Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including quality and quantities of materials.
- Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- Materials for repairs and alterations are selected and inspected for quality.
- Hand and power tooling are inspected for safe use.
- Products are determined to minimise waste material.
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
- Carry out hand and machine sewing procedures
- Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- Sewing procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- Sewing procedures are completed within established industry/enterprise guidelines.
- Activities are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Carry out sewing machine maintenance procedures
- Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- Cleaning and lubricating procedures are carried out to manufacturer/component supplier/enterprise guidelines.
- Activities are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.