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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Unit context | OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment |
Purposes of hand sewing include: | sewing and manipulation requirements for hand sewing a range of upholstery and other furnishing fabrics the joining of all types of fabrics, single or multi thickness, partly constructed materials, heavy materials, including leather hemming, seams, tacking, button attachment, hand finishing of trims and decorations |
Tools and equipment may include: | a range of needles and threads |
Materials to be sewn may include but are not limited to: | plain and patterned fabrics for a variety of curtains drapes and cushions attachments lining interlining webbings or padding |
Sewing direction is determined by: | stitch type and location personal right- or left-hand preference of the sewer manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Hand sewing work requirements must ensure that: | beginning and end of stitching are secure appropriate allowances (or hem and/or other allowance), stitch type, length and visibility are used sewn area or hems are flat and/or appropriately shaped finished components match work requirements |
Information and procedures | Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication |