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INTRODUCTION
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to use sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture. |
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures |
Job requirements are identified from work instructions OH&S requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work Equipment components, equipment condition and controls are identified Operating procedures are checked to identify any approved adjustments Equipment operations and production procedures are identified The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified |
2 Prepare for work |
Work order or sample is checked to identify sewing specifications Required materials, tools and equipment are assembled Materials and equipment are inspected and any faults are identified and reported Work sequence is planned to suit job, and materials are laid out If required, naps, pattern direction and face side of materials are identified Components are matched and secured with tacking, pins or adhesives as required Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments |
3 Set up and control sewing machine operations |
Sewing machine is set up and adjusted Sewing operation is according to workplace procedures and material characteristics Required product quality and outputs are maintained |
4 Maintain quality requirements |
Machining process is monitored and conditions which may affect work quality are reported Authorised changes in operating procedures are implemented |
5 Finish and dispatch work |
Completed work is:
Material which is able to be reused is collected and stored Equipment and work area clean up and waste management are completed following workplace procedures Workplace records are completed as required |
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Sewing specifications |
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Sewing products |
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Sewing processes |
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Unit context |
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Machines |
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Sewing machine set up and adjustment |
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Materials |
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Personal protective equipment |
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Information and procedures |
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence |
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Underpinning Knowledge |
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Underpinning Skills |
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Resource Implications |
Appropriate industrial sewing machines, work orders, operating procedures, materials and threads. |
Method of Assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of Assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
KEY COMPETENCY LEVELS
NB: These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
- Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
- Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
- Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Collect, analyse and organise information |
Communicate ideas and information |
Plan and organise activities |
Work with others and in teams |
Work with others and in teams |
Solve problems |
Use technology |
Level 1 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 1 |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 2 |