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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 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

 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

 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.

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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