Assessor Resource

MSTCL2012
Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment.

The unit of competency applies to machine operations, such as sewing, where responsibility is taken for collection and despatch, quality and timely production and documentation.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures in a home-based or outside a factory environment.

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

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Evidence Required

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

2

Prepare to organise home-based production

2.1

Identify and contact relevant personnel in client organisation

2.2

Confirm drop-off and pick-up arrangements with relevant personnel

2.3

Identify timelines and work requirements, and confirm steps required to complete work with appropriate personnel

2.4

Confirm and interpret quality requirements of client organisation and assess work according to agreed steps and quality criteria

2.5

Check work against specifications and quality standards and take action to rectify work that is not according to requirements

3

Set up home-based workplace

3.1

Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures

3.2

Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to standard home-based work practices and all specifications

3.3

Identify problems with machines and equipment and either fix or refer to maintenance personnel

3.4

Establish home-based work record system according to standard home-based work practice and relevant industrial award.

3.5

Keep records according to record system requirements.

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

clarifying and confirming drop-off and pick-up arrangements for work

handling, receiving and assembling garments

confirming and interpreting work specifications and quality requirements

applying required quality procedures and required work steps

organising home-based workplace and maintaining home-based machines and equipment

establishing home-based work record system according to standard home-based work practice and relevant industrial award

keeping records according to record system requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

garment assembly processes

operating procedures for sewing machines

relevant personnel and requirements of client organisation

characteristics of typical fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment production

quality standards and practices

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 organising and planning own work in a home-based environment, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 organise home-based production

2.1

Identify and contact relevant personnel in client organisation

2.2

Confirm drop-off and pick-up arrangements with relevant personnel

2.3

Identify timelines and work requirements, and confirm steps required to complete work with appropriate personnel

2.4

Confirm and interpret quality requirements of client organisation and assess work according to agreed steps and quality criteria

2.5

Check work against specifications and quality standards and take action to rectify work that is not according to requirements

3

Set up home-based workplace

3.1

Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures

3.2

Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to standard home-based work practices and all specifications

3.3

Identify problems with machines and equipment and either fix or refer to maintenance personnel

3.4

Establish home-based work record system according to standard home-based work practice and relevant industrial award.

3.5

Keep records according to record system requirements.

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

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

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Personnel in client organisation include one or more of the following:

production manager

pattern maker

delivery personnel

finance personnel

designer

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

clarifying and confirming drop-off and pick-up arrangements for work

handling, receiving and assembling garments

confirming and interpreting work specifications and quality requirements

applying required quality procedures and required work steps

organising home-based workplace and maintaining home-based machines and equipment

establishing home-based work record system according to standard home-based work practice and relevant industrial award

keeping records according to record system requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

garment assembly processes

operating procedures for sewing machines

relevant personnel and requirements of client organisation

characteristics of typical fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment production

quality standards and practices

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 organising and planning own work in a home-based environment, 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.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify and contact relevant personnel in client organisation 
Confirm drop-off and pick-up arrangements with relevant personnel 
Identify timelines and work requirements, and confirm steps required to complete work with appropriate personnel 
Confirm and interpret quality requirements of client organisation and assess work according to agreed steps and quality criteria 
Check work against specifications and quality standards and take action to rectify work that is not according to requirements 
Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures 
Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to standard home-based work practices and all specifications 
Identify problems with machines and equipment and either fix or refer to maintenance personnel 
Establish home-based work record system according to standard home-based work practice and relevant industrial award. 
Keep records according to record system requirements. 

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