List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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 |
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2 | Prepare to sew components | 2.1 | Prepare to use sewing machine |
| 2.2 | Check needles, attachments and parts, and identify worn needles and parts, and report or replace, according to manufacturer instructions |
| 2.3 | Receive work and check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations have been successfully completed |
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3 | Sew components | 3.1 | Complete required sewing operations to sew work pieces using machine according to specifications and workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces |
| 3.3 | Take required action to address poor performance |
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4 | Review and complete work | 4.1 | Inspect sewn components or textile products, identify any faults, take appropriate action and check finished pieces against quality standards |
| 4.2 | Record results of inspection of finished component |
| 4.3 | Record action taken to either reject or correct faulty components |
| 4.4 | Record preventative action taken to avoid recurrence of defective pieces |
| 4.5 | Complete production records or packing slips |
| 4.6 | Direct completed work to next operation or packing section |
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
preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
demonstrating intermediate sewing techniques using one (1) or more fabrics to sew at least five (5) different garment or textile components
completing at least five (5) examples of the following operations:
feeding and handling work involving directional changes, contouring or critical stopping points
feeding and handling skills required because of fabric or material variation
sewing and doing routine maintenance on at least one (1) of the following machines:
three, four and five thread overlocker
zigzag machine
blind hemming machine
plain lockstitch sewing machine
inspecting sewn components or textile products, identifying any faults, taking appropriate action and checking finished pieces against quality standards
recording results of inspections to identify faulty components and preventative action
completing production records or packing slips and directing completed work to next operation or packing section, according to workplace procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian standards
characteristics of woven and knitted fabrics, such as denim, single knits, tricot and gabardine
range of components:
sleeves
waistbands (straight or shaped)
collars
cuffs
plackets
facings (neck and armhole)
binds
zips (dress, skirt, trouser and invisible)
buttons and buttonholes
pockets (cut away, patch and in seam)
work for sewing, such as:
pieces of material or fabric components
yarns and threads
finished textile products
components of textile products
faulty textile products
labels and tickets
finishing components and accessories
fusing or pressing station
machine operation and maintenance
quality standards and practices
sequence of operations
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
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 components, 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.