Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare workstation
- Prepare for assembly of bra or swimwear
- Identify poor machine performance
- Needles, attachments and parts are checked and worn needles and parts are identified and reported or replaced, according to manufacturer instructions.
- Performance of machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces and required action taken.
- Assemble bra or swimwear
- Bra or swimwear is assembled according to product requirements and quality standards.
- Bra or swimwear is assembled according to requirements for personal safety and requirements for speed of work.
- Machine speed and work handling are controlled for type of operations, fabrics and product type.
- All work is checked for compliance with specifications, including tolerances.
- Remedial action is undertaken where non-compliance is detected.
- OHS practices are followed in operation of machines.
- Complete work
- Finished garment is inspected and checked against quality standards, any faults are identified and appropriate action taken.
- Results of inspection of finished garment are recorded.
- All recording requirements are met, including action taken to either reject or correct faulty garment, preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective garment, and completion of production records or packing slips.
- Completed work is directed to next operation or packing section.