Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to machine sewing work orders maintenance systems and safety procedures

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

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area 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 problems avoid reworking and wastage

use workplace technology related to the basic machine sewing of upholstery final cover materials

Required knowledge

procedure for reporting damaged or imperfect products or interruption to workflow

workflow requirements for sewing process

operation of work systems and sewing equipment

characteristics of materials used and finished products

causes of faults and repair methods

identification of equipment processes and procedures

quality systems and standards

workplace procedures

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

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Identify and operate sewing machines

Set up sewing machine for operations monitor quality of output and adjust as necessary

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

As a minimum demonstrate the ability to

join final cover materials for fitting to two items of upholstered furniture

sew piping for an item of upholstered furniture

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate 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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency which form a part of the job role

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

Basic sewing

Job requirements may include:

Machines may include, but are not limited to:

Sewing machine set up and adjustments are to include:

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

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures