Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare work
- Prepare workstation
- Workbench and seating are set up according to OHS practices.
- Machine is cleaned and checked.
- Records are kept.
- Machines are set up and adjusted according to specifications for the work.
- Needles, attachments and/or parts are checked and worn needles and/or parts are identified and reported or replaced, according to manufacturer instructions.
- Identify poor machine performance
- Sew textile product
- Complete work
- Sewn components or textile products are inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken and finished pieces are checked against quality standards.
- Results of inspection of finished work are recorded.
- Action taken to reject or correct faulty work is recorded.
- Preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective work is recorded.
- Production records and packing slips are completed.
- Completed work is directed to the next operation or packing section.