Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan work operations

1.1

Specifications concerning design, fabrics, accessories and finish for the skirts are confirmed with designer/customer/client, as required

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Fabrics, work method and sequence are determined

1.4

Suitable work area is selected, prepared and cleaned of any contaminants

1.5

Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for safe operation

1.6

Fabric is selected and checked in terms of quantity, quality, contaminants, size, pattern and consistency

2

Measure and mark out pattern/template

2.1

Measurements are taken from furniture item to be fitted or from job sheet/specifications

2.2

Pattern/template is developed from measurements

2.3

Fabric is laid out and pattern/template located to conform with pattern/nap/direction of the fabric and to minimise wastage

2.4

Any registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required pattern components are marked

2.5

Fabric is marked in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Cut and sew skirts

3.1

Fabric is squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table

3.2

Fabric is cut and work inspected to ensure accuracy/tolerance in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Sewing machine set-up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed

3.4

Machine maintains required product quality and output

3.5

Finished skirts are checked for required quality and reprocessed, if required

4

Complete work

4.1

Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with procedures

4.2

Waste and scrap are removed in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Machines and tools used are cleaned, inspected for serviceability and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Equipment is maintained and work area is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills

Types of skirt include: 

• knife
• box
• mock box
• inverted

Tools and equipment include: 

• measuring tape
• cutting table
• straight edges
• skewers
• scissors and sewing machines

Sewing machines include: 

• flatbed walking foot and overlocker

Sewing machine set-up and adjustments include: 

• threading machine and winding bobbin
• setting required tensions
• setting required machine settings
• lubricating and adjusting the machine
• testing operation for work order requirements

Materials include: 

• fabric
• calico
• chalk
• pattern/template material

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices:

• safety glasses/goggle
• hair nets
• ear muffs/plugs
• gloves
• footwear and protective clothing

Information and procedures include: 

• workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
• work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures