Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for laying out and marking out processes
- Specifications, drawings, sketches or diagrams are analysed to determine task requirements
- Amount of floor or table space required to lay out material is determined
- Equipment needed for laying and marking out is selected and set up for use
- Steps in laying and marking out processes are determined and sequenced for maximum productivity
- Adequate lighting is provided for the laying and marking out processes
- Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
- Lay out material
- Obstructions and debris are removed from around work area, and work table or work surface is cleaned
- Material is obtained and safely moved to the work area
- Materials is rolled or spread out on to the work table or work surface
- Material is layered according to requirements
- Material is anchored to prevent movement using appropriate devices and OHS work practices
- Templates (if used) are placed in position
- Knowledge of laying out processes are applied to perform required tasks
- Mark out required shapes and features
- Datum point is established
- Required shapes are plotted and marked out using manual or electronic processes
- Allowances are made for seams, joins, reinforced edges and other design features
- Positions of openings, inserts, gussets, reinforcing, attachments and other components are plotted and marked
- Mark out process maximises material utilisation and minimises waste
- Use plotting table
- Plotting table vacuum is checked to ensure it reaches specified value
- Material is laid out on table and checked to ensure it is free of creases, folds or other conditions that would prevent it lying flat
- Plotter slide is checked for smooth travel
- Appropriate software program is initiated
- Data required by software program is loaded or keyed in
- Plotting processes are performed
- Vacuum is released on completion of plotting process
- OHS work practices are employed when using plotter