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 construct complex garment | 2.1 | Identify garment requirements from production specifications |
| 2.2 | Determine machining requirements and develop plan for garment construction |
| 2.3 | Check and lay out work pieces in sequence according to construction plan |
| 2.4 | Prepare workstation, machines and equipment |
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3 | Sew complex garment | 3.1 | Sew complex garment according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations |
| 3.2 | Perform operations to produce whole garment according to workplace procedures |
| 3.3 | Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type according to workplace procedures |
| 3.4 | Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action |
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4 | Complete work | 4.1 | Inspect and check garment against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action |
| 4.2 | Record results of inspection and action taken to either reject or correct faulty garment |
| 4.3 | Record preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective garment |
| 4.4 | Complete manual or digital production records or packing slips |
| 4.5 | 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
performing a range of sewing operations, where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points, and where special handling skills are required to accommodate fabric variations
completing all operations to sew at least two (2) complex whole garments that include multiple pieces, such as sleeves, collars and trims, bras or swimwear, according to garment requirements, quality standards and required operations
applying the range of sewing techniques required for complex garment operations to construct a whole garment
providing routine checks and maintenance of machines
controlling machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type according to workplace procedures
inspecting sewn garment, identifying any faults, taking appropriate action and checking finished work against quality standards
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
production 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
binders
characteristics of a variety of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly
range of sewing techniques required to construct complex whole garment
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 garments, 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.