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 |
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2 | Prepare work pieces and workstation | 2.1 | Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures |
| 2.2 | Identify work requirements and clarify as required |
| 2.3 | Prepare work pieces |
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3 | Perform hand sewing tasks | 3.1 | Conduct hand sewing tasks according to workplace standards |
| 3.2 | Submit work to supervisor for quality checking |
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4 | Perform finishing tasks | 4.1 | Perform finishing tasks according to workplace direction |
| 4.2 | Check work for compliance with quality standards and job specifications |
| 4.3 | Submit work for final quality checking. |
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) and safe work practices
applying relevant standards
clarifying work requirements
performing hand sewing tasks for at least two (2) garments or articles to workplace standards
performing finishing tasks to at least two (2) garments or articles to workplace standards
checking work complies with quality standards and job specifications
submitting work for final quality checking.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
hand sewing techniques
finishing techniques
quality standards and practices
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
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 hand sewing and finishing, 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.