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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

standard operating procedures

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

Software includes:

any software classed as a digitising software (as opposed to customising or editing software)

Performance problems include one or more of the following:

Root cause includes one or more of the following:

incorrect timing

electrical faults

sharp or worn edges or components

incorrect needle or positioning

incorrect thread or material components

machine needs oiling or cleaning

incorrect tension

blockages or clogging in components

lack of operator skill

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:

maintain at least two (2) computerised embroidery machines

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures, safe work practices, manufacturer specifications

applying relevant standards

assessing operational performance of machine

determining impacts of materials and componentry on performance

identifying performance problems and determining root cause

identifying and adjusting possible faults in software application or digitised file

assessing timing and adjusting according to manufacturer specifications

assessing and adjusting positioning and timing of cutters, as required

identifying electronic or major operational problems and referring to suitable personnel

documenting maintenance work according to workplace procedures.

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

embroidery machines: domestic (single or multi-needle) or commercial (single or multi-head) machines

computer navigation to use basic software functions

machine embroidery techniques

common performance problems, typical causes and related adjustments

stabilisers, toppings and backings:

fabric types and properties:

needle types and uses:

workplace policies and procedures

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting.

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MSTDE3009 - Maintain computerised embroidery machines

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

Knowledge Evidence