The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

check work against ticket information or specification sheets

prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

apply sewing techniques over a limited range of operations

operate at least one type of machine for operations where the positioning of the work may be controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric

apply OHS practices in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

garment assembly processes and machines where the positioning of the work may be controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric

techniques in using and maintaining a three thread overlocker, zigzag or plain lockstitch sewing machine

characteristics of stable woven and knitted fabrics and threads such as cotton drill, calico, double knit, rugby knit, poplin

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

handle, receive and assemble work pieces

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Checked may include

checking that the work pieces match ticket information

checking that relevant previous operations such as pressing and cutting have been successfully completed

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Machines must include one of the following

plain lockstitch machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

Set-up includes

ensuring correct thread, needle size and type, needle guard, tension setting and attachments

Adjusted may include

checking and replacing worn or damaged needles and attachments (feet)

Sewing operations may include

aligning and sewing straight seams or joining flat pieces of stable fabric together, for example top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams, lapped seams