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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out sewing repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Trim repair materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Trim material quantities are calculated according to job requirements
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including sewing machines and personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify sewing repair methods, minimise waste, and use time effectively
2. Mark out and complete sewing repairs
   • Sewing repairs are marked out according to material specifications and workplace procedures
   • Sewing repairs are completed according to job requirements, safety and environmental requirements, and workplace quality standards and timeframes
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and quality requirements, and repaired trim component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to carry out sewing repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Trim repair materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Trim material quantities are calculated according to job requirements
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including sewing machines and personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify sewing repair methods, minimise waste, and use time effectively
5. Mark out and complete sewing repairs
   • Sewing repairs are marked out according to material specifications and workplace procedures
   • Sewing repairs are completed according to job requirements, safety and environmental requirements, and workplace quality standards and timeframes
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and quality requirements, and repaired trim component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Materials must include:	trim cloth leather carpet sewing materials.
Sewing repair methods must include:	hand sewing machine sewing.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out sewing repairs on three different automotive or marine trim components, including:

one seat repair

one carpet repair.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out sewing repairs to automotive and marine trim, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

types and uses of trim sewing materials

types and uses of sewing tools and equipment, including sewing machine operation and basic maintenance

sewing repair methods and techniques, including hand and machine sewing methods and techniques

procedures for identifying and addressing material defects

quality standards relating to sewing repair work

procedures for final inspection of sewing repair.

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