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 to use sewing machine | 2.1 | Determine materials and machining requirements and develop plan for sewing operations |
| 2.2 | Clean, check, set up and adjust machine according to specifications for work |
| 2.3 | Identify poor machine performance and adjust, as required |
| 2.4 | Check and lay out fabric pieces in sequence according to production operations |
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3 | Use sewing machine | 3.1 | Sew pieces according to pattern requirements and quality standards |
| 3.2 | Use machine according to requirements for efficient work |
| 3.3 | Perform a range of sewing operations to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. |
| 3.4 | Control machine and handle work according to type of operations, fabrics and product type |
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4 | Assess quality of sewn work | 4.1 | Inspect sewn work against specifications, workplace procedures and quality standards |
| 4.2 | Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and take appropriate action |
| 4.3 | Record results of quality inspection and store work ready for next operation |
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), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
checking work against specifications and preparing machine and materials
demonstrating sewing techniques on a domestic or commercial machine
using at least two (2) different fabrics, to sew at least three (3) samples of the following operations:
aligning and sewing straight seams
joining flat pieces of stable fabric together
top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams and lapped seams
demonstrating sewing techniques using one (1) or more fabrics, to sew at least three (3) different components, and include three (3) of the following operations:
gathering, easing, tucking and stitching curves
hems (double fold, rolled, blind and stitched hem)
darts and pleats
doing routine maintenance on identified sewing machine
inspecting completed work to check it complies with workplace procedures and quality, and identifying and correcting faults
recording results of quality inspection and storing work ready for next stage.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
sewing operations, such as:
aligning and sewing straight seams
joining flat pieces of stable fabric together
top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams and lapped seams
sewing techniques where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points or involving the special handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations
gathering, easing, tucking and stitching curves
hems (double fold, rolled, blind and stitched hem)
darts and pleats
techniques in using and maintaining identified sewing machine
characteristics of fabrics:
stable woven and knitted fabrics and threads, such as cotton drill, calico, double knit, rugby knit and poplin
denim, single knits, tricot and gabardine
materials, including:
fabric
buttons
zippers
trims
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 using a domestic or commercial sewing machine for fashion design, 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.