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 production problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to the production of accessories including tools equipment materials and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics and production requirements for soft furnishing accessories

the process for the interpretation of patterns

identification of equipment processes and procedures

workflow in relation to soft furnishing accessory production

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 sewing or handling requirements for those materials

Interpret work order and patterns and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Produce at least three different types of soft furniture accessories which are to include a padded piped and shaped tie back a piped cushion and a bolster

Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task

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

Patterns materials tools and equipment

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:

Materials may include:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures

Pattern interpretation is to identify or determine: