Assessor Resource
LMTFR2005A
Sew or patch by machine
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to the sewing or patching of pieces of leather and other material. It covers the use of a basic sewing machine using straight stitching.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.
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 the application of skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and effective use of sewing machines in footwear repair and recognise and act upon problems with own work. This unit also requires an ability to communicate information to customers on repair requirements and costs and complete required job sheets. Self management skills are used to ensure work standards are achieved.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for machine sewing of leather or other materials associated with the repair of footwear or other items.
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