Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEA511A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MEA511A - Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers |
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Description | This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to maintain sewing machines and overlockers. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.This unit is equivalent to unit LMTPRTF05A Operate and maintain sewing machines - 3 which was deleted from a revised version of its parent Training Package, but the content remains valid for Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the operation and maintenance of sewing machines and overlockers in the maintenance of items of aircraft life support equipment and in the fabrication and maintenance of items of aircraft soft furnishings. The unit applies to sewing machines and overlockers used in the range of tasks mentioned above. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable Not applicable | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan work and prepare work area |
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Element: Select thread and needle |
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Element: Set up machine |
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Element: Operate machine |
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Element: Undertake inspection, quality, labelling and documentation |
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Element: Clean up and maintain equipment |
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