The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Plan work and prepare work area
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Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity Completed |
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Work area is cleared and cleaned to provide work table free of obstructions and clear access to sewing/overlocking machine Completed |
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Safe working environment is established Completed |
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Suitable electrical power outlets, if required, are identified Completed |
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Assistance to move and position workpiece is obtained, if necessary Completed |
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Select thread and needle
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Type of material to be sewn, type of stitch to be used and nature of duty to which finished product is to be subjected is determined to assist in selection of thread and needle Completed |
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Suitable thread is selected with regard to thread material, diameter of thread, tensile strength and colour Completed |
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Appropriate needle is chosen to suit type of thread, type of stitch and material to be sewn Completed |
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Set up machine
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Machine is examined for damage, missing components or other defects Completed |
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Power cords are examined for knots, unsafe routing and insulation damage Completed |
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Machine is safely connected to power and correct 'power-on' procedure is followed Completed |
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Condition of needle is checked to ensure it is sharp, clean and free from rust and dirt Completed |
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Needle is fitted to machine Completed |
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Machine is threaded and thread is checked for free travel from spool Completed |
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Thread tension and other machine settings are checked and adjusted using test pieces, if necessary Completed |
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Operate machine
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Work piece is correctly aligned to machine Completed |
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Machine is operated in accordance with standard procedures and OHS requirements Completed |
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Work piece is appropriately fed into machine Completed |
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Performance of machine is monitored through regular checking of thread tension and other settings and inspection of stitching in finished product Completed |
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Undertake inspection, quality, labelling and documentation
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Work piece is removed from machine using assistance, if necessary Completed |
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Completed work is inspected to verify that it meets applicable technical instructions Completed |
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Any areas in need of rework or rectification are identified and marked Completed |
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Rework is performed or other appropriate action arranged Completed |
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Completed product is labelled or tagged and any necessary documentation completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures Completed |
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Clean up and maintain equipment
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Machine is switched off using correct 'power off' procedures Completed |
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Machine is cleaned, and programmed maintenance, which is within the province of the operator, is performed in accordance with enterprise requirements and manufacturer's specifications Completed |
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Worn or damaged needles are disposed of in accordance with safe working practice Completed |
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Supervisor is notified of any abnormal conditions requiring maintenance or repair Completed |
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