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

Demonstrates knowledge of

the reasons for using lofting

maintenance of the loft floor

sail types for various uses and boat sizes

performance and handling requirements of sail cloths

design lines and tables of offsets

common sail features applied in sail making

crosscut radial and membrane panel layouts

sail cloths commonly used in sailmaking and their performance factors

steps involved in lofting process

bracing methods and materials

geometry and geometric drawing

practices for laying out sailcloth

practices for measuring and marking sailcloth

equipment used for measuring and marking onto sailcloth

quality standards for the sail making industry

manual handling techniques

environmental and wastemanagement requirements of sailmaking industry

labelling folding packing and transferring requirements of lofted sail cloths

product construction processes

environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

general industry housekeeping policies and procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

correctly interpret sail design lines and table of offsets

interpret enterprise requirements

identify sail features

select prepare and use equipment

apply proper handling techniques when laying out and transferring sailcloth

identify faults and inconsistencies in sailcloth and in pattern line markings

measure correctly

check work against information and specifications throughout lofting process

maximise material use and minimise waste

maintain equipment and work area

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

carry out work according to OHS practices

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of tools and equipment used in handling materials laying out and marking out

interpret and apply Design Lines and Table of Offsets defining the pattern to be marked out

interpret dimensions and other relevant specifications of components to be incorporated in pattern

apply lay out measuring and mark out techniques

document and communicate work related information

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Sail type may include:

Equipment includes:

Lay-up includes:

Sail Features include:

Sail cloth may include:

OHS practices

Required documentation may include: