Introduction to Production Processes within the Fashion Industry

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU017348
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the technological characteristics of materials used in fashion/garment production.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically compare the costs and characteristics of different:

    a. man-made fibres, fabrics and materials

    b. fabrics that combine natural and man-made fibres.

  • 1.2

    Summarise recent technological advances in the performance of:

    a. textiles used in fashion/garment production

    b. haberdashery components.

2

Understand key fashion/garment production processes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the purpose of sample production.

  • 2.2

    Critically compare fashion/garment production processes including:

    a. cut, make and trim

    b. lean production

    c. bespoke.

3

Understand the costing model of fashion/garment production.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how fashion garments are costed including:

    a. make-up cost

    b. sourcing

    c. supply chain management

    d. mark-up.