Assessor Resource
LMTTX3017A
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to the setting up of industrial sewing machines for production and the repair, adjustment, maintenance and testing of machines to ensure efficient working order. The unit covers operator controlled single station industrial sewing machines and high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines.
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.
This unit does not cover all maintenance, repair and adjustment functions associated with industrial sewing machines. In particular skills associated with general engineering (fitting), electrical and electronic systems , and fluid power systems may be required according to the nature of the set up, repair or adjustment, and the workplace practices of a particular enterprise
Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
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
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising of resources and machinery for the required work, as well as applying skills and knowledge of machines and equipment to ensure production outcomes are met. Initiative and enterprise, and problem solving are key skills required to ensure operational efficiency of machines. This unit also requires and ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines used in a textile enterprise including set up for production and the conduct of sample runs, problem solving, repair and preventative maintenance.
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