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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to cut fabrics and lays
  3. Draft and position lay marker
  4. Cut lay and complete work

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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Uncomplicated articles include one or more of the following:

t-shirts

straight or A-line skirts

shift dresses

tracksuits

section crowns

brims

tips

side bands

berets

Cutting equipment includes one or more of the following:

dressmaker's shears

cutting mats

straight-blade cutter

Lay-up and marking equipment includes one or more of the following:

computers and required software

digital camera

smartphone

patterns

fabric

marker card or paper

weights

clamps

Fabrics include one or more of the following:

woven fabrics, such as:

poplin

drill

flannelette

knitted fabrics, such as:

rugby knit

double knit

designs such as:

stripes

one-way designs

plaids

Performance Evidence

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

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

applying relevant standards

checking work against work specification or cutting order

setting up manual or computer drafting equipment before commencement of marker-making operations

making markers involving patterns, uncomplicated fabrics and lays, using manual or computer techniques on at least two (2) occasions

preparing cutting table and work before commencing cutting operations

using lay-up techniques

using cutting techniques

monitoring work quality and checking for faults

directing cut work to next operation, cleaning work area and preparing for next job

storing master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer as appropriate.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

set up of work area:

setting up workstation, cutting table and seating according to workplace procedures and specifications for work

cleaning cutting equipment, checking and assessing servicing according to manufacturer instructions

preparing cutting table to suit correct lay length

setting up lay-up and marking equipment and preparing for use

characteristics of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly, such as woven fabrics (poplin, drill, flannelette) and knitted fabrics (rugby knit, double knit)

assessing fabric:

checking fabric width and quality with lay-up instructions

laying-up fabric and adjusting fabric tension to match fabric performance

checking fabric for faults

taking required action to cut out faults or other appropriate techniques

pattern identification

computer operations involved in marker-making, copying and storage

quality standards and practices:

inspecting cut work

identifying any faults

taking appropriate action to ensure cut pieces meet required quality standards

taking preventative action to avoid any recurrence of defective pieces

recording preventative action

regularly checking performance of cutting equipment for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of cut pieces, and taking any required action

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.