Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders 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 calculate area and estimate material requirements

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

use workplace technology related to the layout out of pattern and cutting fabrics including tools equipment materials and measuring devices

Required knowledge

fabric types common faults and inspection procedures

design features of the finished furnishing items in relation to laying out the pattern and cutting the fabrics

work requirements including workplace standards

risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

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

Identify materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Lay out patterns and cut out at least five different fabric types or pattern styles

Identify materials used and any special cutting requirements

Measure accurately and cut fabrics to required size and accuracy covering at least five different fabric types or pattern styles

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 scissors and tools fabrics work order workplace information including work procedures andor equipment instructions

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 scope

Unit context

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

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

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures