Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.1. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and alter finished garments based on client needs.
The unit of competency applies to repairing garments that have been damaged, either during the production process or during normal wear. It also applies to the alteration of garments following production, where they do not fit an individual.
Work is conducted according to defined procedures.
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
MSTFD2006 |
Use a sewing machine for fashion design |
MSTGN2011 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
Competency Field
Clothing production
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Prepare for repairs and alterations |
2.1 |
Identify type of garment damage or alteration required |
2.2 |
Determine repair or alteration work requirements, take measurements and develop plan |
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2.3 |
Lay out work in sequence according to repair or alteration plan |
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2.4 |
Prepare workstation, machines and equipment |
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3 |
Sew minor alterations or repairs by machine or hand |
3.1 |
Repair or alter product according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations |
3.2 |
Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type, and workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action |
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4 |
Complete work |
4.1 |
Inspect product and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action |
4.2 |
Record results of inspection of finished product and complete client records |
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4.3 |
Direct completed work to finish section |
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
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Australian Standards include: |
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Repair process includes: |
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Alterations include one or more of the following: |
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Measurements include one or more of the following: |
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Repair equipment includes one or more of the following: |
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Set-up includes one or more of the following: |
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Operations include the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1.1. Data entry errors re listed prerequisites corrected – MSTCL2001 and MSTCL2004 replaced with MSTFD2006. Equivalent.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e