Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2001 Use a sewing machine.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew work pieces where the positioning of the work is controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices, or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Clothing production
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to use sewing machine |
1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action 1.3 Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations have been successfully completed 1.4 Lay out work pieces in sequence 1.5 Set up workbench and seating in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6 Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to work specifications 1.7 Identify poor machine performance and adjust for operational readiness |
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2. Sew work pieces |
2.1 Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards 2.2 Use machine to meet requirements for speed of work 2.3 Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type |
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3. Assess quality of sewn pieces |
3.1 Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards 3.2 Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Accurately record results of quality inspection 3.4 Complete required production records or packing slips 3.5 Direct work to next operation or packing section in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Reading skills to:
- interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and specifications
- check work against ticket information or specification sheets
- Numeracy skills to organise and align fabrics for sewing.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2001 Use a sewing machine.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
