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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare garment components
  2. Prepare workstation
  3. Assemble garment components
  4. Complete work

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

techniques in using and maintaining three thread overlocker and domestic sewing machines

characteristics of a range of fabrics including lace woven and knitted fabrics and threads such as denim single knits tricot gabardine

quality standards and practices

sizing requirements

sequence of operations for garment assembly

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

accurately use a domestic sewing machine

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

read commercially produced patterns and interpret them in order to select appropriate fabric length and type and lay up and cut garment pieces

prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

apply noncommercial sewing techniques

operate domestic sewing and overlocking machines for operations where the positioning feeding and handling of work pieces involves directional changes contouring or stopping points and handling skills required to accommodate different pattern pieces and fabric variations

apply appropriate OHS practices

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Garment may include

accessories

straight seamed, draw string skirt

T-shirt

smock dress

headwear

other garments that require a small range of sewing techniques using domestic machines

Fabric includes

a range of fabric types including cottons, woollens, synthetics, velvets, lace, stretch, knitted, etc.

single and multi directional prints

interfacings and linings

Patterns include

commercially available patterns, stock patterns or individually drafted patterns

Pattern markings include:

notches

darts

Components may include:

sleeves

waistbands - straight or shaped

collars

cuffs

plackets

facings - neck, armhole

binds

zips - dress, skirt, trouser, invisible

buttons and buttonholes

hems - double fold, rolled, blind, stitched hem

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Machines may include:

domestic sewing machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

Set-up includes:

correct thread, needle size and type, needle guard, tension setting and attachments

Other equipment may include:

pins

scissors

needle and thread

marker or chalk

Sewing operations may include:

positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involving contouring, stopping or handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations

gathering, easing, tucking

Hand sewing includes:

attaching buttons and other closures

attaching embellishments such as beading, trims, badges, etc.

hemming and overstitching

embroidery