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 embellish footwear | 2.1 | Select footwear and type of embellishment |
| 2.2 | Determine embellishment specifications |
| 2.3 | Identify methods of embellishing by hand or machine and determine sequencing of operations |
| 2.4 | Identify and prepare required materials, tools and equipment |
| 2.5 | Set up work area and seating according to WHS practices |
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3 | Embellish footwear | 3.1 | Embellish footwear by hand or machine |
| 3.2 | Use and maintain tools and equipment according to WHS practices |
| 3.3 | Identify any faults and take appropriate action to comply with quality standards |
| 3.4 | Finish footwear according to specifications and workplace procedures |
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
identifying materials and specifications to embellish footwear
sequencing embellishment operations
embellishing footwear using at least three (3) types of embellishment according to specifications
using materials, tools and equipment safely and according to workplace procedures
checking and rectifying faults
finishing footwear and checking embellishment meets quality standards.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
materials used, including fabrics adhesives, solvents, abrasives and safety requirements for their use
embellishment tools and equipment:
cutting board
scissors
knives
sewing machines
paintbrushes
hole punches
leather tool making equipment
types of embellishment
finishing procedures
quality standards and practices
component handling procedures
workplace procedures.
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 footwear, 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.