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 perform complex tasks | 2.1 | Prepare to use sewing machines |
| 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 that previous operations have been successfully completed |
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3 | Perform complex sewing tasks | 3.1 | Sew complex work pieces or manipulate fabric to ensure correct shaping of the end result, using machine according to workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Perform complex sewing operations demonstrating different operations or for advanced fabric manipulation |
| 3.3 | Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces |
| 3.4 | Take required action to address poor performance |
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4 | Review and complete work | 4.1 | Inspect sewn complex work, 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 and other reference material
applying relevant standards
preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
demonstrating techniques to complete complex sewing operations on at least five (5) occasions which involve
performing a sequence of different operations on a single sewing machine or on multiple machines to complete the majority of a complex task
exercising fabric manipulation skills to handle and align sections and ensure correct shaping of the end result, because of fabric variations or complexity of combining parts
inspecting sewn components, 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, gabardine
techniques to use a single sewing machine to align and sew work pieces
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)
machine operation and maintenance, such as:
plain lockstitch sewing machine
three, four or five thread overlocker
zigzag sewing machine
blind hemming machines
buttonholers
pocket and collaring machines
elasticators and binders
handling frequent variations in fabrics
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, complex tasks, 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.