Assessment Requirements for MSTFR2005 Sew or patch by machine

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTFR2005 Sew or patch by machine

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTFR2005A Sew or patch by machine

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

inspecting shoes, identifying repair materials and advising customer on costs prior to commencing shoe repair

determining appropriate method of repair and selecting, checking and preparing appropriate tools and materials

skiving pieces for patching to ensure finished edges are smooth and flush, and solutioning pieces in place prior to stitching and finishing

setting up, adjusting and operating machines in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, workplace requirements and specifications for the work

positioning and machining pieces accurately, including seam or hole line up and overstitching as required

tapping down stitches, and trimming and burnishing threads, as required

staining, cleaning, polishing and finishing off shoes or items to match original colour as close as possible

repairing at least three (3) varieties of shoes or items to meet quality and enterprise standards

identifying faults and taking appropriate action

packaging, labelling and storing repaired shoes and maintaining records.

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

machines requiring the positioning, feeding, and handling of work pieces

operating procedures of a basic sewing machine

characteristics of typical leathers, fabrics, threads, and other materials used

quality standards and handling procedures

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant repair and assembly processes

general industry housekeeping policies and procedures

quality practices

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting.

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 or patching by machine, 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