MSTCL1001 Produce a simple garment

Release: 1

MSTCL1001 Produce a simple garment

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL1001B Produce a simple garment

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to assemble garment components using a domestic machine and operation techniques.

The unit of competency applies to selecting fabrics, laying up pattern pieces, and cutting and assembling garments in a non-commercial environment.

This unit of competency is designed for particular application in a highly supervised environment and is suitable for selection in vocational education and training (VET) in schools programs or where access to volume production and commercial machines and processes are not an option.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

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.
1	Determine job requirements	1.1	Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
1.2	Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.3	Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
1.4	Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2	Prepare to produce a simple garment	2.1	Select pattern according to size and style required
2.2	Select fabric to suit purpose and design of garment
2.3	Determine sequencing of garment assembly operations according to pattern requirements
2.4	Calculate fabric amount according to fabric width, pattern size and pattern requirements and document
2.5	Prepare workstation, tools and equipment
3	Prepare components	3.1	Lay out pattern pieces and pin or tack to make best use of fabric length and to match fabric pattern, nap and weave
3.2	Cut fabric according to seam allowances and pattern markings
3.3	Check cut pattern pieces against garment requirements and fabric characteristics, and make any required corrections
3.4	Lay out garment components according to sequence of assembly operations
4	Assemble garment components	4.1	Sew components according to workplace procedures, garment requirements and accepted quality standards
4.2	Control machine speed and work handling for type of sewing operations, fabrics and garment complexity
4.3	Check garment for correct fit and assembly quality
4.4	Sew components according to workplace procedures, garment requirements and accepted quality standards
5	Complete work	5.1	Complete any required hand sewing according to pattern requirements and accepted standards of sewing quality
5.2	Inspect sewn garment, identify any faults and take appropriate action to ensure it meets quality standards and pattern requirements
5.3	Press garment according to fabric requirements and garment construction details
5.4	Record outcome

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.
Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:	requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment SOPs work instructions PPE requirements oral, written and visual communication quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output housekeeping tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling WHS practices
Simple garment includes one or more of the following:	accessories straight seamed, draw string skirt t-shirt smock dress headwear other garments that require a small range of sewing techniques using domestic machines
Prepare workstation tools and equipment includes the following:	setting up workbench and seating according to WHS practices cleaning and checking machine to ensure correct operation setting up and adjusting machine according to specifications checking needles, attachments and parts identifying, reporting and replacing worn needles or parts regularly checking performance of machine for signs of faulty operation taking required action according to defined procedures to address faults identifying and preparing other equipment for production
Fabric includes one or more of the following:	a range of fabric types, including cottons, woollens, synthetics, velvets, lace, stretch and single knits single and multi-directional prints interfacings and linings
Patterns include one or more of the following:	commercially available patterns stock patterns individually drafted patterns
Pattern markings include:	notches darts
Components include one or more of the following:	sleeves waistbands (straight or shaped) collars cuffs plackets facings (neck and armhole) binds zips (dress, skirt, trouser and invisible) buttons and buttonholes hems (double fold, rolled, blind and stitched hem)
Machines include the following:	domestic sewing machine overlocker
Set-up includes the following:	correct thread, needle size and type, needle guard, tension setting and attachments
Other equipment includes one or more of the following:	pins scissors needle and thread marker or chalk
Sewing operations include:	positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involving contouring, stopping or handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations gathering, easing and tucking
Hand sewing includes one or more of the following:	attaching buttons and other closures attaching embellishments, such as beading, trims and badges hemming and overstitching embroidery

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL1001B Produce a simple garment

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e