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PERFORMING SEWING MACHINE OPERATIONS

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to perform sewing machine operations. It involves
identifying the sewing machine parts, performing sewing machine operations, troubleshooting,
servicing and maintaining the sewing machine.
This standard applies in Fashion industry.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These describe the key
outcomes which make
up workplace function
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are assessable statements which specify the required level
of performance for each of the elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
(Passive voice)
1. Identify parts and
functions of the
sewing machine
1 .1PPEs are identified and used as per legal requirements.
1 .2Sewing machines are identified and their functions stated
based on type of machine.
1 .3Sewing machine parts are identified and functions stated based
on machine type.
2. Operate the
sewing machine
2.1 Sewing machine is set up based on machine type and standard
operating procedures.
2.2 Sewing machine is operated based on standard operating
procedures.
3. Troubleshoot the
sewing machine
3.1 Sewing machine faults are identified based on sewing machine
operations.
3.2 Remedies are applied based on the identified sewing machine
faults.
3.3 Normal sewing machine operation is restored as per standard
operating procedures.
4. Service and
maintain the
sewing machine
4.1 Sewing machine maintenance tools, supplies and equipment
are identified based on standard operating procedures.
4.2 Sewing machine maintenance tools, supplies and equipment
are checked for serviceability and sufficiency based on
standard operating procedures.
4.3 Sewing machine service and maintenance requirements are
obtained based on workplace policy.
4.4 Machine service and maintenance is done as per standard
operating procedures.
4.5 Occupational safety and health standards are observed as per
legal requirements.
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RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variables
Range
1.Machine operation tools may
include but not limited to:
 Assorted machine needles
 Assorted screw driver
 Pliers
 Tweezers
 Allan keys
2.Sewing machine operation
tasks may include but not
limited to:
 Oiling
 Setting up the sewing machine
 Treadling
 Sewing machine control
 Stitching
3.Legal requirements may
include but not limited to:
 Occupational safety and health Act
 EMCA 2015
 NEMA regulations
 County by-laws
 KRA act
 Labour laws
 Employment act
 WIBA
4.PPEs may include but not
limited to:
 Apron
 Dust coat
 Face mask
 Thimble
 Gloves
 Low heeled closed shoes
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Generic skills:
 Communication
 People skills
 Time management
 Record keeping
 Telephones handling
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 Conflict resolution
 Negotiation
 Analytical
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Listening
 Observation
 Organizing
 Technology
Technical skills:
 Servicing
 Maintaining
 Operating
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Sewing machine operation
 Sewing machine tools and equipment
 Sewing machine repairs and maintenance
 Sewing machine products and supplies
 Occupational safety and health
 Waste management
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of
competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1 .1Identified and obtained sewing machine operation tools and
equipment appropriately.
1 .2Checked for serviceability and sufficiency of operation tools
and equipment.
1 .3Identified and obtained sewing machine operation materials
and supplies appropriately.
1 .4Carried out sewing machine operation tasks appropriately.
1 .5Observed occupational safety and health requirements
appropriately.
1 .6Observed operation standard operating procedures
appropriately.
1 .7Identified PPEs and used them appropriately.
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2. Resource
implications
The following resources must be provided:
A functional fashion design studio or workshop.
3. Methods of
assessment
Competency may be assessed through:
 Written test
 Observation
 Oral questioning
 Interviewing
 Projects
 Third party report
4. Context of
assessment
Assessment may be done:
 On-the-job
 Off-the-job
 During industrial attachment
5. Guidance
information for
assessment
Holistic assessment with related units of competency in the sector
is recommended.
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT GARMENTS

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to design and construct garments. It involves planning
for design and construction of garments, sketching, illustrating and designing, selected garments,
constructing and cutting the garment patterns pieces. It also entails laying and cutting garment
pieces, constructing the garment, finishing, accessorizing, displaying the garment and developing
a garment portfolio.
This standard applies in Fashion industry.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These describe the key
outcomes which make up
workplace function
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are assessable statements which specify the required level
of performance for each of the elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
(Passive voice)
1. Plan for design and
construction of
garments
1 .1Production standards are identified and adhered to based on
organization objectives.
1 .2Production tools and equipment are identified and obtained
based on fabric and garment design.
1 .3Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability and
sufficiency as based on workplace policy and production
requirements.
1 .4Production materials and supplies are identified and
obtained based on production and market targets and clients’
specifications.
1 .5Production tasks are identified based on tasks to be
performed.
1 .6Production targets are set based on customers’
requirements/orders.
1 .7Occupational safety and health are observed as per legal
requirements.
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2. Sketch, design and
illustrate selected
garments
2 .1PPEs are identified and used as per legal requirements.
2 .2sketching and illustration tools and equipment are identified
and gathered based on standard operating procedures.
2 .3Design, sketching and illustration products and supplies are
identified and obtained based on job requirements.
2 .4Client consultation is done as per workplace policy.
2 .5Clients specifications are recorded as per workplace policy.
2 .6Design is sketched based on clients’ specifications/market
preference.
2 .7Design is illustrated based on the sketch.
3. Construct selected
garment patterns
pieces
3.1 Pattern construction tools and equipment are identified and
gathered based on standard operating procedures.
3.2 Pattern construction products and supplies are identified
and obtained based on job requirements.
3.3 Basic block patterns are drafted based on garment
production standards.
3.4 Basic garment pattern pieces are developed based on
garment illustration.
3.5 Pattern pieces are cut as per standard operating procedures.
3.6 Garment pattern pieces are graded based on sizing standards
and client specifications.
4. Lay the garment
pattern pieces on
fabric and cut
4.1 Laying and cutting tools and equipment are identified and
gathered based on standard operating procedures.
4.2 Laying and cutting products and supplies are identified and
obtained based on job requirements.
4.3 Pattern pieces are laid on fabric based on fabric and garment
design.
4.4 Garment pieces are cut in accordance with pattern pieces
layout.
4.5 Pattern markings are transferred to the garment pieces as per
standard operating procedures.
5. Construct and
finish the garment
5.1 Garment construction tools and equipment are identified
and gathered based on standard operating procedures.
5.2 Garment construction products and supplies are identified
and obtained based on job requirements.
5.3 Garment pieces are stitched as per illustrated garment design
and standard operating procedures.
5.4 Garment finishing is done based on illustrated garment
design and workplace policy.
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6. Accessorize and
package the
garment
6.1 Tools and equipment for garment accessorizing are
identified and gathered based on illustrated design.
6.2 Products and supplies for garment accessorizing are
identified and obtained based on illustrated garment design.
6.3 Method of garment accessorizing is selected based on
illustrated garment design.
6.4 Garment is accessorized based on illustrated design as per
standard operating procedures.
6.5 Garment is packaged as per workplace policy.
7. Display the
garment
7.1 Tools and equipment for garment display are identified and
gathered based on workplace policy.
7.2 Products and supplies for garment display are identified,
selected and obtained based on workplace policy.
7.3 Garment display area is identified and prepared as per
workplace policy.
7.4 Garment is displayed as per workplace policy.
8. Develop a garment
portfolio
8.1 Tools and equipment for portfolio development are
identified and gathered as per workplace policy.
8.2 Products and supplies for portfolio development are
identified, selected and obtained based on workplace policy.
8.3 Fashion design portfolio is developed as per standard
operating procedure.
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variables
Range
1. Garment design and
construction tools and
equipment may
include but not limited
to:
 30 cm ruler
 Meter rule
 Assorted hand needles
 Assorted Irons
 Assorted machine
needles
 Assorted mannequins
 Assorted scissors
 Assorted sewing
machines
 Computer
 Knitting needles
 Measuring scale
 Mirror
 Paper scissors
 Pin cushion
 Press magic
 Safety pins
 Seam ripper
 Seam ripper
 Seam turners
 Set square
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 Camera
 USB drive
 Compact discs
 Crocheting needles
 Cutting shears
 Cutting machines
 Cutting table
 Display boards
 Dressmakers pins
 Embroidery hoop
 French curve
 Hangers
 Hip curve
 Iron
 Ironing board
 Sharpeners
 Shelves
 Sleeve board
 Tape measure
 Thimble
 Thread trimmer
 Tracing wheel
 T-Square
 Weights
 Working surface
2. Production tasks may
include but not limited
to
 Skirts design and
construction
 Blouse design and
construction
 Dresses design and
construction
 Trousers design and
construction
 Jackets design and
construction
 Coats design and
construction
 Dungaree design and
construction
 Jump suit design and
construction
3. Legal requirements
may include but not
limited to
 Occupational safety
and health Act
 EMCA 2015
 NEMA regulations
 County by-laws
 KRA act
 Labour laws
 Employment act
 WIBA
4. PPEs may include but
not limited to
 Apron
 Dust coat
 Face mask
 Thimble
 Gloves
 Low heeled closed
shoes
5. Garment design
materials, products
and supplies may
 Assorted belts, bows
and shoes
 Assorted buttons
 Hard pencils
o H
o 2B
o 2H
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include but not limited
to:
 Assorted embroidery
threads
 Assorted fabrics
 Assorted inter lining
 Assorted interfacing
 Assorted lace
 Assorted lining
 Assorted ribbons
 Assorted sewing
threads
 Assorted stiffeners
 Assorted underlining
 Beads
 Brown papers
 Bulbs
 Charcoal
 Colored pencils
 Crayons
 Dress makers pins
 Dressmakers tracing
paper
 Elastic
 Erasers
 Fabric glue
 Fibre pens
o 4B
o 4H
o 6H
o HB
 Hooks and eyes
 Pastels
 Pencils
 Piping cord
 Plain papers
 Press buttons
 Press studs
 Salt
 Sand
 Sequins
 Sketching pads
 Sponge
 Stiffeners
 Tailors chalk
 Velcro
 Water
 Water colors
 Zips
6. Basic block patterns
may include but not
limited to:
 Tailored skirt
 Easy fitting bodice
 Close fitting bodice
 Easy fitting trouser
 Close fitting/ jeans
 Classic trouser
 Tailored jacket
 One-piece sleeve
 Two-piece sleeve
 One-piece dress
 Two-piece dress
 Classic shirt
 Over garment
7. Garment pattern
pieces may include
but not limited to:
 Bodice
 Skirt
 Sleeve
 Pockets
 Cuffs
 Welts
 Pocket bags
 Fly pieces
 Collars and stands
 Waist bands
 Peplums
 Flounces
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 Facings
 Yoke
 Panels
 Pleat backing
 Tabs
 Dress
 Insets
 Godets
 Trouser
 Jackets
 Frills
 Ties
 Gussets
 Hood
8. Pattern markings may
include but not limited
to:
 Folds
 Notches/balance
marks
 Straight grains
 Pattern size
 Style number
 Number of pieces to
be cut
 Center back and
center front
 Name of pattern
 Seam allowances
 Construction lines
 Scale
9. Garment finishing
methods may include
but not limited to:
 Hemming
 Ironing
 Shell edging
 Overlocking
 Edge stitching
 Button holing
 Button fixing
 Trimming
10. Method of garment
accessorizing may
include but not limited
to:
 Beading
 Patchwork
 Embroidery
 Assorted head gear
 Assorted foot wear
 Assorted belts
 Assorted bows
 Assorted motifs
11. Garment display areas
may include but not
limited to:
 Window
 Shelves
 Display boards
 Virtual display
 Mirror
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Generic skills:
 Communication
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 People skills
 Time management
 Record keeping
 Telephones handling
 Conflict resolution
 Negotiation
 Analytical
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Summarizing
 Listening
 Observation
 Organizing
 Technology
Technical skills:
 Designing
 Sketching
 Illustrating
 Drafting
 Laying
 Cutting
 Constructing
 Finishing
 Accessorising
 Displaying
 Photography
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 History of fashion design
 Principles of management
 Fibres  and fabrics
 Principles of clothing design and construction
 Practices in clothing design and construction
 Principles of pattern construction
 Finishing and accessorising garments
 Fashion marketing
 Creativity and innovation in fashion design
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 Sewing machine operation
 Fashion design tools and equipment
 Fashion design products and supplies
 Ethical issues in fashion design
 Occupational safety and health
 Waste management
 Photography
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of
competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Identified and obtained production tools and equipment
appropriately.
1.2 Checked for serviceability and sufficiency of production
tools and equipment.
1.3 Identified, obtained and allocated production materials
and supplies appropriately.
1.4 Identified production tasks appropriately.
1.5 Set production targets and developed production
schedules appropriately.
1.6 Observed occupational safety and health requirements
appropriately.
1.7 Observed production standard operating procedures
appropriately.
1.8 Identified PPEs and used them appropriately.
1.9 Consulted client and recorded specification accurately.
1.10
Sketched and illustrated and designed, garment
accurately.
1.11
Identified appropriate basic block pattern,
developed and cut garment pattern pieces appropriately.
1.12
Laid and cut garment pattern pieces appropriately.
1.13
Transferred pattern markings accurately.
1.14
Stitched and finished garment accurately and
appropriately.
1.15
Accessorized, packaged and displayed the
garment appropriately.
1.16
Developed a fashion design portfolio
appropriately.
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2. Resource
implications
The following resources must be provided:
A functional fashion design studio or workshop.
3. Methods of
assessment
Competency may be assessed through:
 Written test
 Observation
 Oral questioning
 Interviewing
 Projects
 Portfolio
 Third party report
4. Context of
assessment
Assessment may be done:
 On-the-job
 Off-the-job
 During industrial attachment
5. Guidance
information for
assessment
Holistic assessment with related units of competency in the sector
is recommended.
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DESIGN AND DECORATE FABRICS

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to design and decorate fabrics. It involves planning for
design and decoration of fabrics, sketching, illustrating and designing the fabric design. It also
entails applying the design on the fabric, finishing the fabric and developing a fabric portfolio.
This standard applies in Fashion industry.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These describe the key
outcomes which make up
workplace function
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are assessable statements which specify the required level
of performance for each of the elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
(Passive voice)
1. Plan for design and
decoration of
fabrics
1.1 Production standards are identified and adhered to based
on organization objectives.
1.2 Production tools and equipment are identified based on
fabric and method of decoration.
1.3 Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability and
sufficiency as based on workplace policy and production
requirements.
1.4 Production materials and supplies are identified and
obtained based on production and market targets and
clients’ specifications.
1.5 Production tasks are identified based on workplace
instructions.
1.6 Production targets are set based on customers’
requirements/orders.
1.7 Occupational safety and health are observed as per legal
requirements.
1.8 Production standard operating procedures are observed as
per workplace policy.
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2. Design, sketch and
illustrate selected
fabric décor design
2.1 PPEs are identified and used as per legal requirements.
2.2 Designing, sketching and illustration tools and
equipment are identified and gathered based on standard
operating procedures.
2.3 Designing, sketching and illustration products and
supplies are identified and obtained based on job
requirements.
2.4 Client consultation is done as per workplace policy.
2.5 Clients specifications are recorded as per workplace
policy.
2.6 Design is sketched based on clients’
specifications/market preference.
2.7 Design is illustrated based on the sketch.
3. Decorate the
selected fabric
3.1 Fabric decoration tools and equipment are identified and
gathered based on selected method as per standard operating
procedures.
3.2 Fabric decoration products and supplies are identified and
obtained based on job requirements.
3.3 Fabric décor templates are developed based on illustrated
design.
3.4 Fabric décor templates are cut based on selected method as
per standard operating procedures.
3.5 Fabric is prepared for decoration based on selected method as
per standard operating procedures.
3.6 Fabric is decorated based on illustration as per standard
operating procedures.
4. Finish the fabric
4.1 Finishing tools and equipment are identified and gathered
based on method as per standard operating procedures.
4.2 Finishing products and supplies are identified and obtained
based on method of finishing as per standard operating
procedures.
5. Package and
display the
decorated fabric
5.1 Tools and equipment for fabric packaging and displaying
are identified and gathered based on workplace policy.
5.2 Products and supplies for packaging and display are
identified and obtained based on workplace policy.
5.3 Decorated fabric is packaged as per workplace policy.
5.4 Fabric display area is identified and prepared as per
workplace policy.
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5.5 Decorated fabric is displayed as per workplace policy.
6. Develop a fabric
décor portfolio
6.1 Tools and equipment for portfolio development are
identified and gathered as per workplace policy.
6.2 Products and supplies for portfolio development are
identified, selected and obtained based on workplace policy.
6.3 Fabric design portfolio is developed as per standard operating
procedure.
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variables
Range
1. Fabric
decoration
tools and
equipment
may include
but not
limited to:
 Assorted basins/buckets
 Assorted embroidery
machines
 Assorted heaters/stoves
 Assorted measuring tools
 Assorted spoons
 Assorted sprayers
 Assorted sufurias
 Basin
 Camera
 USB drive
 Compact discs
 Computer
 Cutting table
 Display boards
 Embroidery hoop
 Iron
 Meter ruler
 Mirror
 Scissors
 Sharpeners
 Shelves
 Tape measure
 Thread trimmer
 Tracing wheel
 Working surfaces
 Ironing board
 Mannequin
 Measuring jars
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2. Fabric
decoration
products,
materials and
supplies may
include but
not limited to:
 Assorted binders
 Assorted bleaches
 Assorted brushes
 Assorted dyes
 Assorted fabrics
 Assorted needles
 Assorted paper
 Assorted pegs/clips
 Assorted PPE items
 Assorted sprays
 Assorted threads
 Assorted tracing paper
 Bulbs
 Card boards
 Caustic soda
 Colored pencils
 Crayons
 Dressmakers’ pins
 Embossed papers
 Erasers
 Fibre pens
 Foam/sponges
 Gas/charcoal/electricity
 Gloss paper
 Nails
 Pencils
o H
o HB
o 2B
o 2H
o 4B
o 4H
 Polythene paper
 Salt
 Sand
 Sketching pads
 Sodium hydro sulphate
 Staples
 Starch
 Twine thread/rubber
bands
 Water
 Water colors
3. Fabric
decoration
tasks may
include but
not limited to:
 Tie and dye
 Bleach work
 Embroidery
 beadwork
4. Legal
requirements
may include
but not
limited to:
 Occupational safety and
health Act
 EMCA 2015
 NEMA regulations
 County by-laws
 KRA act
 Labour laws
 Employment act
 WIBA
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5. PPEs may
include but
not limited to:
 Apron
 Dust coat
 Face mask
 Safety shoes
 Gloves
6. Decorated
fabric
finishing
methods may
include but
not limited to:
 Ironing
 Colour fasting
 Starching
 Trimming
7. Decorated
fabric display
areas may
include but
not limited to:
 Window
 Shelves
 Display boards
 Virtual display
 Wall
 Table
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Generic skills:
 Communication
 People skills
 Time management
 Record keeping
 Telephones handling
 Conflict resolution
 Negotiation
 Analytical
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Summarizing
 Listening
 Observation
 Organizing
 Technology
Technical skills:
 Designing
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 Sketching
 Illustrating
 Drafting
 Laying
 Cutting
 Constructing
 Finishing
 Accessorising
 Displaying
 photography
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 History of fashion design
 Principles of fabric design
 Fibres and fabrics
 Finishing of fabrics
 Fashion marketing
 Creativity and innovation in fabric design
 Fabric design tools and equipment
 Fabric design products and supplies
 Ethical issues in fabric design
 Occupational safety and health
 Waste management
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of
competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1 .1Identified and obtained production tools and equipment
appropriately.
1 .2Checked for serviceability and sufficiency of production
tools and equipment.
1 .3Identified, obtained and allocated production materials and
supplies appropriately.
1 .4Identified production tasks appropriately.
1 .5Observed occupational safety and health requirements
appropriately.
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1 .6Observed production standard operating procedures
appropriately.
1 .7Identified PPEs and used them appropriately.
1 .8Consulted client and recorded specification accurately.
1 .9Designed, sketched and illustrated design accurately.
1 .10 Identified fabric design appropriately.
1 .11 Laid and cut fabric pieces accordingly.
1 .12 Transferred fabric design accordingly.
1 .13 Finished the fabric appropriately.
1 .14 Packaged and displayed the fabric appropriately.
1 .15 Developed fabric portfolio appropriately
2. Resource
implications
The following resources must be provided:
A functional fashion design studio or workshop.
3. Methods of
assessment
Competency may be assessed through:
 Written test
 Observation
 Oral questioning
 Interviewing
 Projects
 Portfolio
 Third party report
4. Context of
assessment
Assessment may be done:
 On-the-job
 Off-the-job
 During industrial attachment
5. Guidance
information for
assessment
Holistic assessment with related units of competency in the sector
is recommended.
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ACCESSORIES

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to design and decorate fabrics. It involves planning for
design and decoration of fabrics, sketching, illustrating and designing the fabric design. It also
entails applying the design on the fabric, finishing the fabric and developing a fabric portfolio.
This standard applies in Fashion industry.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These describe the key
outcomes which make up
workplace function
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are assessable statements which specify the required level
of performance for each of the elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
(Passive voice)
1. Plan for design and
decoration of
fabrics
1.1 Production standards are identified and adhered to based
on organization objectives.
1.2 Production tools and equipment are identified based on
fabric and method of decoration.
1.3 Tools and equipment are checked for serviceability and
sufficiency as based on workplace policy and production
requirements.
1.4 Production materials and supplies are identified and
obtained based on production and market targets and
clients’ specifications.
1.5 Production tasks are identified based on workplace
instructions.
1.6 Production targets are set based on customers’
requirements/orders.
1.7 Occupational safety and health are observed as per legal
requirements.
1.8 Production standard operating procedures are observed as
per workplace policy.
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2. Design, sketch and
illustrate selected
fabric décor design
2.1 PPEs are identified and used as per legal requirements.
2.2 Designing, sketching and illustration tools and
equipment are identified and gathered based on standard
operating procedures.
2.3 Designing, sketching and illustration products and
supplies are identified and obtained based on job
requirements.
2.4 Client consultation is done as per workplace policy.
2.5 Clients specifications are recorded as per workplace
policy.
2.6 Design is sketched based on clients’
specifications/market preference.
2.7 Design is illustrated based on the sketch.
3. Decorate the
selected fabric
3.1 Fabric decoration tools and equipment are identified and
gathered based on selected method as per standard operating
procedures.
3.2 Fabric decoration products and supplies are identified and
obtained based on job requirements.
3.3 Fabric décor templates are developed based on illustrated
design.
3.4 Fabric décor templates are cut based on selected method as
per standard operating procedures.
3.5 Fabric is prepared for decoration based on selected method as
per standard operating procedures.
3.6 Fabric is decorated based on illustration as per standard
operating procedures.
4. Finish the fabric
4.1 Finishing tools and equipment are identified and gathered
based on method as per standard operating procedures.
4.2 Finishing products and supplies are identified and obtained
based on method of finishing as per standard operating
procedures.
5. Package and
display the
decorated fabric
5.1 Tools and equipment for fabric packaging and displaying
are identified and gathered based on workplace policy.
5.2 Products and supplies for packaging and display are
identified and obtained based on workplace policy.
5.3 Decorated fabric is packaged as per workplace policy.
5.4 Fabric display area is identified and prepared as per
workplace policy.
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5.5 Decorated fabric is displayed as per workplace policy.
6. Develop a fabric
décor portfolio
6.1 Tools and equipment for portfolio development are
identified and gathered as per workplace policy.
6.2 Products and supplies for portfolio development are
identified, selected and obtained based on workplace policy.
6.3 Fabric design portfolio is developed as per standard operating
procedure.
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variables
Range
1. Fabric
decoration
tools and
equipment
may include
but not
limited to:
 Assorted basins/buckets
 Assorted embroidery
machines
 Assorted heaters/stoves
 Assorted measuring tools
 Assorted spoons
 Assorted sprayers
 Assorted sufurias
 Basin
 Camera
 USB drive
 Compact discs
 Computer
 Cutting table
 Display boards
 Embroidery hoop
 Iron
 Meter ruler
 Mirror
 Scissors
 Sharpeners
 Shelves
 Tape measure
 Thread trimmer
 Tracing wheel
 Working surfaces
 Ironing board
 Mannequin
 Measuring jars
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2. Fabric
decoration
products,
materials and
supplies may
include but
not limited to:
 Assorted binders
 Assorted bleaches
 Assorted brushes
 Assorted dyes
 Assorted fabrics
 Assorted needles
 Assorted paper
 Assorted pegs/clips
 Assorted PPE items
 Assorted sprays
 Assorted threads
 Assorted tracing paper
 Bulbs
 Card boards
 Caustic soda
 Colored pencils
 Crayons
 Dressmakers’ pins
 Embossed papers
 Erasers
 Fibre pens
 Foam/sponges
 Gas/charcoal/electricity
 Gloss paper
 Nails
 Pencils
o H
o HB
o 2B
o 2H
o 4B
o 4H
 Polythene paper
 Salt
 Sand
 Sketching pads
 Sodium hydro sulphate
 Staples
 Starch
 Twine thread/rubber
bands
 Water
 Water colors
3. Fabric
decoration
tasks may
include but
not limited to:
 Tie and dye
 Bleach work
 Embroidery
 beadwork
4. Legal
requirements
may include
but not
limited to:
 Occupational safety and
health Act
 EMCA 2015
 NEMA regulations
 County by-laws
 KRA act
 Labour laws
 Employment act
 WIBA
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5. PPEs may
include but
not limited to:
 Apron
 Dust coat
 Face mask
 Safety shoes
 Gloves
6. Decorated
fabric
finishing
methods may
include but
not limited to:
 Ironing
 Colour fasting
 Starching
 Trimming
7. Decorated
fabric display
areas may
include but
not limited to:
 Window
 Shelves
 Display boards
 Virtual display
 Wall
 Table
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Generic skills:
 Communication
 People skills
 Time management
 Record keeping
 Telephones handling
 Conflict resolution
 Negotiation
 Analytical
 Problem solving
 Critical thinking
 Summarizing
 Listening
 Observation
 Organizing
 Technology
Technical skills:
 Designing
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 Sketching
 Illustrating
 Drafting
 Laying
 Cutting
 Constructing
 Finishing
 Accessorising
 Displaying
 photography
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 History of fashion design
 Principles of fabric design
 Fibres and fabrics
 Finishing of fabrics
 Fashion marketing
 Creativity and innovation in fabric design
 Fabric design tools and equipment
 Fabric design products and supplies
 Ethical issues in fabric design
 Occupational safety and health
 Waste management
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical aspects of
competency
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1 .1Identified and obtained production tools and equipment
appropriately.
1 .2Checked for serviceability and sufficiency of production
tools and equipment.
1 .3Identified, obtained and allocated production materials and
supplies appropriately.
1 .4Identified production tasks appropriately.
1 .5Observed occupational safety and health requirements
appropriately.
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1 .6Observed production standard operating procedures
appropriately.
1 .7Identified PPEs and used them appropriately.
1 .8Consulted client and recorded specification accurately.
1 .9Designed, sketched and illustrated design accurately.
1 .10 Identified fabric design appropriately.
1 .11 Laid and cut fabric pieces accordingly.
1 .12 Transferred fabric design accordingly.
1 .13 Finished the fabric appropriately.
1 .14 Packaged and displayed the fabric appropriately.
1 .15 Developed fabric portfolio appropriately
2. Resource
implications
The following resources must be provided:
A functional fashion design studio or workshop.
3. Methods of
assessment
Competency may be assessed through:
 Written test
 Observation
 Oral questioning
 Interviewing
 Projects
 Portfolio
 Third party report
4. Context of
assessment
Assessment may be done:
 On-the-job
 Off-the-job
 During industrial attachment
5. Guidance
information for
assessment
Holistic assessment with related units of competency in the sector
is recommended.
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