Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to use specific sewing machine techniques, with attachments as required, to produce specialised sewn products. |
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 operations, components and controls are identified 1.4. Operating procedures are checked to identify approved procedures and adjustments 1.5. Inspection procedure for materials quality and equipment condition is 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 exact sewing specification 2.2. Materials are inspected before use and problems, including any materials or part constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements are identified and reported 2.3. Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures 2.4. Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments |
3. Adjust and control sewing machine operations |
3.1. Sewing machine (including attachments as required) set up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed 3.2. Machine sewing maintains required product quality and outputs 3.3. Material which is able to be reused is collected and stored, and waste and scrap is removed in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4. Equipment and work area clean up are completed following workplace procedures |
4. Maintain quality requirements |
4.1. Sewing machine operations and fabrics are monitored and anything which may affect quality is reported 4.2. Finished products are: 4.2.1. checked for required quality 4.2.2. repaired (where applicable) 4.2.3. moved to the next process 4.3. Authorised changes in operating procedures and work requirements are implemented |
5. Dispatch completed work |
5.1. Production records and/or packing slips are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2. Completed work in directed to the next operation in accordance with workplace procedures |
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 sewing machine, 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 scope |
This unit covers work involving the operation of industrial sewing machines to produce specialised products in soft furnishing, upholstery and mattress and base making |
Unit context |
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Sewing specifications include : |
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Specific and specialised techniques and products 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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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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