This unit covers the competency to use marine sewing techniques in the completion of upholstery productsitems

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Prepare for work

Job requirements are identified from work instructions

Workplace health and safety requirements including personal protection needs are observed throughout the work

Machines attachments materials work method and sequence are determined

Equipment including any supplementary equipment is identified and checked for safe operation components and controls

Materials are identified and inspected and problems including any materials or part constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures

Conduct sewing operation

Sewing machine including attachments as required set up requirements and adjustments are observed in accordance with workplace procedures

Appropriate thread type and size is fitted to machine

Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs

Reinforcingprotective measures fittingsattachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures

Finished products are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace instructions

Complete work

Unused materials are stored as required

Workplace required documentation including stock usage is completed and processed following workplace procedures

Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged as required

Waste is collected and bundled for recyclingreuse as required by workplace procedures

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

As a minimum

prepare and install a minimum of square metres of cover to at least vertical or horizontal surfaces

sew at least three covers

sew appropriate fasteners and attachments to covers sewn

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning 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 application and requirements of the finished products

Causes of faults and repair methods

Identification of equipment processes and procedures

Quality systems and standards

Workplace procedures

Underpinning Skills

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

Communication 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

Planning Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

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

Mathematical ideas and techniques Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate work requirements optimise component and material sizes for economical cutting and assemble required materials

Solve problems Use prechecking and inspection techniques to plan work avoiding reworking and wastage

Use of technology Use the workplace technology related to the application of marine sewing and application techniques

Resource Implications

Appropriate sewing machine work orders operating procedures materials fittings 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

Marine sewing and installation techniques

Unit context

Job requirements

Machines

Tools and equipment

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures