Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan garment construction
- Prepare work pieces
- Prepare workstation
- Workbench and seating are set up according to OHS practices.
- Machines are cleaned and checked.
- Records are maintained.
- Machines are set up and adjusted according to specifications for work.
- Needles, attachments and parts are checked and worn needles and parts are identified and reported or replaced, according to manufacturer instructions.
- Identify poor machine performance
- Sew garment
- Garment is sewn according to requirements for operations.
- Garment is sewn according to requirements for sewing woven and stretch knit fabrics and quality standards.
- Garment is sewn according to requirements for speed of work.
- Machine speed and work handling are controlled for type of operations, fabrics and product type.
- OHS practices are followed in operation of machines.
- Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
- Complete work
- Garment is inspected and checked against quality standards, any faults are identified and appropriate action taken.
- Results of inspection of finished garment are recorded.
- Action taken to either reject or correct faulty garment is recorded.
- Preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective garment is recorded.
- Production records and packing slips are completed.
- Completed work is directed to next operation or packing section.