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

MSTCL2007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTCL2007 - Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays.The unit of competency applies to situations where single garments or only a couple of layers of fabric are to be cut. The marker may be developed directly on the fabric lay or planned separately and applied. Manual or computer-aided techniques may be used.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 laying up, marking and cutting uncomplicated fabrics and lays, 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 cut fabrics and lays
  • Set up working area
  • Interpret lay-up instructions for uncomplicated articles
  • Collect and check fabric
  • Interpret cutting order for marking requirements, such as fabric type, width, quantity and garment sizes
       
Element: Draft and position lay marker
  • Collect required pattern pieces and check manually or by computer
  • Manipulate pattern pieces and position manually on paper or by computer for most efficient fabric use
  • Draw up lay marker manually or by computer
  • Prepare lay-up instructions according to requirements
  • Check marker against requirements and copy marker either manually or digitally by computer, camera or smartphone
  • Place marker on lay, check marker and lay alignment, and take appropriate action according to job specifications
       
Element: Cut lay and complete work
  • Cut lay using cutting equipment according to operation requirements
  • Monitor work quality and check for faults
  • Direct cut work to next operation, clean work area and prepare for next job
  • Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer as appropriate
       


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 cut fabrics and lays

2.1

Set up working area

2.2

Interpret lay-up instructions for uncomplicated articles

2.3

Collect and check fabric

2.4

Interpret cutting order for marking requirements, such as fabric type, width, quantity and garment sizes

3

Draft and position lay marker

3.1

Collect required pattern pieces and check manually or by computer

3.2

Manipulate pattern pieces and position manually on paper or by computer for most efficient fabric use

3.3

Draw up lay marker manually or by computer

3.4

Prepare lay-up instructions according to requirements

3.5

Check marker against requirements and copy marker either manually or digitally by computer, camera or smartphone

3.6

Place marker on lay, check marker and lay alignment, and take appropriate action according to job specifications

4

Cut lay and complete work

4.1

Cut lay using cutting equipment according to operation requirements

4.2

Monitor work quality and check for faults

4.3

Direct cut work to next operation, clean work area and prepare for next job

4.4

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

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.

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.

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 cut fabrics and lays

2.1

Set up working area

2.2

Interpret lay-up instructions for uncomplicated articles

2.3

Collect and check fabric

2.4

Interpret cutting order for marking requirements, such as fabric type, width, quantity and garment sizes

3

Draft and position lay marker

3.1

Collect required pattern pieces and check manually or by computer

3.2

Manipulate pattern pieces and position manually on paper or by computer for most efficient fabric use

3.3

Draw up lay marker manually or by computer

3.4

Prepare lay-up instructions according to requirements

3.5

Check marker against requirements and copy marker either manually or digitally by computer, camera or smartphone

3.6

Place marker on lay, check marker and lay alignment, and take appropriate action according to job specifications

4

Cut lay and complete work

4.1

Cut lay using cutting equipment according to operation requirements

4.2

Monitor work quality and check for faults

4.3

Direct cut work to next operation, clean work area and prepare for next job

4.4

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

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

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 
Set up working area 
Interpret lay-up instructions for uncomplicated articles 
Collect and check fabric 
Interpret cutting order for marking requirements, such as fabric type, width, quantity and garment sizes 
Collect required pattern pieces and check manually or by computer 
Manipulate pattern pieces and position manually on paper or by computer for most efficient fabric use 
Draw up lay marker manually or by computer 
Prepare lay-up instructions according to requirements 
Check marker against requirements and copy marker either manually or digitally by computer, camera or smartphone 
Place marker on lay, check marker and lay alignment, and take appropriate action according to job specifications 
Cut lay using cutting equipment according to operation requirements 
Monitor work quality and check for faults 
Direct cut work to next operation, clean work area and prepare for next job 
Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer as appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTCL2007 - Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
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