The unit applies to the identification and use of relevant industry information such as machine operating or maintenance instructions, manuals, garment specifications, OHS procedures, quality system documentation and drawings or sketches that may be used to assist in carrying out clothing production work activities.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires communication skills to access and apply workplace information efficiently. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to ensure information is accessed and stored appropriately, and to assess usefulness of information. Self management skills are required to maintain workplace information management standards.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify and locate clothing production information resources

1.1 Information needs are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Workplace information resources to assist in clothing production operations are identified and located.

1.3 Direction is sought from appropriate personnel, where required, in locating and obtaining information.

1.4 Information resources appropriate to work requirements and/or application are checked for currency and authenticity.

2 Access and interpret clothing production information

2.1 Relevant information is located using simple search techniques.

2.2 Symbols, codes, legends, abbreviations and clothing production terminology are interpreted correctly.

2.3 Working drawings are interpreted to guide work.

2.4 Information is accessed and relevant application understood.

2.5 Information on OHS practices and procedures is accessed and related to work activity.

2.6 Clarification or further explanation of information is obtained, where required.

2.7 Information is noted and summarised, if necessary, for subsequent use.

3 Use information resources

3.1 Information resources are used to assist in clothing production operations.

3.2 Where applicable, work is undertaken according to acquired information.

4 Store information resources

4.1 Information resources are stored appropriately to ensure security, prevention of damage, and retrieval.

4.2 Currency of documentation is referred to and maintained.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

information resources available in the workplace

range of formats that information can be presented

organisation of information by classification and cataloguing systems

own work role and activities

operating procedures for production machines or processes

expertise of key personnel

location of information resources

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

ask questions

apply information to own work

interpret clothing production terminology, symbols and data relevant to work requirements

apply basic scanning techniques to locate required information

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 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:

locate and access sources of information

interpret work information

use information resources

apply information to own work activities

store information

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.

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.

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

Information resources may include:

Standard operating procedures, safety procedures, job lists, manufacturer manuals, specifications, patterns and machine settings, Australian and International Standards, quality system documentation, customer requirements, workplace procedures and manuals, industry manuals, codes of practice, awards, legislation, plans, diagrams, log books, working drawings

hard and soft copy

key personnel, supervisors, trainers, colleagues

Located may include:

reference libraries, workplace storage areas, internet, database records, site supervisor, manager or other personnel

Working drawings

also known as trade drawings

accurate analytical drawings of garments that are detailed to show how the garment is constructed and finished

are used by designers and patternmakers to inform production - part of specification sheets

Simple search techniques may include:

using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems, etc.

computer database search or look-up, questioning, cross referencing

basic techniques to identify relevant information including skimming and scanning, identifying key words/ideas, etc.

Sector

Clothing Production

This unit contains employability skills.