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Work in the textile, clothing & footwear industryLMTGN2003B

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CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1

Identify key industry representatives

Chapter 2 Identify relevant legislation and guidelinesChapter 3 Identify production processes and supplychainsChapter 4 Describe workplace processesChapter 5 Learn skills for productive workChapter 6 Manage own workCredits

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INTRODUCTIONThis ibook is to help you learn the national competency of:

Work in the textile, clothing & footwear industry. This is often called TCF.The national code for this competency is LMTGN2003B.This unit of competency is to assist students gain the skills and

knowledge to identify key production processes within the TCF

industry. This will help you measure current resource use and carry

out improvements. For more information go to: training.gov.auThis competency is produced by the Canberra Institute of

Technology. While reading this book you will be asked to do

exercises and answer questions, click on the links to record your

answers.


T = textile C = clothing F = footwear

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CHAPTER 1: Identify key industry representativesThe textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry in Australia

relies on a long supply chain for the manufacture of their

products. Take a look at one of your own garments and thinkabout how it became a wearable item.


As we examine TCF products we can see that most of them are

made up of a number of separate components that are

constructed together to make a finished product.Example components of a dress:Zipper ButtonsFabrics

Embellishment or decoration

Hook & eye Lining or reinforcement

Most of our TCF products are purchased from shops or markets

this is called a retail outlet. Where and how our TCF products are made affects the price we

pay in the retail stores.

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With each stage of garment production there are costs that

pay for workers in each of the sectors to get a garment or

product into a retail outlet, such as:

Product design ManufactureTextile production MillineryFabric production Pattern makersTransport Machinist

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CHAPTER 1: Identify key industry representatives


By completing the activity you can begin to identify some of the

relevant TCF sectors. Examine a piece of purchased clothing you are wearing andanswer the questions.

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Exercise 01: Sample answers are written below.1) Where did you buy this piece of clothing? At a shop or market2) What country was it made in? China3) Choose two components of the garment such as the fabric, buttons, zips and trims then record where you think they were made? Most components were made in China4) Record how you think this garment was made. Mass produced5) Choose the profession whose job it is to select the materials and fabrics to make this garment? Production designer6) What is it made of? 35% polyester + 65% cotton 7) Who do you think came up with the initial idea?

A fashion designer8) What is the piece of clothing? A shirt

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CHAPTER 1: Identify key industry representatives

Use these websites or internet search to help you with the

answers for exercise 02.Fashion designerSample machinistPattern maker

After identifying relevant TCF sectors lets look who works in

these industries.The key professions are the ones who can create a product fromconception to production and to market.

2013 Commonwealth of Australia. With the exception of any third party content all material is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence.Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/http://www.fashion-incubator.com/products_services/table-of-contents/how-to-hire-a-pattern-maker/http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-sample-machinist-do.htmhttp://www.stylecaster.com/jobswhat-does-designer-do/


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Exercise 02: Identify key TCF representatives and their roles.Research with websites to help you answer these questions.1) What is a designer? 2) What tasks do they do?3) What is a pattern maker? 4) What tasks do they do?5) What is the definition of a sample machinist?6) Who manages the offshore production processes?


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CHAPTER 2 : Identify relevant legislation and guidelinesPeople employed in the TCF industry should know their rights.In this chapter we will look at:TYPES OF EMPLOYEES

SKILL LEVELS, PAY RATES & OUTWORKER QUALITY CONTROL AND GARMENT LABELLINGUNIONSGOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTSThe TCF industry has guidelines and legislation to protect

workers. Here are some concerns that TCF workers have: Working hoursWorking conditionsIndustrial relations awards - payEqual employment opportunities - anti discriminationOHS occupational health & safetyProducing work to Australian standards - this relates to the qualityof a product.People who want to know the rights and entitlements of workers

in the TCF industry should always go to a professional industry

body, union or government department to get up to date

information.


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3) The term "part time employee" means: A person who is employed on a regular basis who works less than 35 hours per week. A part time employee is entitled to the same leave, superannuation and benefits as a full time employee except that their entitlements are calculated on the hours of work completed.4) The term "casual employee" means: A person at an hourly rate for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Casual employees hours or work may vary each week. Casual employees are usually paid at a higher rate of pay known as casual loading because they are not entitled to holiday leave, or sick leave. Casual employees are entitled to superannuation contributions.


For workers in the TCF industry it is important to know the

following types of employee:1) An employee is someone who: Receives payment as wages or salary in return for their work. Has tax deducted by the employer. Usually works at the place of business. Employment can be full time, part time, trainee or casual.2) The term "full time employee" means: A person doing regular work of 35 hours per week minimum. A full time employee is able to accrue holiday leave, personal leave, superannuation and other benefits with the employer.


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CHAPTER 2: Identify relevant legislation and guidelines


Skill levels, pay rates and outworkersThe TCF industry employes thousands of people in Australia

from designers, production managers, pattern makers,machinists. It is law that these workers be paid according to

their skill level. For example it would be wrong to pay a

machinist the same amount of money as a production manager

who leads a team and has more responsibility for the deadlines

and quality of TCF products.Use the websites to answer the questions the about TCFworkers, skill levels and rates of pay.TCF Mechanic skill levelFair Work Australia - TCF Pay & Conditions guide Pages 1 - 10Fair Work Australia - TCF outworkerCouncil of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia LTD (TFIA)Homeworker

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http://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/outworkers/pages/default.aspxhttp://tfia.assets0.blockshome.com/assets/learn/AgVm2glgCnlIxkH/TCFAI-Award-Wages-2011-Pay-and-conditions-guide-MA000017-2011-07-01.pdfhttps://www.acacia-au.com/anzsco/323215.phphttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/



EXERCISE 03: Identify relevant legislation for the TCF industry.1) How many different skill levels are there?

2) What TCF skill level is a sample machinist?3) How much would a part time sample machinist earn?4) How much would a new first year adult apprentice earn?5) Describe in your own words the role of a TCF outworker.

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Quality control and garment labelling.There are laws controlling the labelling of garments manufactured

in Australia, these vary a little from state to state.

AS 2612 - A guide to the selection of correct care labelling is

an Australian Standard that contains specific instructions clothing

manufacturers need to be aware of.Examples: Children's nightwear The information on the label must show the following information. AS 1249 -1999 Children's nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard ISO 6941 Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens ISO 10047 Determination of surface burning time Labels showing mixed fibre content, for example, polyesterand cotton. By law these labels must list the content in order of

dominance. Some labels will identify the percentage of each, butit can be difficult to record the exact breakdown.



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For more information on the importance of quality control of

TCF products use the links below.

fibre 2 fashion - quality systemsonline clothing study - apparel quality controltextile exchange online

EXERCISE 04: Quality control1) Describe what to look for if you were checking a garment

for quality.


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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/http://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/apparel-clothing-garment.htmlhttp://www.onlineclothingstudy.com/2011/11/how-to-improve-apparel-product-quality.htmlhttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/8/800/quality-systems-for-garment-manufacture1.asp


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UnionsUnions are negotiators between employees and employer

management. Unions are there to represent workers and their

rights to work in a safe place and get paid appropriately. Although there is small cost to join a union the amount paid is fully

tax deductible, here some reasons to join the TCF union.TCFUA is the union for the TCF industry. Professional Industry BodiesEthical Clothing Australia is another professional industry bodythat is made up of industry representatives and government. The

aim of Ethical Clothing Australia is to promote the trademark and

accredited brands to buyers.TFIA - Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia LTD, is

a not for profit organisation that has been operating since the1940's. TFIA provides advice to governments and their agencies,

industry support, and other commercial services such as tariff

concessions & Ausindurty TCF programs.TCF Australia - is a not for profit organisation that provides

support and specialised resources, services and business skills to

it's members.
http://www.tcfaustralia.com/http://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.tcfaustralia.com/http://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://www.ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au/faqs/faqshttp://tcfua.org.au/http://tcfua.org.au/who-we-are/why-you-should-joinhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/



Government DepartmentsDepartment of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and

Tertiary EducationAusINDUSTRYFairwork.gov.auEach State and Territory in Australia has its own workplace health

and safety laws. These laws are created and regulated by Stateor Territory government organisations that are responsible for

safety issues.The objectives of the legislation are to: promote the safety and health of people at work protect people at work against hazards assist in securing safe and hygienic work environments reduce, eliminate and control the hazards consult between employers and employees promote education and community awareness.Worksafe ACT is place to go to for OHS legislation in the ACT.

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http://www.tfia.com.au/employing-in-tcfhttp://tcfua.org.au/who-we-are/why-you-should-joinhttp://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health_safetyhttp://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/unions/Pages/entering-a-textile-clothing-or-footwear-industry-workplace.aspxhttp://www.ausindustry.gov.au/programs/manufacturing/tcf-scp/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.innovation.gov.au/INDUSTRY/TEXTILESCLOTHINGANDFOOTWEAR/TCFINDUSTRIES/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.innovation.gov.au/INDUSTRY/TEXTILESCLOTHINGANDFOOTWEAR/TCFINDUSTRIES/Pages/default.aspxhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/


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CHAPTER 3 : Identify production process and supply chain


To make a product such as a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, a

handbag or handkerchief we need to have materials to assemble

the product. These materials all come from somewhere and this iswhere our supply chain begins.A supply chain is a system of activities and processes that take

raw materials and make them into products that are eventually

bought by a consumer. Most TCF products begin their supply

chain on a farm as the raw materials are plant based or animalbased. Some examples are:Cotton bush Silk worm Cow hides for leather Sheep for woolBamboo Flax for linen

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Example: supply chain for a cotton T-shirt.1) A farm to supply cotton to yarn producer.2) The yarn producer to supply cotton yarn to a fabric producer.3) The fabric producer may need to colour dye and finish the fabric as requested.4) The fabric producer to supply finished cotton fabric to a T-shirt producer. 5) The T-shirt producer may add trims or decorations.6) The T-shirt producer to supply the distributor with T-shits.7) The distributor to supply T-shirt to the shops for retail.Each step of the supply chain has a manager who is responsible

for keeping the supply chain working. Without a manager we can

see that if supply chain is disrupted it will affect all the other

producers further along in the supply chain.

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CHAPTER 3 : Identify production process and supply chain

Supply chain - example from small business chronSupply chain example - fibre2fashion

Here are two good examples of how supply chains work.

You may use these examples to reinforce yourunderstanding of how supply chains work.

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http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/11/1067/apparel-supply-chain-and-its-variants1.asphttp://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-importing-fashion-industry-22796.htmlhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/



EXERCISE 05: Describe a supply chain1) The key steps of a supply chain are written below, number them

from 1 - 7, starting in order from the field to the consumer. Source raw materials Garment construction Distribution Quality control inspection Fabric production

Yarn production Retailers2) Choose how many people you think may have been involved in

all of these processes 1 - 30, 31 - 50, less than 100, more than 1003) Write down whose job it is to make sure the supply chain doesn't

run out of supply.4) Describe the supply chain for a piece of clothing you are wearing.

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OHS = Occupational Health & SafetyOHS Duties of employees:As an employee you must take responsible care of your own

health & safety at work and avoid harming the health & safety of

other people, employee duties are:. Follow health & safety policies & procedures. Wear protective clothing, dress and groom yourself appropriately e.g. tie long hair up. Maintain equipment and operate it correctly. Report hazards. Report work-related injuries or harm. Co-operate with employers so they can do their duties under the OHS act.OHS Duties of employers:Employers must provide and maintain a working environment

where employees are not exposed to hazards, employer duties

are:. Have OHS policy & procedures that workers are required to follow. Provide OHS information, instruction, training and supervision e.g. manual handling techniques. Consult and co-operate with employees and OHS officials. Protect employees from hazards e.g. safe materials handling. Ensure a safe work environment and safe substances are used e.g. adequate ventilation for fresh air . Report accidents

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OHS Representatives duties are:. Inspect the workplace. Investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences. Investigate risk of serious injury, or harm to the health of any person. Keep informed on current OHS information. Report hazards to the employer. Refer matters to the OHS committee. Consult and co-operate with the employer. Liaise with employeesINCIDENT REPORTSIf an accident happens you are required to fill out and

'Incident report' then pass it to the OHS representative.

Remember you need to report all:

. Incidents

. Injuries

. Hazards

. Near misses


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CHAPTER 5 : Learning skills for productive work


People working in the TCF industry are required to have a range

of skills. Each TCF occupation requires the worker to have

particular skills to do the task required of that role.For example a fashion design is required to have the following

ability or skills:Hand sketch Effectively use computersProblem solve Communicate with staff & clientsWork in a team Be organisedManage a team Have an eye for detailColour application Maintain accurate records

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Another example is a sample machinist is required to have

other skills:Problem solve Use industry machineryFollow instructions Complete work by deadlinesManage work flow Communicate well with others Sequence operations Maintain equipmentAt every work place there should always be the opportunity for

professional development and learning. The TCU union has gotten involved by providing free English

language lessons to it's member is key areas such as

Cabramatta.

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CHAPTER 6 : Manage own work


After completing this ibook you should have gained the skills to:. Take responsibility for your own work and role.. Use your initiative to communicate suggestions and improvements for work processes.. Use problem solving skills to help resolve inconsistencies and concerns.. Monitor your own work against workplace standards.. Work effectively & cooperate well with others in a team.

This is fashion designer Steve Wright, click to hear the case

study you need to complete for this unit of competency.



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CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

C = Competent. Work shows the ability to achieve required learning or skill.NYC = Not yet competent. Work does not satisfy required learning or skill.RS = Resubmit. Work needs improving and resubmitting to be assessed. DNS = Did not submit. No work was submitted.



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CASE STUDY - Profile a clothing labelYou are to research a fashion label or fashion designer to find outthe origins of the company, how they manufacture and distribute

thier products.To begin:Choose a clothing label or clothing company of interest to you.Make sure you have access to this product in it's retail place.You will need to research the product market in your city.Present the case study as follows:Front cover: Capture the feel of your chosen company,

include the logo. This could be done as a mood board. Customer profiles:Write a paragraph describing the the target customer. This

could include:Age range LifestyleInterests Consumer desire & anxieties Product:Give a brief description of the type of products available from

this label.

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Quality of the product:Choose 2 garments produced by your chosen label.Produce a simple fashion drawing and description of each

garment.Complete a quality assessment of each garment by addressing

the following points:Fabric quality - does it match the instructions on the care label?Finishes - do these perform as expected?Components e.g. does the zipper work smoothly?Quality of the make - stitching, hemming, accurate to size.Marketing & Sales:Describe how this product is marketed?Report how the retail store promotes it's garments and

encourages customers to enter the shop.Include example images of visual merchandising here - this could

be window dressing or displays, promotional material such as

catalogues, company branding or photos displayed on walls.Flow of product:On a separate page show the flow of product in a simple diagram

using the following headings:Supplier: Where is the fabric from?Manufacturer:

Name, location, type of product,

market level of product.Retailer: Name, location, marketing strategies.Include your name and email on your work.



iBOOK PRODUCTION CREDITS

Produced by: Canberra Institute of Technology Naomi Thomson

Steve Wright Jayne Miller Brett ButlerAssistance by: Deborah Bowman Tracey Ryan Terri Silk Nora TouchegesImages credits: All figures have been produced by Canberra Institute of Technology with the exception of:Fig: 6, 37, 45, 46, 48, 49 Fashion ToolboxFig: 12, 14, 47, 52 No sweat fashionsFig: 36 Cotton flydime Creative CommonsFig: 38 Fahad Faisal Creative CommonsOther websites you may find useful:www.wgsn.com Fashion trend forecasting & analysis.www.bergfashionlibrary.com Encyclopedia of World dress & Fashion
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