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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify materials and sewing requirements
  2. Assemble and organise materials to be sewn
  3. Sew by hand
  4. Finish work
  5. Complete work for next process

Required Skills

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 limited workplace technology related to the sewing including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

work requirements including workplace standards

identification of techniques and procedures for the sewing processes

fabric types common faults and inspection procedures

methods to be used with different fabric types

risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

design features of the articles sewn in relation to the methods and stitches to be used

Evidence Required

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

Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for the materials to be sewn

Hand sew at least five different soft furnishing products or using five different techniques

Interpret work order copy samples 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

Report process or materials faults damaged products or equipment

Resource implications

Appropriate sewing equipment fabrics work order workplace information including work procedures

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Unit context

OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment

Purposes of hand sewing include:

sewing and manipulation requirements for hand sewing a range of upholstery and other furnishing fabrics

the joining of all types of fabrics, single or multi thickness, partly constructed materials, heavy materials, including leather

hemming, seams, tacking, button attachment, hand finishing of trims and decorations

Tools and equipment may include:

a range of needles and threads

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

plain and patterned fabrics for a variety of curtains

drapes and cushions

attachments

lining

interlining

webbings or padding

Sewing direction is determined by:

stitch type and location

personal right- or left-hand preference of the sewer

manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Hand sewing work requirements must ensure that:

beginning and end of stitching are secure

appropriate allowances (or hem and/or other allowance), stitch type, length and visibility are used

sewn area or hems are flat and/or appropriately shaped

finished components match work requirements

Information and procedures

Machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the setting and operation of machinery

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication