Elements and Performance Criteria
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Copy marker
- Position marker
- 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.
- Complete work