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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Identify job requirements for making the object from cloth from work instructions
   • Apply instructions for designing and sequencing work
   • Interpret and map out particular measurements or adjustments
   • Consider, plan for and observe work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
An object from cloth	An object from cloth includes one or more of the following: basic cushions soft tableware, such as placemats or serviettes basic clothing, such as a scarf, simple cloth hat not requiring blocking or a circle skirt a basic carry bag handkerchief tea towel wall hanging pencil case BBQ cover external awning
Work instructions	Work instructions include one or more of the following: job sheets including number and type of objects to be produced patterns for making an object from cloth plans drawings and sketches operating instructions for equipment including safety procedures designer instructions quality requirements verbal directions from a supervisor or instructor
WHS requirements	WHS requirements include one or more of the following: legislation regulations material handling instructions, including hazardous and dangerous goods codes local safe operating procedures specific workplace rules and regulations regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)
Suitable work area	A suitable work area includes one or more of the following: a bench top or desk a sewing or layout table a sewing table with a sewing machine
Tools, equipment and materials	Tools, equipment and materials include one or more of the following: measuring equipment, such as tapes and rulers calculating equipment, such as calculators and computers general cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, drills, sewing machines, hemming machines and glue guns PPE plain and patterned fabric velvet threads wadding foam tape fasteners, including buttons and hooks
Potential hazards	Potential hazards include one or more of the following: broken or faulty equipment damaged needles a lack of lighting untidy working conditions wet or slippery floors improperly secured sewing machines damaged or frayed electrical cables and connections
Reporting procedures	Reporting procedures include: completing necessary paperwork communicating with a supervisor or key person that you completed the task reporting, accidents, injuries and faulty equipment or materials filing necessary paperwork

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:

construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) object made from cloth

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

achieve required production output and product quality

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

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

interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

prevent damage to goods, equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

use hand tools and power equipment correctly and safely

perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans

use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements

follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace procedures and work instructions

organisational structure

evaluation and review procedures;

creative thinking techniques.

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