Required skills

collect organize and understand information related to basic plans and safety procedures

coordinate work

plan and organise activities

work with others

the ability to ask for limitations and ask for help where needed and

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculate areas and estimated materials requirement

Required knowledge

workplace procedures and work instructions

organisational structure

evaluation and review procedures

creative thinking techniques

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

identify appropriate materials for use in making cloth items and any special sewing or handling requirements for those materials

apply safe operating and handling practices for equipment products and materials

interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

use patterns select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task

follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

report process or materials faults damaged products or equipment

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

use relevant personal protective clothing and equipment

communicate effectively with others as required when following safety procedures

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Consistently applies required knowledge and skills when completing workplace hazard prevention tasks and following relevant procedures

Consistently shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures policies instructions and regulations including

OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the operation and use of equipment

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify any safety incidents in accordance with workplace procedures

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods equipment or personnel

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment materials and work instructions and specifications

Assessment of this unit must be carried out or managed by a registered training organisation

Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

in suitable simulations of a work environment organised by the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate workplace

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities and appropriate resources to either

carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely usually as part of a holistic assessment involving other competency units andor

participate in actual workplace activities that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely

What does an object from cloth include?

What are the work instructions?

What do OH&S requirements include?

What is a suitable work area?

What are tools, equipment and materials?

What are potential hazards?

What are reporting procedures?