Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1.1. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and alter finished garments based on client needs.

The unit of competency applies to repairing garments that have been damaged, either during the production process or during normal wear. It also applies to the alteration of garments following production, where they do not fit an individual.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Clothing production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1.1. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1.1. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

• reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
• applying relevant standards
• planning process for repairs or alterations to occur
• checking work pieces against specifications for repairs or alterations
• preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
• repairing or altering at least four (4) products according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations
• applying range of sewing techniques as required to repair or alter products
• operating and monitoring equipment required for repairs and alterations to identify faulty operation
• inspecting product and checking against quality standards, identifying any faults and taking appropriate action
• recording results of inspection of finished product and completing client records
• directing completed work to finish section.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

• safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• relevant Australian Standards
• techniques in using and maintaining production machines
• hand sewing techniques
• characteristics of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garments
• repair requirements, such as:

• replacing zips, buttons or other fasteners by hand or machine
• reinserting or attaching elastic
• darning holes by hand or machine

• garment damage:

• holes, tears or rips
• broken zips
• worn elastic
• broken seams or hems
• lost buttons, hooks and eyes

• preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations:

• setting up workbench and seating according to work health and safety (WHS) practices
• cleaning and checking machines
• maintaining records
• setting up and adjusting machines according to specifications for work
• checking needles, attachments and parts
• identifying, reporting or replacing worn needles and parts according to manufacturer

• quality standards and practices
• sequence of operations
• workplace procedures
• recording and reporting practices.

Assessment Conditions

• Assessors must:

• satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
• have vocational competency in performing garment repairs and alterations, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

• Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
• Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e