Tailoring: Theory and Techniques

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
T/505/0879
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
42 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the development process of a bespoke tailored jacket and trousers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the key stages in the development of bespoke tailored jacket and trousers using the correct terminology.
  • 1.2
    Analyse the skills required at each stage of garment development.
2

Understand the role of canvas in tailored jacket construction.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the role of canvas in tailored jacket construction.
  • 2.2
    Compare different canvas types.
  • 2.3
    Produce a shrinking sample.
  • 2.4
    Produce a shaping sample.
3

Be able to produce a tailored collar.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Specify requirements for a collar.
  • 3.2
    Select appropriate pattern pieces, fabrics and canvas to meet specification.
  • 3.3
    Mark and cut pattern pieces.
  • 3.4
    Use appropriate hand stitching techniques to assemble the sample and apply correct finishing techniques.
4

Be able to produce a shoulder pad.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain the different types of shoulder pad.
  • 4.2
    Specify requirements for the shoulder pad.
  • 4.3
    Select appropriate pattern pieces, fabrics and canvas to meet specification.
  • 4.4
    Mark and cut pattern pieces.
  • 4.5
    Use appropriate hand stitching techniques to assemble the sample.
5

Be able to produce a sleeve heading.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Explain the different types of sleeve headings.
  • 5.2
    Select appropriate pattern pieces and fabrics to meet specification.
  • 5.3
    Mark and cut pattern pieces.
  • 5.4
    Use appropriate hand stitching techniques to assemble the sleeve heading and apply correct finishing techniques.
  • 5.5
    Explain the method of attaching the sleeve heading through diagrams and notes.
6

Understand health and safety requirements in the workshop.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Assess potential health and safety issues likely to arise in the practice of tailoring skills and how to deal with them.
  • 6.2
    Conduct all activity related to the practice of tailoring skills in line with relevant health and safety procedures and regulations.