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

Demonstrates knowledge of

characteristics of woven and knitted fabrics such as denim single knits tricot gabardine

quality standards and practices

Sequence of operations

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

use and maintain three four and five thread overlocker zigzag blind hemming and plain lockstitch sewing machines

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

prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

apply sewing techniques over a minimum of two operations

operate at least two types of machine for operations where the positioning feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes contouring or critical stopping points or involving special handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations

apply workplace 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 includes:

Components may include:

OHS practices

Machines may include

Set-up includes

Needles may include

Operations may include