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

Demonstrates knowledge of

garment assembly processes and machines where the positioning of the work may be controlled by guide bars sensor lights or other such guiding devices or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric

techniques in using and maintaining a three thread overlocker zigzag or plain lockstitch sewing machine

characteristics of stable woven and knitted fabrics and threads such as cotton drill calico double knit rugby knit poplin

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

handle receive and assemble work pieces

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

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

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

check work against ticket information or specification sheets

prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

apply sewing techniques over a limited range of operations

operate at least one type of machine for operations where the positioning of the work may be controlled by guide bars sensor lights or other such guiding devices or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Checked may include

OHS practices

Machines must include one of the following

Set-up includes

Adjusted may include

Sewing operations may include