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 assemble bras or swimwear | 2.1 | Set up workbench and seating, and clean, set up and adjust machines and check oil levels |
| 2.2 | Check needles, attachments and parts, and identify, report or replace worn items according to manufacturer instructions |
| 2.3 | Check work bundle, determine any follow-up action and lay out components in sequence |
| 2.4 | Maintain records |
| 2.5 | Determine specifications and machining requirements and develop plan for bra or swimwear construction |
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3 | Assemble bra or swimwear | 3.1 | Assemble bra or swimwear according to product requirements and quality standards |
| 3.2 | Assemble bra or swimwear according to workplace procedures and requirements for speed of work |
| 3.3 | Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type |
| 3.4 | Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action |
| 3.5 | Check all work for compliance with specifications, including tolerances, and take remedial action where non-compliance is detected |
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4 | Complete work and production records | 4.1 | Inspect finished garment, check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action |
| 4.2 | Record results of inspection of finished garment to either reject or correct faulty garment |
| 4.3 | Record preventative action to avoid any recurrence of defective garment |
| 4.4 | Complete production records or packing slips and 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
determining specifications and machine requirements and planning for assembling of bra or swimwear
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
using one or more machines required for completing all operations to sew at least two (2) bras or swimwear according to garment requirements, quality standards and required operations
operating and maintaining machine/s required for complete operations
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
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)
machine operations and maintenance
characteristics of fabrics, threads and other materials used in garment assembly
quality standards and practices
sequence of operations
acceptable tolerances and other quality standards
appropriate components for bras and swimwear:
straps
hooks
elastic
fasteners
ribbon
underwire
foam padding
oil-filled straps
rings
fine lace and delicate fabrics
performance and properties of one-way and two-way stretch fabrics
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 assembling bra or swimwear, 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.