Set up, adjust and maintain domestic sewing machines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMTTX3016A, 'Set up, adjust and maintain domestic sewing machines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Set up, adjust and maintain domestic sewing machines' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Set up domestic sewing machine for production operation or product change

1.1 Machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator are interpreted to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator.

1.2 Tools appropriate for the machine and task are selected, prepared and used in a safe and effective manner to set up machine for operation

1.3 Machine is set up according to required specifications for operation including fixing of required attachments and to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels

1.4 Needle or needles are threaded, checked and tension set for planned sewing operations

1.5 Lubrication is checked prior to operation

1.6 Sewing machine operators are instructed of any special operating requirements

2 Test domestic sewing machine settings

2.1 Sewing machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards

2.2 Sewn product or sample is examined to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved and to identify required adjustments to machine settings

2.3 Required adjustments are identified and documented and machine settings adjusted accordingly

3 Diagnose and fix domestic sewing problems

3.1 Domestic sewing machine operation is monitored to assess operational efficiency and safe operation in accordance with OHS procedures

3.2 Discuss the nature and extent of sewing faults with operator

3.3 Sewn product is assessed to identify sewing faults

3.4 Problems and faults are identified and analysed to determine root cause

3.5 Fault diagnosis is established and strategy for repair is determined

3.6 Sewing machine is returned to optimal performance through readjustment of settings or repair or replacement of faulty machine parts

3.7 Sewing machine is tested and sample produced to ensure problems have been fixed

4 Communicate operational information

4.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared where necessary

4.2 Adjustments to machines are documented and discussed with appropriate personnel

4.3 Instructions to operators are given and documented


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMTTX3016A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMT40107 - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
  • LMT31909 - Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanic
  • LMT30107 - Certificate III in Textile Production
  • LMT50407 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management