Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to use sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures |
1.1. Job requirements are identified from work instructions 1.2. OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 1.3. Equipment components, equipment condition and controls are identified 1.4. Operating procedures are checked to identify any approved adjustments 1.5. Equipment operations and production procedures are identified 1.6. The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified |
2. Prepare for work |
2.1. Work order or sample is checked to identify sewing specifications 2.2. Required materials, tools and equipment are assembled 2.3. Materials and equipment are inspected and any faults are identified and reported 2.4. Work sequence is planned to suit job, and materials are laid out 2.5. If required, naps, pattern direction and face side of materials are identified 2.6. Components are matched and secured with tacking, pins or adhesives as required 2.7. Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments |
3. Set up and control sewing machine operations |
3.1. Sewing machine is set up and adjusted 3.2. Sewing operation is according to workplace procedures and material characteristics 3.3. Required product quality and outputs are maintained |
4. Maintain quality requirements |
4.1. Machining process is monitored and conditions which may affect work quality are reported 4.2. Authorised changes in operating procedures are implemented |
5. Finish and dispatch work |
5.1. Completed work is: 5.1.1. checked for required quality 5.1.2. finished as required 5.1.3. repaired (where applicable) 5.1.4. moved to the next process 5.2. Material which is able to be reused is collected and stored 5.3. Equipment and work area clean up and waste management are completed following workplace procedures 5.4. Workplace records are completed as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Unit context |
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Sewing specifications include : |
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Sewing products include : |
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Sewing processes may include : |
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Machines may include , but are not limited to : |
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Sewing machine set up and adjustment includes : |
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Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Soft Furnishing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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