Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work operations
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment and quantities
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed through the work
- Material for processing is selected and inspected for quality
- Machine, the thread guides and needles are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
- Procedures are determined for minimising waste material
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
- Set up machines
- Complete the quilting process
- Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Materials are fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
- Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer recommendations
- Machine operation, including inputs and outcomes, is monitored to ensure product quality and output
- Waste quantities are checked and minimised
- Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedure
- Problems with the required work or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be re-used is collected and stored
- Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures