Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work operations
- Required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment are identified
- Fabric sizes to be cut are identified from work order plus any required allowances
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
- Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected and checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
- Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out smooth and square
- Prepare materials for cutting
- Complete cutting operations
- Cutting is completed with cut out materials identified/labelled where required
- Any measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and any special seam allowances are marked out using workplace approved methods
- Where required, fabrics are hung using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
- Cut lengths are despatched to next process following workplace procedures
- Unused materials are stored as required
- Workplace required documentation is completed following appropriate procedures
- Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required
- Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required