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Name of Institution: Name of Degree Being Reviewed: Date of Review: Name of Contact at Institution: Contact's Phone Number:
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1 Sewn Products Overview 1.1 B Comprehend the historic development and influence on present and future trends of the global sewn products industry
Example
TXT 112
0.5
TXT 184
0.25
TXT 191
0.1
85%
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1.2 B
1.3 B
Comprehend the relationship among fashion, basic staple, and seasonal goods on production
1.4B
Comprehend the integration of creative design, technical design, customization, and mass production
1.5.D
Analyze impact of technology on product development, merchandising, markets and production, and multichannel distribution
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2 Textiles 2.1 A
4 Know the basic generic fibers, yarn structures fabrications, finishes and coloration Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final:
2.2 B
Comprehend labeling laws and regulations for domestic and international markets
2.3 D
Analyze fabric performance based on fiber content yarn structures, fabrications, finishes and color
2.4 F
Evaluate the compatibility of textile materials and their suitability to end use, using appropriate lab equipment
2.5D
Analyze fabric problem and that impact on cost, production, and product performance
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 4
3 Marketing 3.1 B Comprehend buyer behavior and what constitutes value in a product or service from the perspectives of the manufacturer, retailer, and consumer
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3.2 B
Comprehend the interdependence within the firm's functional areas relative to inventory level, turn time, gross margin, reorder points. cost-volume-profit analysis, marginal analysis, etc. Comprehend trend analysis relative to developing a marketing plan
3.3 B
3.4 D
Analyze needs of niche markets relative to product line and sales forecast
3.5 F
Evaluate global and domestic marketing strategies and channels of distribution relative to the mission of the firm, target customers and product life cycles
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4 Merchandising 4.1 B Comprehend the use of market research relative to line development and product development
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4.2 B
Comprehend the role of merchandising in coordinating the forecasting , development, and presentation of the product line
4.3 B
Comprehend the development of salable merchandise assortments relative to size distribution, color, style and price range
4.4 B
Comprehend the needs for capacity, time and cost constrainment on line & product development
4.5 B
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5 Product development 5.1B Understand the concepts of product development, relative to cost requirements, aesthetic requirements producibility and market needs
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5.2B
Understanding the relationship of pattern development, sizing, grading, styling, materials selection, & assembly
5.3D
Analyze stitch and seam structures relative to materials garment design, equipment, quality and cost
5.4E
Synthesize specifications for the intended performance of materials, production, sizing and performance of finished products
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 3 6 Concepts of sizing and fit 6.1 B Comprehend basic sizing systems based on body proportions of men, women, children and special dimensional needs
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6.2 B
Comprehend the effect and use of body scanning and assembly processes on garment fit
6.3 D
Analyze factors that affect body scanning on fit and the assembly process
6.4F
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 3
7 Pattern development 7.1 B Comprehend grading concepts and interrelationships of grade rules relative to garment fit
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7.2 D
Analyze the effect of fabric performance on pattern development and fabric consumption
7.3 D
Analyze use of markings and seam allowances, relative to garment assembly, efficiency, and quality
7.4 F
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8 Stitchology 3 8.1 F Evaluate application, use, and performance of various stitch and seam classes as identified in US std 751a and ASTM 9263
8.2 F
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9 Material Utilization 9.1 B Comprehend the different systems for producing markers
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9.2 D
Analyze factors affecting material utilization including style change, size distribution, fabric selection, width, quality standards and pattern engineering Analyze marker parameters including marker length section length, usable fabric width, nap, matching, grain, ply versus pair, and shading
9.3 D
9.4 E
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 2 Comprehend types of spreading methods for various types of fabric
10 Spreading 10.1 B
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10.2 B
Comprehend the relationships between patterns, marker development, spreading procedures, materials and garment specifications
10.3 B
Comprehend the operation and application of basic spreading equipment including manual semi automatic, fully automatic
10.4B
10.5B
Comprehend the costs and procedures for shading and handling fabric defects in the spreading process including knit or woven, tubular and open fabrics Analyze effect of spreading procedures on garment quality and material utilization
10.6D
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11 Cutting 11.1 B
2 Comprehend applications for the various types of cutting equipment including straight, rotary, band knives, die cutters, computerized knife and laser cutting systems, notching and drilling equipment Comprehend appropriate applications of safety and quality procedures for spreading and cutting Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final:
11.2 B
11.3 B
Comprehend the methods and applications of shade control, splitting, bundling, take-off procedures
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12 Methods Analysis 12.1 D Analyze the use and application of machines work aids, handling, and automation to maximize efficiency
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12.2 D
Analyze the methods to maximize the use of equipment, safety, ergonomics, training, and efficiency needed for garment production
12.3 D
Analyze and develop methods that will meet quality standards of customers, internal and external
12.4 E
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Work measurement 13.1 B Comprehend various types of work measurement 13 techniques including Time Studies, Standard data, etc., and their relationship to pay and performance
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13.2 B
Comprehend the motivation techniques required to substantiate the results of work measurement
13.3 B
Comprehend the use and installation of various systems for employee payment
13.4 D
Analyze operations for element breakdown relative to efficiency and human factors
13.5 E
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 14 Assembly 1 14.1 B Comprehend the use and application of the basic categories of sewing equipment lock, chain, cover, overedge, safety, tacker and multi-needle
14.2 B
14.3 D
Analyze the use of production systems: line, progressive bundle, UPS, and modular production
14.4 E
14.5 E
14.6 F
Evaluate application, use, and performance of various stitch and seam classes as identified in US std 751a and ASTM 6193
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15 Finishing 15.1 B
1 Comprehend laundry and finishing processes including repairs, labeling, packaging, final inspection and preparation of floor ready merchandise Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final:
15.2 B
Comprehend the use and application of the various types of pressing and finishing equipment including hand iron, form, steam tunnel, and automatic presses and ticket and swift tackers. Comprehend environmental concerns relative to apparel production
15.3 D
15.4 D
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16 Technology/Equipment 16.1 B Comprehend the use of current technology in product development, including: product development, merchandising, production, and distribution 16.2 C Demonstrate competence of Internet use relative to sourcing and marketing
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16.3 F
Evaluate cost benefits and ROI of new equipment, automation, and new technology
16.4 F
Evaluate equipment relative to product type, materials, quality, and human resource needs
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17 Costing 17.1 B
4 Comprehend methods of determining product costs Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final:
17.2 D
Analyze factors that affect costs of a garment including both domestic and global sourcing
17.3 D
Analyze effect of actual versus standard cost on pricing and profitability. i.e.. excess costs, fringe benefits and overheads
17.4 E
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 4
18 Production Scheduling 18.1 B Comprehend capacity constraints on capital equipment and personnel
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18.2 B
18.3 B
Comprehend the application of technology in gathering manipulating, analyzing and managing data flow through the sewn products industry
18.4 F
Evaluate factors affecting production schedules including sourcing, training, equipment, production time, quantity, manufacturing capacity, and distribution process
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19 Quality management 19.1 B Comprehend the various philosophies of quality management including Demming, Crosby, Juran, employee empowerment
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19.2 B
19.3 B
19.4 E
19.5 F
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 4 Comprehend letters of credit, exchange rate and financial applications
20 Sourcing 20.1 B
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20.2 B
20.3 B
20.4 B
Comprehend the implications of international Initital: regulations and alliances and trade policies that affect sourcing Review: Revised: Final: Comprehend all factors affecting legal compliance including human rights and environmental issues Initital: Review: Revised: Final: Initital: Review: Revised: Final:
20.5 B
20.6 D
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20.7 D
Analyze sourcing strategies including domestic and foreign investment, joint investment, and 807/Ch 98 , CMT, and full package deal
20.8 F
Evaluate domestic and international sourcing options considering human resources, transportation, communication, production capabilities, political influences, cost, quality control, legal, logistics, and technology
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 4
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21.2 C
Apply the factors affecting motivation employee satisfaction, personal and professional development
21.3 B
Comprehend how to develop participative employee groups and their relation to employee empowerment
21.4 F
Evaluate training methods and procedures e.g. Vestibule, one-on-one, and interactive
21.5 B
Comprehend Human resources issues as they relate to ergonomics and other legal factors
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AAFA CRITERIA NOTE: The letter indicates competency requirement level Competency Weighting Factor 4
22 Management Information Systems 22.1 B Comprehend the use of Management Information Systems
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287
Pre-Prod Points Earned - Initial Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Initial Pre-Prod Points Earned - Review Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Review Pre-Prod Points Earned - Revised Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Revised Pre-Prod Points Earned - Final Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Final Maximum Pre-Prod Points
Sorted by Points Competency Title Max Pts Sourcing 32 Human Issues 20 Marketing 20 Merchandising 20 Quality Mgmt. 20 Sewn Products Overview 20 Textiles 20 Costing 16 Product Dev 16 Production Scheduling 16 Concepts of size 12 Pattern Dev 12 Spreading 12 Material Util 8 Technology/Equip 8 Assembly 6 Cutting 6 Stitchology 6 Work Measurement 5 Finishing 4 Management Info Sys 4 Methods Analysis 4 287
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