Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures
- Job requirements are identified from work instructions
- OH&S requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Equipment components, equipment condition and controls are identified
- Operating procedures are checked to identify any approved adjustments
- Equipment operations and production procedures are identified
- The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
- Work order or sample is checked to identify sewing specifications
- Required materials, tools and equipment are assembled
- Materials and equipment are inspected and any faults are identified and reported
- Work sequence is planned to suit job, and materials are laid out
- If required, naps, pattern direction and face side of materials are identified
- Components are matched and secured with tacking, pins or adhesives as required
- Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments
- Set up and control sewing machine operations
- Maintain quality requirements
- Finish and dispatch work