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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare workstation
   • Workstation, cutting table and seating are set up according to OHS practices and specifications for work.
   • Cutting equipment is cleaned, checked and servicing assessed according to manufacturer instructions.
   • Cutting table is prepared to suit correct lay length.
   • Lay-up and marking equipment is set up and prepared for use.
2. Lay-up fabric
   • Lay-up instructions are interpreted.
   • Fabric is collected and checked.
   • Fabric width and quality are checked with lay-up instructions.
   • Fabric is laid up and fabric tension adjusted to match fabric performance.
   • Fabric is checked for faults and required action taken to cut out faults or other appropriate techniques.
3. Draft lay marker
   • Cutting order is interpreted for marking requirements such as fabric type, width, quantity and garment sizes.
   • Required pattern pieces are collected and checked manually or by computer.
   • Pattern pieces are manipulated and positioned manually on paper or by computer for most efficient fabric use.
   • Lay marker is drawn up manually or by computer.
   • Lay-up instructions are prepared according to requirements.
4. Copy marker
   • Marker is checked against requirements.
   • Marker is copied either manually or by computer.
5. Position marker
   • Marker is placed on lay.
   • Marker and lay alignment are checked and appropriate action taken according to job specifications
6. Cut work
   • Lay is cut using cutting equipment according to requirements for operation.
   • Cut work is inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken to ensure cut pieces meet required quality standards.
   • Preventative action is taken to avoid any recurrence of defective pieces, and is recorded.
   • Performance of cutting equipment is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of cut pieces, and any required action is taken.
   • OHS practices are followed.
   • Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
7. Complete work
   • Cut work is directed to next operation and work area is cleaned and prepared for next job.
   • Master copy of lay marker is stored in filing drawer or computer as appropriate.

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of characteristics of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly such as woven fabrics poplin drill flannelette and knitted fabrics rugby knit double knit fabric faults pattern identification computer operations involved in markermaking copying and storage quality standards and practices OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures workplace practices recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to draft markers using either manual or computer techniques handle receive and assemble garments 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 check work against work specification or cutting order set up manual or computer drafting equipment before commencement of markermaking operations make markers involving patterns uncomplicated fabrics and lays using manual or computer techniques prepare cutting table and work before commencing cutting operations use cutting techniques use layup techniques 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

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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.
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
Cutting equipment may include:		dressmaker's shears cutting mats straight-blade cutter
Lay-up and marking equipment may include:		computers and required software patterns fabric marker card or paper weights clamps
Fabric may include:		woven fabrics such as: poplin drill flannelette knitted fabrics such as: rugby knit double knit designs such as: stripes one-way designs plaids

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