Assessor Resource

MSTCL3003
Perform garment repairs and alterations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and alter finished garments based on client needs.

The unit of competency applies to repairing garments that have been damaged, either during the production process or during normal wear. It also applies to the alteration of garments following production, where they do not fit an individual.

Work is conducted according to defined procedures.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

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 for repairs and alterations

2.1

Identify type of garment damage or alteration required

2.2

Determine repair or alteration work requirements, take measurements and develop plan

2.3

Lay out work in sequence according to repair or alteration plan

2.4

Prepare workstation, machines and equipment

3

Sew minor alterations or repairs by machine or hand

3.1

Repair or alter product according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations

3.2

Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type, and workplace procedures

3.3

Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action

4

Complete work

4.1

Inspect product and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action

4.2

Record results of inspection of finished product and complete client records

4.3

Direct completed work to finish 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

planning process for repairs or alterations to occur

checking work pieces against specifications for repairs or alterations

preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

repairing or altering at least four (4) products according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations

applying range of sewing techniques as required to repair or alter products

operating and monitoring equipment required for repairs and alterations to identify faulty operation

inspecting product and checking against quality standards, identifying any faults and taking appropriate action

recording results of inspection of finished product and completing client records

directing completed work to finish section.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

techniques in using and maintaining production machines

hand sewing techniques

characteristics of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garments

repair requirements, such as:

replacing zips, buttons or other fasteners by hand or machine

reinserting or attaching elastic

darning holes by hand or machine

garment damage:

holes, tears or rips

broken zips

worn elastic

broken seams or hems

lost buttons, hooks and eyes

preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations:

setting up workbench and seating according to work health and safety (WHS) practices

cleaning and checking machines

maintaining records

setting up and adjusting machines according to specifications for work

checking needles, attachments and parts

identifying, reporting or replacing worn needles and parts according to manufacturer

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 performing garment repairs and alterations, 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 for repairs and alterations

2.1

Identify type of garment damage or alteration required

2.2

Determine repair or alteration work requirements, take measurements and develop plan

2.3

Lay out work in sequence according to repair or alteration plan

2.4

Prepare workstation, machines and equipment

3

Sew minor alterations or repairs by machine or hand

3.1

Repair or alter product according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations

3.2

Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type, and workplace procedures

3.3

Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action

4

Complete work

4.1

Inspect product and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action

4.2

Record results of inspection of finished product and complete client records

4.3

Direct completed work to finish section

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

Repair process includes:

planning the deconstruction of the garment so the repair can be achieved

Alterations include one or more of the following:

hems

letting out, or taking in, seams for fit

reshaping garment with dart and seams

Measurements include one or more of the following:

depth of hem take-up or let-down

sleeve length

waist, bust or hip measurement

Repair equipment includes one or more of the following:

blind hemmers

buttonholers

elasticators

binders

plain lockstitch sewing machine

three, four or five thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

needles

darning tools

Set-up includes one or more of the following:

correct thread

needle size and length

needle guard

tension setting

attachments

Operations include the following:

sewing techniques where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points

the special handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations

all operations required to complete repair and alteration in construction

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

planning process for repairs or alterations to occur

checking work pieces against specifications for repairs or alterations

preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

repairing or altering at least four (4) products according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations

applying range of sewing techniques as required to repair or alter products

operating and monitoring equipment required for repairs and alterations to identify faulty operation

inspecting product and checking against quality standards, identifying any faults and taking appropriate action

recording results of inspection of finished product and completing client records

directing completed work to finish section.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

techniques in using and maintaining production machines

hand sewing techniques

characteristics of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garments

repair requirements, such as:

replacing zips, buttons or other fasteners by hand or machine

reinserting or attaching elastic

darning holes by hand or machine

garment damage:

holes, tears or rips

broken zips

worn elastic

broken seams or hems

lost buttons, hooks and eyes

preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations:

setting up workbench and seating according to work health and safety (WHS) practices

cleaning and checking machines

maintaining records

setting up and adjusting machines according to specifications for work

checking needles, attachments and parts

identifying, reporting or replacing worn needles and parts according to manufacturer

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 performing garment repairs and alterations, 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.
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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 type of garment damage or alteration required 
Determine repair or alteration work requirements, take measurements and develop plan 
Lay out work in sequence according to repair or alteration plan 
Prepare workstation, machines and equipment 
Repair or alter product according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations 
Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type, and workplace procedures 
Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action 
Inspect product and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action 
Record results of inspection of finished product and complete client records 
Direct completed work to finish section 

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