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MSTTX3003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTTX3003 - Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines used in a textile enterprise. The unit of competency applies to setting up industrial sewing machines for production, conducting sample runs, problem solving, repair, adjustment, preventative maintenance and testing of machines to ensure efficient working order. The unit covers operator controlled single station industrial sewing machines and high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines.Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.This unit does not cover all maintenance, repair and adjustment functions associated with industrial sewing machines. In particular, skills associated with general engineering (fitting), electrical and electronic systems, and fluid power systems, may be required according to the nature of the set-up, repair or adjustment, and the workplace practices of a particular enterprise.Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions.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 setting up, adjusting and maintaining industrial sewing machines, 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 Textile 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 set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
  • Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator
  • Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation
  • Set up machine according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments and operating run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
  • Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations
  • Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements
       
Element: Test industrial sewing machine settings
  • Operate sewing machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards
  • Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings
  • Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly
       
Element: Diagnose industrial sewing problems
  • Monitor industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures
  • Communicate with operator and assess sewn product to identify the nature and extent of sewing faults
  • Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for repair
       
Element: Fix machine and communicate outcomes
  • Readjust settings, repair or replace faulty machine parts and return sewing machine to optimal performance
  • Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed
  • Maintain records and prepare reports, where necessary
  • Document adjustments to machines and patterns and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • Document operational instructions
       


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 set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

2.1

Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator

2.2

Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation

2.3

Set up machine according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments and operating run at optimum quality and efficiency levels

2.4

Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations

2.5

Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements

3

Test industrial sewing machine settings

3.1

Operate sewing machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards

3.2

Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings

3.3

Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly

4

Diagnose industrial sewing problems

4.1

Monitor industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures

4.2

Communicate with operator and assess sewn product to identify the nature and extent of sewing faults

4.3

Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for repair

5

Fix machine and communicate outcomes

5.1

Readjust settings, repair or replace faulty machine parts and return sewing machine to optimal performance

5.2

Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed

5.3

Maintain records and prepare reports, where necessary

5.4

Document adjustments to machines and patterns and communicate to appropriate personnel

5.5

Document operational instructions

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, machine manufacturer specifications

applying relevant standards

interpreting production specifications accurately

setting up industrial sewing machine with required equipment and attachments, and operating safely and correctly according to specifications

monitoring industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures

performing at least four (4) sample runs of all stitching operations required for an identified garment, range or product and analysing results

determining root cause and determining strategy for repair of sewing faults

identifying and making appropriate readjustments

maintaining records and preparing reports, where necessary

documenting adjustments to machines and patterns and communicating to appropriate personnel

documenting operational instructions.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

sewing methods and the various types of sewing operations, stitches, fabrics and knit effects

threads

pattern specifications

factors affecting machine performance, including thread strength, dust and other contaminants, lubrication, needle condition, operator skill and ambient conditions

industrial sewing machines:

lockstitch and chain stitch table mounted machines with power being from a motor mounted under the table and connected to the sewing machine by a pulley

overlock table mounted sewing machines and sergers with power being from a motor mounted under the table and connected to the sewing machine by a pulley

high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines

machine manufacturer specifications and adjustment methods

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

quality 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 set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

2.1

Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator

2.2

Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation

2.3

Set up machine according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments and operating run at optimum quality and efficiency levels

2.4

Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations

2.5

Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements

3

Test industrial sewing machine settings

3.1

Operate sewing machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards

3.2

Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings

3.3

Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly

4

Diagnose industrial sewing problems

4.1

Monitor industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures

4.2

Communicate with operator and assess sewn product to identify the nature and extent of sewing faults

4.3

Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for repair

5

Fix machine and communicate outcomes

5.1

Readjust settings, repair or replace faulty machine parts and return sewing machine to optimal performance

5.2

Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed

5.3

Maintain records and prepare reports, where necessary

5.4

Document adjustments to machines and patterns and communicate to appropriate personnel

5.5

Document operational instructions

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

Industrial sewing machines include one or more of the following:

lockstitch and chain stitch table mounted machines with power being from a motor mounted under the table and connected to the sewing machine by a pulley

overlock table mounted sewing machines and sergers with power being from a motor mounted under the table and connected to the sewing machine by a pulley

high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines

Machine settings for sewing machine include one or more of the following:

gaps

tolerances

clearances

tension

needle speed and timing

direction

other settings depending on the industrial sewing machine settings depending on the machine model and function and production requirements

Faults in sewing include one or more of the following:

contamination

incorrect thread tension

mechanical breakdown

electrical or electronic fault

poor feeding and threading of needles

dirty or oily marks on thread or fabric

incorrect stitch

thread, lint or debris in rotary hook, bobbin case, needleplate and feed dog, motor and oil reservoir

puckering

thread breakages

uneven thread delivery including loop stitches and slip stitches

poor lubrication and cooling resulting in needle overheating and fabric burn

Repairs in sewing include one or more of the following:

correcting threading faults

tensioning

removal and replacement of faulty or worn parts

setting of clearances, limits and fits

re-setting or re-programming of controls and sensors

repair or replacement of pneumatic or hydraulic components

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 
Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator 
Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation 
Set up machine according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments and operating run at optimum quality and efficiency levels 
Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations 
Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements 
Operate sewing machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards 
Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings 
Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly 
Monitor industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures 
Communicate with operator and assess sewn product to identify the nature and extent of sewing faults 
Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for repair 
Readjust settings, repair or replace faulty machine parts and return sewing machine to optimal performance 
Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed 
Maintain records and prepare reports, where necessary 
Document adjustments to machines and patterns and communicate to appropriate personnel 
Document operational instructions 

Forms

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