AMH - Q1201 - Fashion Designer
AMH - Q1201 - Fashion Designer
AMH - Q1201 - Fashion Designer
Fashion Designer
QP Code: AMH/Q1201
NSQF Level: 5
Apparel, Madeups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council || Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing
Sector Skill Council,1st Floor, Indian Buildings Congress,Kamakoti Marg,Sector-6,RK Puram
NewDelhi-110022
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Contents
AMH/Q1201: Fashion Designer ............................................................................................................. 3
Brief Job Description ...................................................................................................................... 3
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) ............................................................................. 3
Compulsory NOS ........................................................................................................................... 3
Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters .............................................................................................. 3
AMH/N0103: Maintain health,safety and security at work place .......................................................... 5
AMH/N1201: Prepare to make a design collection ............................................................................. 10
AMH/N1202: Prepare prototype garments for the collection .............................................................. 14
AMH/N1203: Evaluate Design Development Processes ...................................................................... 18
AMH/N1204: Maintain the workarea, tools, machines and computers ............................................... 22
Assessment Guidelines and Weightage ............................................................................................. 26
Assessment Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 26
Assessment Weightage ............................................................................................................... 26
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Fashion Designer should have the skills and knowledge to develop fashion design briefs and manage the
development of design concepts for commercial production. TheInitial process includes conducting market
research and trend analysis for the particular season and identifying a theme for the collection; then
creating a mood board and color board based on the theme, develop an entire range according to the
business plan and as per the theme board. After finalization on the range with the team, create the
techpack for each style. Work with different teams to create a prototype design based on the techpack.
Evaluation of the sample and documentation of the same is also done by the designer.
Personal Attributes
This job requires the individual to visualize and create the design by hand or using illustration software
(Corel Draw, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.). A designer should be up to date with emerging fashion trends, as
well as general trends relating to fabrics, coloursand shapes. He/she should also have good communication
skills, good sense of aesthetics, sound knowledge of sewing and pattern making.
Compulsory NOS:
Sector Apparels
Sub-Sector Apparel
Occupation Designing
Country India
NSQF Level 5
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Description
This unit provides Performance Criteria, Knowledge & Understanding and Skills & Abilities required to
comply with health, safety and security requirements at the workplace and covers procedures to prevent,
control and minimize risk to self and others.
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KU6. layout of the plant and details of emergency exits, escape routes, emergency equipment and
assembly points
KU7. potential accidents and emergencies and response to these scenarios
KU8. reporting protocol and documentation required
KU9. details of personnel trained in first aid, fire-fighting and emergency response
KU10. actions to take in the event of a mock drills/ evacuation procedures or actual accident,
emergency or fire
KU11. occupational health and safety risks and methods
KU12. personal protective equipment and method of use
KU13. identification, handling and storage of hazardous substances
KU14. proper disposal system for waste and by-products
KU15. signage related to health and safety and their meaning
KU16. importance of sound health, hygiene and good habits
KU17. ill-effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs
GS1. document and report any health and safety related incidents/ accidents
GS2. read and comprehend manuals of operations
GS3. read all organizational and equipment related health and safety manuals and documents
GS4. read instructions, guidelines/procedures/rules related to the worksite and machine
operations
GS5. give clear instructions to co-workers, subordinates and other personnel
GS6. use correct technical terms while interacting with supervisor
GS7. make an appropriate timely decision in responding to emergencies/accidents in line with
organization
GS8. evaluate and use correct ppe and other safety gear while at the workplace
GS9. work with supervisors/ team mates to carry out work related tasks
GS10. plan work according to the required schedule
GS11. keep work area free from potential hazards
GS12. ensure and follow organizational procedures pertaining to health and safety are followed
GS13. take appropriate actions during emergencies, accidents or fire at the workplace
GS14. resolve issues pertaining to malfunctions in machineries and report if required
GS15. identify emergency situations
GS16. identify cause effect relationship for the emergencies
GS17. analyze, evaluate and apply the information gathered from observation, experience,
reasoning, or communication to act efficiently
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Assessment Criteria
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NOS Total 8 28 - 4
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Sector Apparels
Occupation Generic
NSQF Level 4
Credits TBD
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Description
This unit is about how a designer designs a clothing range and gets it finalized to make the prototype
garments
Scope
This unit/task covers the following: Conduct fashion design research Design Brief Range presentation
Conduct fashion design research& Determine key criteria for design brief
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1.. research on fashion trends and identify the emerging theme
PC2. product range and previous designs developed by the business are reviewed to assess
relevance to current design.
PC3. business processes and client goals are identified.
PC4. . research is conducted on target market, materials, designs, processes and marketing
materials according to the needs of the design
PC5. . quality standards for designs are identified.
Determine key criteria for design brief
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC6.. design themes and style requirements of design are determined
PC7.. budget, cost points and timing constraints are identified.
PC8. requirements for use of fabrics, materials, suppliers and production processes are
determined.
PC9. . client requirements are confirmed with the client
KU1. your organizations policies, procedures, guidelines and standards for dealing with
buyers/clients
KU2. recognizing and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace , including modes of
behaviour and interactions
KU3. production capacity and processes of business are identified.
KU4. identifying improvements.
KU5. completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and
equipments
KU6. garment construction techniques and processes.
KU7. to do the design by hand sketches or by computer aided design (CAD)
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Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 20 70 - 10
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Sector Apparels
Sub-Sector Apparel
Occupation DESIGNING
NSQF Level 5
Credits TBD
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Description
This unit is about how technical package is made after garment range confirmation and process of how
prototype garment is made for each range
Scope
This unit/task covers the following: Confirming design brief Specify design processes Implement design
processes
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KU5. your organizations equipments, templates and processes for preparing the techpackand how
to use these
KU6. details of the job role and responsibilities
KU7. your organizations knowledge base and how to use and update this
KU8. method ofobtaining/ givingfeedbackrelatedtoperformance
KU9. knowledge offabrics/apparels and garments and types of fabrics/apparels that require
stitching by hand or machine stitching
KU10. knowledge on sewing and pattern making techniques to make techpack 1. techpacks are
made for the range collection 2. use of cad or hand sketche 3. feasibility and
appropriateness of techpack consulted and confirmed 4.techpack finalised internally
KU11. elements of and principles of design and how they are used to create good design in the
fashion industry knlowedge of emboriedry by hand or machine
KU12. expertise of personnel
KU13. knowledge on quality and workplace practices
KU14. required involvement of sampling merchandiser ,patternmaker and sampling tailor identified
, drapingk
KU15. identified personnel for prototype sample development briefed
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Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 23 81 - 11
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Sector Apparels
Sub-Sector Apparel
Occupation DESIGNING
NSQF Level 5
Credits TBD
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Description
This unit is about how to review the prototype garment developed for the collection
Scope
This unit/task covers the following: Evaluate design development Complete documentation
KU1. your organizations policies, procedures and priorities for your area of work and your role and
responsibilities in carrying out your work
KU2. limits of your responsibilities when coordinating with other department
KU3. your specific work requirements and who these must be agreed with
KU4. the importance of having a tidy work area and how to do this
KU5. how to prioritize your workload according to urgency and importance and the benefits of this
KU6. your organizations policies and procedures for dealing with confidential information and the
importance of complying with these
KU7. the purpose of keeping others updated with the progress of your work
KU8. who to obtain guidance from and the typical circumstances when this may be required
KU9. the purpose and value of being flexible and adapting work plans to reflect change
KU10. the importance of understanding of the development process
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KU11. appropriate timescales for completing your work and the implications of not meeting these
for you and the organization
KU12. ability to strengthen teams awareness
KU13. awareness to reduce development and company cost
KU14. resources needed for your work and how to obtain and use these
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Assessment Criteria
Complete documentation 7 28 - 3
NOS Total 20 70 - 10
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Sector Apparels
Sub-Sector Apparel
Occupation DESIGNING
NSQF Level 5
Credits TBD
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Description
This unit provides Performance Criteria, Knowledge & Understanding and skills & abilities required to
organize/maintain work areas and activities to ensure tools and machines are maintained as per norms.
Scope
This unit/task covers the following: Maintainthe work area, tools and machines
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Assessment Criteria
NOS Total 9 31 - 5
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Sector Apparels
Sub-Sector Apparel
Occupation DESIGNING
NSQF Level 4
Credits TBD
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Assessment Guidelines
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each
Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also
lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the
SSC
3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected
elective/option NOS/set of NOS. examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each
candidate at each.
5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student
at each examination/training center based on this criteria.
6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% aggregate in QP.
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.
Assessment Weightage
Compulsory NOS
AMH/N0103.Maintain
health,safety and security 8 28 - 4 40 10
at work place
AMH/N1201.Prepare to
20 70 - 10 100 25
make a design collection
AMH/N1202.Prepare
prototype garments for the 23 81 - 11 115 29
collection
AMH/N1203.Evaluate
Design Development 20 70 - 10 100 25
Processes
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AMH/N1204.Maintain the
workarea, tools, machines 9 31 - 5 45 11
and computers
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