcing location.8. Identify problems and resolve issues raised by staff at the outsourcing locations.9. Complete documents accurately for outsourced production.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guideline and standards.

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2. Quality systems and procedures.3. Limits of personal responsibility.4. Reporting procedures.5. Equipment operating procedures.6. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.

7. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.2. Report problems with packing products to the appropriate person.3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.5. Comply with written instructions.6. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.7. Complete records accurately and store in the agreed place.

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AMTech5 Assess and develop given apparel designs

This standard is for those who assess the features of given designs for different designs thatvary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Assessing features of given designs.2. Modifying given designs to meet requirements.


1. Evaluate customer design, cost and production requirements.2. Evaluate designs to ensure they:

Conform to customer specifications and requirements

Are able to be manufactured within your factory or as outsourced goods Meet required costings

3. Identify, discuss and action amendments to designs to meet required costings and other requirements.


1. Extent and content of company product range and production locations.2. Principles of:

Design, in terms of the function, fit, shape and form.

Pattern technology.3. Construction, properties and suitability of materials, fabrics and components to differing designs.4. Manufacturing and machinery capacity and capabilities.5. Principles and methods of:

Production.

Garment construction. Costing.


1. Identification of:

Key product design features.

Possible constraints to the design features.2. Evaluating fabric characteristics for the given design.3. Clarifying issues arising from the investigations about the required design features with appropriate

personnel.4. Agreeing any changes relating to design features with appropriate personnel.5. Identifying any amendments that are necessary or desirable and which will meet customer, design, cost

and production requirements.6. Producing samples necessary to illustrate viability and cost effectiveness of proposed amendments.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Quality systems and procedures.3. Limits of personal responsibility.4. Reporting procedures.5. Equipment operating procedures.

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6. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.7. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.

2. Report problems with packing products to the appropriate person.3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.5. Comply with written instructions.6. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.7. Complete records accurately and store in the agreed place.

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AMTech6 Produce block and graded patterns for apparel products

This standard is for those who construct a set of block patterns, sized for different garments thatvary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Constructing a block pattern


1. Choose size standards that:

Are appropriate for country, market and customer

Match the gender and age profile of the end customer2. Produce block patterns

3. Store block patterns where they are easily accessibleThe key areas of knowledge and understanding:

1. What international sizing standards are and their application2. What the significance is of:

Gender, age and body shape (anthropometrics) differences on block development

Critical body measurement points3. What the methods are of interpreting sizing surveys and information4. What the types, placement and meaning of pattern markings are5. What the techniques are of block pattern construction6. How to apply incremental grade rules7. What the effect is of garment silhouette requirements on block development8. What the criteria is for the selection of fit standards

9. Which information technology applications are relevant to block pattern construction


1. Identifying key body landmark measurements for specified product types from within the standard range2. Producing graded size charts for appropriate blocks3. Selecting appropriate methods for creating the block patterns4. Integrating sizing and materials characteristics into block patterns5. Creating a master block that:

Contains all relevant markings and sizing

Is suitable for fabric and product


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Limits of personal responsibility3. Reporting procedures4. Equipment operating procedures5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act6. Manufacturers instructions

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility

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3. Demonstrate own ability to adapt to change in the organisation positively and constructively4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Build good working relationships with colleagues6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers7. Deal diplomatically with disagreements in the workplace

8. Present any ideas for improvement to line manager9. Take part in team meetings10. Comply with written instructions11. Complete forms, reports and other documentation

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AMTech7 Produce prototype / sample patterns for apparel products

This standard is for those who produce sample patterns for different garments that vary in size,style, fabric, and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Producing pattern shapes to create garments2. Monitoring and evaluating first samples3. Producing production patterns4. Conduct customer fitting


1. Produce final working drawings that contain all necessary information to create first patterns2. Supply the sampling department with appropriate information and materials3. Monitor sample production and get feedback from sample makers4. Provide information when re-costing is required5. Identify and record quality control information as required6. Send production patterns to appropriate people7. Provide critical quality control and risk assessment information8. Assist with customer fitting


1. What the principles and methods are of:

Interpreting working drawings

Selecting block patterns

Pattern construction

Garment construction Costing

Production2. What the techniques are of pattern adapting and manipulating patterns to include the accommodation of

special requirements3. What pattern modelling techniques are4. How to interpret body proportion5. How fit and proportion in relate to function6. What the relationship and suitability is of materials and components characteristic to proposed designs7. What the principles are of systems for pattern making8. How to maximise the use of fabrics9. What the manufacturing and machine capability and capacity is10. What the quality assurance and control procedures are

11. What the communication practices and procedures are for sample production and feedback12. What the quality specifications are13. What the types, placement and meanings are of pattern markings14. What the customer and organisational sampling requirements are15. How to apply systems to production sampling


1. Selecting block patterns as a working base to meet the specific design, and which are consistent withthe characteristics of the material

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2. Selecting and adapting block patterns to create first patterns3. Testing the pattern to evaluate the design interpretation4. Completing master patterns clearly and presenting them in a form that is appropriate to all relevant

personnel5. Assessing the first sample for fit and adherence to quality specification

6. Identifying the production implications of sample evaluations7. Implementing modifications agreed by relevant personnel8. Making adjustments to patterns in the light of comments9. Producing:

Patterns which are compatible with the intended production process

Templates for style features and component parts that are accurate and easily identified

Patterns using appropriate symbols and markings


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Limits of personal responsibility3. Reporting procedures4. Equipment operating procedures5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility3. Demonstrate your ability to adapt to change in your organisation positively and constructively4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Build good working relationships with colleagues6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers7. Deal diplomatically with disagreements in the workplace8. Present any ideas for improvement to line manager9. Take part in team meetings

10. Comply with written instructions11. Complete forms, reports and other documentation

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AMTech8 Produce lay plans for apparel products

This standard is for those who develop pattern layouts for different garments that vary in style,fabric and make up, including those requiring special attention (e.g. stretch, matching checks andpatterns).

The job role may involve:1. Developing pattern layouts.2. Producing final cutting order


1. Evaluate fabric characteristics against design and order requirements.2. Produce pattern layouts to meet production schedule requirements.3. Produce and agree initial lay costings with appropriate personnel.4. Develop a final lay plan which maximises materials utilisation within constraints.5. Communicate all information necessary to achieve customer requirements in the correct form to

appropriate personnel.6. Label and archive lay plans to permit easy retrieval.7. Use methods of duplicating masters which are appropriate to the location of processing and level of

information required.8. Supply accurate cutting order information to the appropriate personnel.


1. Laying-up techniques.2. Influence of fabric characteristics, materials and equipment on choice of laying-up techniques.3. Selection of appropriate laying-up techniques to achieve size, quality and quantity requirements.

4. Pattern piece manipulation techniques to achieve maximum fabric utilisation and cost effectiveness.5. Internal pattern reference systems and instruction requirements.6. Implications of fabric utilisation on overall costs.7. Methods of lay-planning including CAD (Computer Aided Design).8. Influence of cutting equipment and techniques on the choice of laying-up method and ply depth.9. Content and significance of specification on development of pattern layouts.10. Influence of production schedules on development of pattern layouts.11. Lay plan storage and archive procedures.12. Influence of fabric characteristics, production flow and special design requirements on the cutting order

specification.13. Content and significance of specification on development of cutting order.14. Influence of production schedule on development of cutting order.15. Capabilities and limitations of manual and computerised cutting equipment.

16. Methods of representing cutting orders.17. Customer specifications and interpretation.


1. Fabric spreading and lay specifications are appropriate to fabric and will meet customer andorganisational requirements.

2. Identify the appropriate type of lay to arrive at optimum plan for materials and equipment.3. Lay out the pattern:

To include all garments parts and sizes.

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Ensuring that it is compatible with intended fabric spreading pattern.

To take into account fabric direction.4. Accommodate:

Machinery and production processes in the final lay plan.

Changes in customer specifications and materials in the lay plan.

5. Identify all information necessary to achieve customer requirements in the cutting order.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Limits of personal responsibility.3. Reporting procedures.4. Equipment operating procedures.5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.6. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.

2. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.3. Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operations.4. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.7. Comply with written instructions.8. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.

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AMTech9 Make up apparel products from patterns

This standard is for those who prepare to make up different garments that vary in style, fabricand make up, and also use fabric that requires matching.

The job role may involve:1. Preparing to make up garments.2. Making up garments.


1. Examine design and pattern requirements.2. Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment to make up the garment.3. Examine and assemble the pattern pieces to ensure they are correct and complete.4. Draft any pieces that are omitted and that are required to complete the design.5. Arrange the pattern pieces on the material to minimise wastage and ensure appropriate cutting for style

and design.6. Cut and prepare any interfacings and other components required to make up the garments.7. Cut the materials to meet matching, grain, pile and other requirements for material and pattern.8. Mark materials pieces in the appropriate way to ensure that all design features are met and the material

pieces are ready for sewing.9. Assemble garments pieces and identify and select appropriate sewing techniques.10. Order and prioritise the way the garments will be made up.11. Complete:

Hand sewing procedures at appropriate times within the make up process.

Machine sewing processes efficiently and effectively.

Finishing procedures.

12. Adopt suitable handling techniques and work methods to achieve required outcomes.13. Critically examine garments and compare with design requirements throughout the production process.14. Diagnose faults correctly and take appropriate corrective action.15. Use working practices that are safe and conform to current legislative requirements and codes of

practice.


1. Designs and patterns.2. Materials.3. Sewing techniques.4. Fault diagnosis and correction.


1. Pattern drafting and making requirements.2. Laying requirements for patterns.3. Minimisation of wastage of fabrics.4. Fabric types and requirements.5. Machine types including guides and aids.6. Trims.7. Assembly and garment construction methods.8. Interlinings.9. Pressing equipment and methods.

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10. Thread types.11. Design requirements.12. Cutting techniques.13. Diagnostic and corrective methods and techniques.



Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.3. Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operations.4. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.7. Comply with written instructions.8. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.

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AMTech10 Assemble garments for fitting

This standard is for those who prepare for initial assembly of different garments of varying styleswhich require the use of different fabric types, including fabrics which require matching.

The job role may involve:1. Preparing garments for initial assembly.2. Performing assembly operations for fitting.


1. Interpret instructions from the garment specification correctly.2. Select materials to match work instructions in terms of quantity, type and quality.3. Identify, mark and divide components accurately.4. Inform the appropriate people of any deviations from requirements and the corrective action(s) taken.5. Sub-assembly component parts meet production specification and operational requirements for fitting in

terms of quality and quantity.6. Adapt techniques and work methods to achieve specification, within agreed schedules.7. Forward output using appropriate procedures which maintain sequence and product quality.8. Complete documents accurately.9. Assemble appropriate component parts to allow customer fittings.10. Produce garment fittings within agreed schedules and to meet customer requirements.


1. Principles and methods of:

Garment assembly.

Garment and material handling.

Garment and component cutting. Fitting.

2. Methods and types of marking.3. Functions and use of equipment.4. Working practices including the use of equipment, personal conduct and arrangement of work station.


1. Garment assembly.2. Garment and material handling.3. Garment and component cutting.4. Fitting.5. Interpreting instructions from garment specifications.6. Sewing and pressing characteristics of fabrics.7. Type and number of components required.8. Matching requirements and tolerances.9. Types, usage and qualities of trimmings and threads.10. Functions and use of sewing equipment (mechanical and hand).11. Interlining garments.12. Shrinking techniques.13. Moulding techniques.


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1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Limits of personal responsibility.3. Reporting procedures.4. Equipment operating procedures.5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.


Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.5. Comply with written instructions.6. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.7. How to complete records accurately, their importance and the need to keep them safe.

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AMTech10 Assemble garments for fitting

This standard is for those who prepare for initial assembly of different garments of varying styleswhich require the use of different fabric types, including fabrics which require matching.

The job role may involve:1. Preparing garments for initial assembly.2. Performing assembly operations for fitting.


1. Interpret instructions from the garment specification correctly.2. Select materials to match work instructions in terms of quantity, type and quality.3. Identify, mark and divide components accurately.4. Inform the appropriate people of any deviations from requirements and the corrective action(s) taken.5. Sub-assembly component parts meet production specification and operational requirements for fitting in

terms of quality and quantity.6. Adapt techniques and work methods to achieve specification, within agreed schedules.7. Forward output using appropriate procedures which maintain sequence and product quality.8. Complete documents accurately.9. Assemble appropriate component parts to allow customer fittings.10. Produce garment fittings within agreed schedules and to meet customer requirements.



Garment assembly.


Garment and component cutting. Fitting.

2. Methods and types of marking.3. Functions and use of equipment.4. Working practices including the use of equipment, personal conduct and arrangement of work station.


1. Garment assembly.2. Garment and material handling.3. Garment and component cutting.4. Fitting.5. Interpreting instructions from garment specifications.6. Sewing and pressing characteristics of fabrics.7. Type and number of components required.8. Matching requirements and tolerances.9. Types, usage and qualities of trimmings and threads.10. Functions and use of sewing equipment (mechanical and hand).11. Interlining garments.12. Shrinking techniques.13. Moulding techniques.


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Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.5. Comply with written instructions.6. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.7. How to complete records accurately, their importance and the need to keep them safe.

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AMTech11 Fit and re-cut garments to customer requirements

This standard is for those who conduct customer fitting requiring garments that vary in style,fabric types, including those that require matching.

The job role may involve:1. Conducting customer fittings2. Re-cutting garments to final specifications


1. Arrange fitting times that are convenient to the customer2. Schedule fittings at the appropriate stages of garment assembly3. Identify customer and garment4. Assemble equipment to conduct the fitting5. Place fittings on the customer

6. Identify, mark and note alterations7. Accurately note further instructions from the customer8. Interpret alteration marks9. Note required alterations

10. Re-mark garments in accordance with the alterations identified, marked and noted11. Mark on the patterns these deviations/alterations for future use12. Correct garments accurately and according to requirements13. Manage customer expectations14. Complete the relevant documents for the next major stage



Garment assembly

Garment and material handling

Garment and component cutting

Fitting2. Fitting garments, including the identification and amendment of patterns to solving fitting problems

involving balance, girth and lengths3. Customer care, including the psychological aspects associated with fitting garments4. Recording and marking procedures and practices5. Effective communication skills6. Effects of fabric design7. The implications of amendments


1. Make adjustments to patterns in light of comment2. Garment assembly3. Garment and material handling4. Garment and component cutting5. Fitting6. Customer care7. Re-cutting garments

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8. Recording and marking


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Limits of personal responsibility

3. Reporting procedures4. Equipment operating procedures5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act6. Customer instructions

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately3. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions4. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person6. Communicate effectively7. Comply with written instructions8. Complete forms, reports and other documentation9. How to complete records accurately, their importance and the need to keep them safely

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AMTech12 Complete garment to customer specification

This standard is for those who prepare different garments of varying styles which require the useof different fabric types, including fabrics which require matching.

The job role may involve:1. Preparing garments for final assembly.2. Performing assembly operations to customer satisfaction.3. Completing garments to specification.


1. Interpret instructions from the garment specification and notes from customer fitting correctly.2. Select materials to match work instructions in terms of quantity, type and quality.3. Identify, mark and divide components accurately.4. Dismantle garments without damage or loss of markings.5. Carry out alterations to meet customer requirements.6. Inform the appropriate people of any deviations from requirements and the corrective action(s) taken.7. Sub-assembly component parts meet production specification and operational requirements for final

assembly in terms of quality and quantity.8. Adapt techniques and work methods to achieve specifications, within the agreed schedules.9. Forward output using appropriate procedures which maintain sequence and product quality.10. Complete relevant documents accurately.11. Produce garments:

Within agreed schedules.

To meet customer requirements and satisfaction.12. Finishing operations meet specification and quality requirements.

13. Form garments to meet specification requirements avoiding damage and contamination.14. Recognise forming faults and correct them using appropriate methods.15. Finish the garment to customer requirements and satisfaction.16. Obtain the customers approval of the finished garment.



Garment assembly.


Garment and component cutting.

Fitting.2. Sewing and pressing characteristics of fabrics.3. Type and number of components required.

4. Methods and types of marking.5. Types, usage and qualities of trimmings and thread.6. Types of hand sewing techniques and their usage.7. Functions and use of sewing equipment (mechanical and hand).8. Fabric pressing requirements.9. Working practices including the use of equipment, personal conduct and arrangement of work station.


1. Garment assembly.

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2. Garment and material handling.3. Garment and component cutting.4. Fitting.5. Interpreting instructions from garment specifications and work instructions.6. Sewing and pressing.

7. Marking.8. Matching requirements and tolerances.9. Trimmings and threads.10. Hand sewing.11. Fabric pressing.12. Interlining garments.13. Shrinking techniques.14. Moulding techniques.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Limits of personal responsibility.3. Reporting procedures.

4. Equipment operating procedures.5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.6. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operations.3. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.5. Communicate effectively.6. Comply with written instructions.7. Complete forms, reports and other documentation.

8. How to complete records accurately, their importance and the need to keep them safe.

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AMTech13 Construct and adapt patterns to customer requirements

This standard is for those who produce standard sized patterns for different sizes and garments.

The job role may involve:1. Producing standard sized patterns.

2. Adapting standard sized patterns to customer style, fit and figuration.


1. Use appropriate methods for creating blocks.2. Match blocks to specified size requirements and charts.3. Block proportion and style to meet specified requirements.4. Show all recognised construction lines on blocks.5. Accurately position the markings, sizing and construction information on your blocks.6. Within agreed schedules:

Produce blocks in the required medium.

Present blocks to meet requirements.

Produce initial patterns in the required medium.

Present initial plans to meet requirements.7. Fit together all components of block patterns accurately.8. Store the patterns in the specified manner, to ensure that the quality is preserved.9. Make adaptations to match customer figuration and style requirements.10. Position all specified construction lines and markings on your final pattern accurately.



Creating blocks. Pattern construction and drafting.

Sizing patterns.

Pattern production including the positioning of construction lines and markings.

Adaptation of figure variations.

Adaptation of style variations in range.

Changing figure proportions and implications for figuration.2. Medium with which blocks are created.3. Methods of pattern storage.4. Types of marking for patterns.5. Use and types of drawing equipment and materials.6. Standard body proportions (ladies or gents).

7. Rules of compression and suppression.The skills and techniques:

1. Creating blocks.2. Pattern construction and drafting.3. Sizing patterns.4. Assembly of components of block patterns.5. Store patterns.6. Pattern production including the positioning of construction lines and markings.7. Adaptation of figure variations.

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8. Adaptation of style variations in range.9. Changing figure proportions and implications for figuration.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.

2. Limits of personal responsibility.3. Reporting procedures.4. Equipment operating procedures.5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.6. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operations.3. Deal with problems within the work are, and within limits of personal responsibility.4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.5. Communicate effectively.6. Comply with written instructions.7. How to complete records accurately, their importance and the need to keep them safe.8. Complete accurate reports and inform appropriate people of results.

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AMTech14 Lay up, mark-in and cut materials

This standard is for those who lay up materials for different garments that vary in style fabric andmake up.

The job role may involve:1. Laying up materials and marking in the lay.2. Identifying deviations and rectifying faults and flaws.3. Cutting materials.


1. Select materials to match quality and customer requirements.2. Plan lays to meet specification requirements.3. Transfer pattern shapes and markings to all relevant fabrics accurately.4. Maintain quality requirements at all times.5. Mark additional allowances on fabric accurately and to meet specified requirements.6. Complete documents accurately.7. Work safely and conform to current legislative requirements and codes of practice.8. Accurately identify deviations in:

Fabric.

Fitting.

Cutting.

Assembly.

Pressing.9. Identify appropriate corrective actions to remedy faults and flaws.10. Use correct techniques and work methods to remedy faults and flaws, and to achieve the specification

within agreed schedules.11. Identify cutting requirements and parts to meet specification.12. Cut identified parts to meet quality and quantity requirements.13. Identify and store cut parts to preserve quality.



Laying up appropriate to fabrics, including those that have a design content.

Lay planning and fabric utilisation, including those that require matching.

Garment assembly and material handling.

Garment and component cutting.

Fitting.

Evaluating fabric quality.2. Sewing and pressing characteristics of fabrics.3. Working practices, including the use of equipment, personal conduct and arrangement of work station.4. Fault identification, diagnosis and rectification methods (cutting faults, fabric faults, sewing faults,

operator faults, lay plan, pressing and assembly faults).5. Work methods appropriate to fabrics and lays.6. Cut parts storage and handling requirements and arrangements.


1. Laying up appropriate to fabrics, including those that have a design content.

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2. Lay planning and fabric utilisation, including those that require matching.3. Garment assembly and material handling.4. Garment and component cutting.5. Interpreting instruction from garment specifications.6. Type and number of components required.

7. Methods and types of marking.8. Types, usage and qualities of trimmings and threads.9. Allowance tolerances.10. Interlining garments.11. Fitting.12. Evaluating fabric quality.13. Fault identification, diagnosis and rectification.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Limits of personal responsibility.3. Reporting procedures.4. Equipment operating procedures.

5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.6. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.3. Ways of planning work activities to maintain continuity of operations.4. Deal with problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility.5. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.6. Communicate effectively.7. Comply with written instructions.8. Complete forms, reports and other documentation following organisational guidelines.

9. Complete records of maintenance and corrective procedures according to organisational procedures.

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AMTech15 Solve quality issues for sample apparel production

This standard is for those who monitor quality compliance for sample production for differentgarments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Monitoring quality compliance within sample production2. Solving quality issues and problems


1. Check and make sure that quality monitoring requirements are met for sample production2. Clarify any issues3. Liaise with quality control personnel to maintain ongoing technical quality standards4. Document any deviations5. Check corrective actions for the deviation encountered and the quality issues raised6. Inform the appropriate people of any modifications that have been made to the sample production and

any effect this has had on the quality of the sample garment7. Agree changes and indicate how these may effect future processes and practices


1. Which quality assurance procedures and practices that must be adhered to for the development ofsamples and production runs for apparel products

2. What the diagnostic techniques and corrective methods are3. What the customer quality standards and finishing requirements are


1. Monitoring sample garment production at the appropriate times against quality standards andspecifications at each point in the sample production process

2. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical information on the sample production process3. Identifying any deviations from the specification requirements and their effect on the quality of the

sample garment4. Identifying the most appropriate action to resolve problems


1. The organisations rules, quality assurance and quality control procedures and practices, codes,guidelines and standards

2. Limits of personal responsibility3. Reporting procedures4. Equipment operating procedures

5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act6. Manufacturers instructions

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths2. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately3. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Communicate effectively

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6. Comply with written instructions7. Complete forms, reports and other documentation following organisational guidelines8. Complete records of maintenance and corrective procedures according to organisational procedures

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AMTech16 Produce sample garments for manufacture

This standard is for those who read and interpret specifications for sample garments for differentgarments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Reading and interpreting specifications.2. Preparing sample garments for making.3. Producing sample garments.


1. Acquire relevant documents and information.2. Examine the specifications to ensure understanding and ability to complete the sample garment.3. Liaise and consult with others regarding the specifications for sample garments.4. Clarify points and issues arising about the specifications and the resultant sample garments.5. If necessary, identify other machines that could be more effective when completing the sample garment.6. Inform appropriate personnel of any necessary changes.7. Use suitable handling techniques and work methods to achieve specifications.8. Use working practices that are safe and conform to current legislative requirements and codes of

practice.9. Diagnose equipment faults correctly and take appropriate corrective action.10. Complete the garment within the timescales specified.


1. Principles and methods of garment construction.2. Specifications.

3. Fabric types.4. Machine preparation and types including guides and aids.5. Trims.6. Assembly methods.7. Interlinings.8. Pressing equipment and methods.9. Thread types.10. Fusing.11. Handling technique and work methods.12. Seams and stitches.


1. Analyse materials and equipment specified to ensure that they are available.

2. Prepare machinery as documented in the specifications.3. Identify, mark, divide and position components accurately.4. Identify and select appropriate sewing techniques.5. Assemble the samples using appropriate procedures which maintain sequence and product quality.6. Critically examine sample garments throughout the sample production process.


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards.2. Limits of personal responsibility.

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3. Reporting procedures.4. Equipment operating procedures.5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.6. Manufacturers instructions.

Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. Comply with written instructions.3. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.4. Report any problems in the production process and in the quality of the product to appropriate people.5. Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communication.6. Communicate effectively.7. Receive and process all relevant information promptly.8. Complete appropriate records accurately and keep them in the agreed place.

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AMTech17 Provide technical feedback on sample garments

This standard is for those who evaluate sample production and outcomes with full productionneeds for different garments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Comparing sample production and outcomes with full production needs.

2. Providing feedback to inform the production process.


1. Evaluate products, reports and other information from the sample production.2. Discuss and clarify issues that have arisen from the sample production with the appropriate people.3. Compare production needs with the processes, outcomes and issues that have arisen from the sample

production.4. Document accurately issues arising from the comparison of the sample garment to production needs.5. Provide information to appropriate personnel from the evaluation of the sample production within

required time limits.6. Pass recommendations for amendments to appropriate personnel.7. Modify samples to ensure production feasibility of adaptations.8. Provide information from sample analysis to inform decisions about final production processes.



Production.

Garment construction.2. Selection of appropriate construction methods to achieve design within given resource constraints.

3. Construction and properties of materials and components.4. Manufacturing and machine capability and capacity.5. Quality and documentary standards and requirements.6. The suitability of materials and components to proposed production methods.7. Feasible alternative garment assembly and production methods.8. Work aids.


1. Production.2. Garment construction.3. A range of construction methods to achieve design.4. Construction of materials and components.



Workplace skills:

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1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communication.5. Communicate effectively.

6. Comply with written instructions.

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AMTech18 Handle and measure garments to ensure compliance withrequirements

This standard is for those who identify handling and measuring requirements for differentgarments that vary in style, fabric and make up, including specialist handling and measuring.

The job role may involve:1. Identifying handling and measuring requirements2. Measuring and handling garments


1. Check the specifications with others to identify handling and measuring requirements

2. Establish when measuring needs to be carried out and how this should be completed3. Identify and find any special equipment needed to handle the material4. Check any points and issues arising about the handling and measuring requirements5. Handle garments as in the specifications6. Identify any problems handling the fabric when producing the garment7. Measure garments and relevant parts which may include:

Before production

During production

After production

Finished product

Samples

As documented in the specification8. Check garments and compare measurements throughout the process

9. Make a note of any measures that deviate from the specification10. Tell appropriate people of any problems, deviations and necessary changes that come from handling

and measuring of the garment


1. What the principles and methods of garment construction are2. What specifications are and how to use them3. What the customer and organisational requirements are4. How measuring and handling equipment should be chosen and used5. What the effects of washing and pressing are on fabrics and garments


1. Taking correct measures2. Making calculations required to take correct measure to meet specifications3. Deciding on tolerances4. Handling requirements for a range of fabric types


1. The organisations rules, codes, guidelines and standards2. Limits of personal responsibility3. Reporting procedures

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4. Equipment operating procedures5. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act

Workplace skills:

1. Work to be produced in line with critical paths

2. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately3. How to make use of information detailed in specifications and instructions4. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person5. Complete relevant documentation accurately and promptly and keep records in the agreed place6. Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communication7. Communicate effectively8. Comply with written instructions9. Record information accurately and pass it on to the appropriate people10. Complete forms, reports and other documentation following organisational guidelines

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AMTech19 Investigate markets, materials and styles

This standard is for those who identify and review existing and new markets, materials and stylesrelating to different garments that vary in style, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Identifying and reviewing markets, materials and styles.2. Evaluating and feeding back information on markets, materials and styles.


1. Review up-to-date documents relating to current markets, materials and styles.2. Visit appropriate outlets to examine and evaluate features of current and emerging materials and styles.3. Continually observe the public to identify emerging markets, styles and materials appropriate to your

organisations products and services, including the potential for new markets.4. Examine and assess the styles being presented by designers for current and future seasons.5. Identify national and international competitors that are likely to impact on your organisations markets.6. Evaluate the markets for your apparel products.7. Identify new markets that might enhance your organisations product base.8. Develop and document ideas for new, and appropriate adaptations to your organisations own styles,

materials and markets.9. Communicate your ideas and make recommendations about changes and expansions to the appropriate

personnel.


1. Markets, materials and styles and their analysis.2. Principles of:

Design, in terms of function, fit, shape and form. Garment construction.

3. Extent and content of company product range.4. Construction and properties of materials and components.5. Manufacturing and machine capability and work aids.6. Customer quality standards and finishing requirements.


1. Identify appropriate styles that:

Could be developed within your organisation.

Are appropriate to your customer base.2. Design, in terms of function, fit, shape and form.3. Garment construction.4. Construction of materials and components.5. Suitability of styles, materials and components characteristics to proposed production methods.



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Workplace skills:

1. Receive work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately.2. How to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions.

3. Report problems outside area of responsibility to the appropriate person.4. Limits of personal responsibility and lines of communication.5. Communicate effectively.6. Comply with written instructions.7. Complete forms, reports and other documentation following organisational guidelines.

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AMTech20 Produce final apparel production schedule

This standard is for those who compile design and pattern requirements for garments that vary instyle, fabric and make up.

The job role may involve:1. Compiling design and pattern requirements.2. Contributing to product costing.3. Finalising assembly sequence and quality assurance criteria.


1. Agree quality, quantity and types of materials and components with appropriate personnel.2. Source and include fabric testing reports in product specifications.3. Give clear and accurate instructions for handling materials.4. Verify product size charts and measurement instructions with customers and include them in final

specifications according to organisational and customer requirements.5. Identify product labelling and packing instructions which comply with legislative and customer

requirements.6. Obtain material and component costs from suppliers and produce accurate costings.7. Supply relevant make-up costings within given costing systems.8. Produce make-up costings that meet required contribution to direct costs.9. Agree the costing breakdown reproduced in the specification with appropriate personnel.10. Identify the product parts, the assembly sequence and the production methods which will achieve design

and cost criteria.11. Clearly:

Describe and illustrate any special features or treatments.

Identify and describe finishing requirements.12. Supply quality control information for each operation which matches agreed design and customerrequirements.

13. Agree each production operation with appropriate personnel.14. Check the supply of materials with appropriate personnel.


1. The impact of legislative requirements on design and technical specification.2. Import and export legislation requirements for part and finished goods.3. Interpretation of test reports and pre-production documents.4. Customer specifications, quality standards and finishing requirements.5. Principles of garment costing.6. Methods of garment costing manual and IT (Information Technology).

7. Definition and components of direct and indirect costs.8. Influence of customer pricing policies and requirements on sample production costings.9. Attribution of cost to appropriate headings.10. Company costing policies.11. Sources and delivery lead times for machinery, equipment and materials.


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