Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSTCL2001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use a sewing machine

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTCL2001 - Use a sewing machine
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew work pieces.The unit of competency applies to sewing techniques where the positioning of the work is controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices, or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric.Work is conducted according to defined procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in using a sewing machine, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Clothing production
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to use sewing machine
  • Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action
  • Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed
  • Lay out work pieces in sequence
  • Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures
  • Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work
  • Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required
       
Element: Sew work pieces
  • Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards
  • Use machine according to requirements for speed of work
  • Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type
       
Element: Assess quality of sewn pieces
  • Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards
  • Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report
  • Record results of quality inspection
  • Complete production records or packing slips as required
  • Direct work to next operation or packing section
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to use sewing machine

2.1

Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action

2.2

Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed

2.3

Lay out work pieces in sequence

2.4

Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures

2.5

Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work

2.6

Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required

3

Sew work pieces

3.1

Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards

3.2

Use machine according to requirements for speed of work

3.3

Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type

4

Assess quality of sewn pieces

4.1

Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards

4.2

Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report

4.3

Record results of quality inspection

4.4

Complete production records or packing slips as required

4.5

Direct work to next operation or packing section

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) and safe work practices

checking work against ticket information or specification sheets

preparing workstation tools and equipment

performing basic machining tasks where feeding and positioning of fabric is guided by the machine, using at least two (2) different fabrics, to sew at least one (1) sample of each of the following operations:

aligning and sewing straight seams

joining flat pieces of stable fabric together

top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams and lapped seams

sewing and doing routine maintenance on at least one (1) of the following machines:

plain lockstitch machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag machine

inspecting completed work to check quality and production output requirements, and identifying and correcting faults

recording results of quality inspection and completing production records or packing slips as required.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

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 one or more automatic machines:

plain lockstitch machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag machine

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

quality standards and practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to use sewing machine

2.1

Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action

2.2

Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed

2.3

Lay out work pieces in sequence

2.4

Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures

2.5

Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work

2.6

Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required

3

Sew work pieces

3.1

Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards

3.2

Use machine according to requirements for speed of work

3.3

Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type

4

Assess quality of sewn pieces

4.1

Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards

4.2

Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report

4.3

Record results of quality inspection

4.4

Complete production records or packing slips as required

4.5

Direct work to next operation or packing section

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

PPE

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

Machines include:

Automatic machines used to perform basic machining tasks where feeding and positioning of fabric is guided by the machine, including one or more of the following:

plain lockstitch machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

Fabrics include one or more of the following

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

Set-up includes the following:

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

Identify poor machine performance includes the following:

identifying worn or damaged parts, and reporting or replacing according to manufacturer specifications

identifying tension faults

identifying poor thread performance or incorrect thread selection

identifying incorrect foot or needle for sewing

identifying impact of poor machine performance on sewing

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

Sewing operations include the following:

aligning and sewing straight seams

joining flat pieces of stable fabric together

top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams and lapped seams

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action 
Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed 
Lay out work pieces in sequence 
Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures 
Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work 
Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required 
Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards 
Use machine according to requirements for speed of work 
Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type 
Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards 
Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report 
Record results of quality inspection 
Complete production records or packing slips as required 
Direct work to next operation or packing section 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTCL2001 - Use a sewing machine
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSTCL2001 - Use a sewing machine

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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