Assessor Resource

MSTCL3007
Embellish garment by hand or machine

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to embellish a garment using hand or machine techniques.

The unit of competency applies to selecting and applying an embellishment on garments, either at the completion of production, or during the production stage. The embellishments may be added by either hand or machine, as determined by the design brief.

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 to embellish garments

2.1

Interpret design brief and identify specifications, type of embellishment and methods of embellishing by hand and machine

2.2

Identify garment considerations, machine requirements and appropriate attachments

2.3

Identify criteria for selection of threads and types of decorations to be attached

2.4

Set up work area, equipment and materials and adjust to specifications for work

2.5

Perform routine minor maintenance according to manufacturer specifications

2.6

Report and record any problems

3

Embellish garment or piece

3.1

Lay out work pieces

3.2

Complete hand and machine embellishment

3.3

Assess work to comply with quality standards and production specifications

3.4

Check machine and adjust to ensure optimum performance

4

Despatch completed work

4.1

Check garments or articles against quality standards

4.2

Identify any faults, report and record, and take necessary action to repair or discard

4.3

Direct completed garments or articles to next operation

4.4

Complete work documentation as required

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 planning work sequence

performing embellishment by hand or machine using at least three (3) methods

carrying out minor maintenance on embellishment equipment according to suppliers requirements or workplace practices

identifying, reporting and recording any faults, and taking necessary action to repair or discard

directing completed garments or articles to next operation

completing work documentation as required.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

principles of design

characteristics of fibres, threads, fabrics and other material

criteria for selection of threads:

colour

thickness

shine

texture

stability

strength

forms of manual and machine embellishment

equipment and materials:

sewing machine and attachments, such as feet

garment

scissors

tape measures

hand sewing needles, such as beading and crewel

embroidery hoop

garment considerations, such as:

type of fabric

colour of fabric

positioning of design

purpose of garment

suitability of size, design and colour

embellishment procedures

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 embellishing garments by hand or machine, 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 embellish garments

2.1

Interpret design brief and identify specifications, type of embellishment and methods of embellishing by hand and machine

2.2

Identify garment considerations, machine requirements and appropriate attachments

2.3

Identify criteria for selection of threads and types of decorations to be attached

2.4

Set up work area, equipment and materials and adjust to specifications for work

2.5

Perform routine minor maintenance according to manufacturer specifications

2.6

Report and record any problems

3

Embellish garment or piece

3.1

Lay out work pieces

3.2

Complete hand and machine embellishment

3.3

Assess work to comply with quality standards and production specifications

3.4

Check machine and adjust to ensure optimum performance

4

Despatch completed work

4.1

Check garments or articles against quality standards

4.2

Identify any faults, report and record, and take necessary action to repair or discard

4.3

Direct completed garments or articles to next operation

4.4

Complete work documentation as required

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

PPE

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

Specifications include one or more of the following:

content

colour

size, including width and length

stitch type and size

Garment considerations include the following:

type of fabric

colour of fabric

positioning of design

purpose of garment

suitability of size, design and colour

Embellishing methods include three or more of the following:

beading

smocking

embroidery stitches

fabric manipulation

quilting

pintucking

shirring

machine embroidery

appliqué

lace insertion

Maintenance of equipment includes one or more of the following:

checking and replacement of needles, attachments or parts used for embellishment

maintaining equipment to supplier 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

preparing workstation and planning work sequence

performing embellishment by hand or machine using at least three (3) methods

carrying out minor maintenance on embellishment equipment according to suppliers requirements or workplace practices

identifying, reporting and recording any faults, and taking necessary action to repair or discard

directing completed garments or articles to next operation

completing work documentation as required.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

principles of design

characteristics of fibres, threads, fabrics and other material

criteria for selection of threads:

colour

thickness

shine

texture

stability

strength

forms of manual and machine embellishment

equipment and materials:

sewing machine and attachments, such as feet

garment

scissors

tape measures

hand sewing needles, such as beading and crewel

embroidery hoop

garment considerations, such as:

type of fabric

colour of fabric

positioning of design

purpose of garment

suitability of size, design and colour

embellishment procedures

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 embellishing garments by hand or machine, 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 
Interpret design brief and identify specifications, type of embellishment and methods of embellishing by hand and machine 
Identify garment considerations, machine requirements and appropriate attachments 
Identify criteria for selection of threads and types of decorations to be attached 
Set up work area, equipment and materials and adjust to specifications for work 
Perform routine minor maintenance according to manufacturer specifications 
Report and record any problems 
Lay out work pieces 
Complete hand and machine embellishment 
Assess work to comply with quality standards and production specifications 
Check machine and adjust to ensure optimum performance 
Check garments or articles against quality standards 
Identify any faults, report and record, and take necessary action to repair or discard 
Direct completed garments or articles to next operation 
Complete work documentation as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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