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 perform industrial sewing | 2.1 | Receive and check work and determine any follow-up action |
| 2.2 | Lay out work in sequence |
| 2.3 | Prepare workstation according to workplace procedures, clean and check machine |
| 2.4 | Set up and adjust machine, needles, attachments and/or parts, and identify and report or replace worn or faulty items |
| 2.5 | Keep a record of operations |
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3 | Sew textile product | 3.1 | Conduct sewing operations according to requirements to meet quality standards, speed of operations and workplace procedures |
| 3.2 | Control machine speed and work handling according to the type of operations, fabrics and product type |
| 3.3 | Check machine performance regularly and inspect finished work for signs of faulty operation |
| 3.4 | Take required action to rectify faults according to workplace procedures |
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4 | Complete work | 4.1 | Inspect sewn components or textile products, check finished pieces against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action |
| 4.2 | Record results of inspection and any action to correct or reject faulty work |
| 4.3 | Take and keep a record of preventative action to avoid any recurrence of defective work |
| 4.4 | Complete production records and packing slips |
| 4.5 | Direct completed work to the 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
checking work against job specifications and workplace practices
preparing workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
performing sewing operations on at least one (1) machine on at least five (5) textile samples or products
performing sewing to meet requirements, quality standards, speed of operations and workplace procedures
controlling machine speed and work handling according to the type of operations, fabrics and product type
checking machine performance regularly and inspecting finished work for signs of faulty operation, and taking required action
recognising, rectifying and reporting machine or product faults or problems, and any action to correct or reject faulty work
keeping a record of preventative action to avoid any recurrence of defective work
completing production records and packing slips
directing completed work to the next operation or packing 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 identified industrial sewing machine
characteristics of fabrics and threads used in textile product
quality standards and practices
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 industrial sewing on textile products, 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.