Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate sewing problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the workplace technology related to the sewing of materials including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics uses and limitations of sewing machines

characteristics of materials used and finished products

safety and environmental aspects of sewing machine operations

quality systems and standards

workflow requirements for sewing process

operation of work systems and industrial sewing equipment

causes of faults and repair methods

procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruptions to workflow

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials including personal protective equipment

Identify and operate three types of industrial sewing machines as identified in the Range of Variables

Set up sewing machine for operations and monitor quality of output

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Identify safe handling of equipment products and materials

Resource implications

Appropriate industrial sewing machines work orders operating procedures materials and threads

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment materials work instructions and deadlines

Unit context

Sewing specifications include:

Sewing products include:

Sewing processes may include:

Machines may include, but are not limited to:

Sewing machine set up and adjustment includes:

Materials to be machined may include but are not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures