ACTFAI - Part II - Short Answer -Preliminary Exams

Outline ONE impact of globalisation on the textile industry.

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2- Sketch in general terms ONE impact of globalisation on the textiles industry.

1- Identifies ONE impact of globalisation on the textiles industry.

Suggested answers may include:

Manufacture - Global markets have seen the reduction of mass manufacturing in Australia with these jobs going off shore in order to remain cost effective. Jobs have changed to become design and innovation focused.

Sourcing of raw materials - Materials can be sourced from around the world in a cost effective manner from developing economies. They can be processed offshore and imported into the country of design.

Global market place – Textiles can be sold around the world through e-commerce. The sale of items is no longer limited to the country of origin. Air and sea freight are easier and more affordable than ever which allows one to have a much larger market. E commerce uses the internet to advertise and sell textile items and as such can be seen and purchased worldwide, as well as at any time of day or night.

 

Outline the economic impact that the invention of the sewing machine had during the industrial revolution.

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2- Sketch in general terms the economic impact that the sewing machine had in the industrial revolution.

1- Identifies an economic impact of the sewing machine during the industrial revolution.

 

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The sewing machine had a significant economic impact. The sewing machine revolutionised the speed in which items could be made, changing it from a hand-made process to a mechanised one. It also meant that items could be made more consistently and be mass produced to be the same each time. It meant quality could be improved and items could become cheaper as they were less labour and time intensive to produce. It had an impact on the labour market and changed the types of jobs that were available.

Identify and explain the value that could be placed on the following item:

A 1920’s Chanel jacket

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4- Names a way in which the item could be considered valuable and provides considered reasoning.

3- Names a way in which the item could be considered valuable and provides some reasoning.

2- Sketch in general terms the value of the item.

1- Identifies a way in which the item could be considered valuable.

 

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A 1920’s Chanel jacket could be considered valuable as a vintage item of clothing. This is because it is iconic of its time and displays a certain style popular at the time. This would have value to fashion lovers as well as museums as it provides insight into life and popular culture of the era, as well as the technologies and manufacturing techniques used at the time.

 

It could have value as an heirloom item if it has been passed through a family. This would provide sentimental value to the members of that family through the stories of the jacket and the memories and attachment to the previous family members who owned it.

 

The jacket could be said to have economic value as it is a designer piece which is considered to be couture. Designer pieces are recognised for their label and prestige, as well as the quality materials and quality manufacturing processes, such as tailoring, hand sewing, detailed and labour intensive embellishments and so on.3-

Outline a practice that the textile industry has adopted to address environmental impacts which arise during the manufacture of natural fibres.

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2 - Clearly outlines a practice adopted by the industry addressing environmental impact on fibre production

1- Identifies ONE practice used to minimise impact

Suggested answers may include:

locating closer to source of supplies; Use of recycling water during dyeing and cleaning; using natural alternatives to insecticides; natural bush corridors around factories; using solar power/panels; keeping machinery running at maximum efficiency to reduce power wastage.

Explain how globalisation has impacted on employment in the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries.

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3- Relates cause and effect of globalisation on employment in Australian textiles industry

2 - Outlines how globalisation has affected employment in Australian textiles industry

1 - Names an impact on Australian jobs

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Manufacturers using technology to improve workflow and costs associated with manufacturing. Fibre production is improving and therefore more refined techniques are being applied with the processing of raw materials. Specialisation in design area and in niche markets. Value adding to goods with innovative design. Employment is becoming more specialised and with greater importance on higher levels of education. Global markets have seen the reduction of mass manufacturing in Australia with these jobs going off shore.

Identify ONE technological change in textile production over the past century.

(1 Mark)

Outline how the above technological change has contributed to change in the textile industry.

(3 Marks)

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Recognises and names ONE technological change in textile production over the past century.

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Answers may include: The development of acetate, wash and wear clothing, sanforising, development of synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester, elastomeric and acrylic. Open ended spinning machines. Development of microfibres, CAD or CAM technology.

 

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Sketches in general terms how the invention has contributed to change in the textiles industry. Uses examples to support answer.

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Provides basic information on how the invention has contributed to change in the textiles industry.

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Provides a relevant piece of information

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Answers may include: The development of CAD technology has resulted in an increase in speed, efficiency and productivity within the textile industry. For example, the use of CAD in developing graphic print designs means that these files can be emailed to suppliers and quickly reproduced in factories with accuracy in colour and design, leading to quicker approval and production. The use of CAD in pattern making design has also led to an increase in speed in reproduction and accuracy in fits, leading to less time wasted manually reproducing patterns by suppliers. This increase in speed and efficiency has in turn lead to an increase in productivity meaning a higher volume of product can be developed and produced in a shorter amount of time.

The speed, diversity and efficiency with which yarns, fabrics, dyeing finishing, footwear and textiles can be produced; production stages to be continuous process resulting in higher quality and flexibility and faster response to a changing market; computerisation and the mixed effect on production in all areas, the Internet – globalisation and speed of communication with overseas manufacturers etc, online shopping – computer/internet technology, wireless devices – shopping on the go, solar power/clean energy sources being increasingly used to power factories

Outline two (2) strategies the Australian TCF and Allied industries has used to improve the quality assurance of a textile component, item, or product.

(2 Marks)

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Clearly provides the main features of two (2) strategies the Australian textile industry has used to improve the quality assurance of a textile component, item, or product.

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Names one strategy Or provides some features of one strategy the Australian textile industry has used to improve the quality assurance of a textile component, item, or product.

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 1.To maintain consistency and integrity of a ‘quality’ textile component, item or product, a code of standards have been developed for the Australian TCF and Allied Industries. These are documents that predetermine the set of performance characteristics and compliance specifications a manufacturer should meet.

 

2. Quality control is a set of procedures for the evaluation of a component, item or product. The emphasis is not placed on the final inspection but rather a series of inspections as it is produced.

Identify two (2) examples of quality assurance measures used in the Australian TCF and Allied Industries (ATCFAI).

(2 Marks)

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Correctly names two (2) examples of quality assurance measures used in the Australian TCF and Allied Industries (ATCFAI).

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Names one (1) quality assurance measure used in the Australian TCF and Allied Industries (ATCFAI).

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1. A registered Trademark indicated with the registered symbol - Australian Made

2. Care labelling as per the mandatory product information standards under the Trades Practice Act - Dry clean only

Outline TWO reasons why businesses use Trademarks on their textile products.

(2 Marks)

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Sketches in general terms TWO reasons why businesses use trademarks for textile items

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Sketches in general terms a reason why businesses use trademarks

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Lists two points for businesses using trademarks for textile items

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By using a registered trademark such as Australian made the product may provide a valuable marketing tool to assist the consumer with choice for their product. It can provide an assurance of certification that the consumer can trust.

 

May also provide familiarity for the consumer providing the consumer with an expectation of quality and value for money.

Explain how globalisation has impacted employment in the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries.

(3 marks)

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Clearly provides relevant cause and effect how globalisation has impacted employment in Australian Textiles industry

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Provides relevant information on how globalisation has impacted employment in Australian Textiles industry

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A piece of relevant information provided on how globalisation has impacted employment in Australian Textiles industry

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Because of the high wages in Australia it is much cheaper to produce textile items overseas. Also, the need to import many fabrics into provides a reason to reduce costs for the manufacturer. This intern has reduced the manufacturing industry to reflect the changing times. New technology allows for designers to create in Australia and then quickly have products cut and made overseas, therefore making the world appear much smaller through the use of ecommerce.