Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications (Relase 2)

Prerequisite - MSTGN2011 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry superceded by  MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Release 2. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3002B Prepare and produce sewn garment.

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, align and sew a complex whole garment.

The unit of competency applies to sample machining involving all operations in the assembly of a garment from written specifications.

Work may be self-directed and unsupervised and may include carrying out a work plan to specifications.

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 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications (Relase 2)

Release 2. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3002B Prepare and produce sewn garment.

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 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications (Relase 2)

Prerequisite - MSTGN2011 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry superceded by  MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Release 2. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3002B Prepare and produce sewn garment.

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
• preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
• performing a range of sewing operations, where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points, and where special handling skills are required to accommodate fabric variations
• completing all operations to sew at least two (2) complex whole garments that include multiple pieces, such as sleeves, collars and trims, bras or swimwear, according to garment requirements, quality standards and required operations
• applying the range of sewing techniques required for complex garment operations to construct a whole garment
• providing routine checks and maintenance of machines
• controlling machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type according to workplace procedures
• inspecting sewn garment, identifying any faults, taking appropriate action and checking finished work against quality standards
• completing production records or packing slips and directing completed work to next operation or packing section, according to workplace procedures.

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
• production machine operation and maintenance, such as:

• plain lockstitch sewing machine
• three, four or five thread overlocker
• zigzag sewing machine
• blind hemming machines
• buttonholers
• pocket and collaring machines
• elasticators
• binders

• characteristics of a variety of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly
• range of sewing techniques required to construct complex whole garment
• 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 sewing garments, 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