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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for garment construction
  2. Prepare work pieces
  3. Prepare workstation
  4. Identify poor machine performance
  5. Sew garment
  6. Complete work

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

characteristics of a variety of fabrics threads and other materials used in garment assembly

quality standards and practices

sequence of operations

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

plan product construction

use and maintain a variety of production machines such as plain lockstitch sewing machine a three four or five thread overlocker a zigzag sewing machine blind hemmers buttonholers button sewers pocket and collaring machines elasticators and binders

handle receive and assemble garments

conduct quality checks of own work

identify noncompliances with quality standards

identify hazards and control measures associated with assembly and sewing of garments

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

prepare for product construction

check work pieces against pattern or specifications

prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations

apply range of sewing techniques required to construct whole garment

operate machines required for complete operations

apply OHS practices in work operations

perform quality checks

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Garment requirements may include:

work pieces, accessories and trims

pattern

production or delivery time requirements

Garment may include:

any item of clothing that includes multiple pieces such as sleeves, collars and trims, and which is made to production specifications (for example shirts, trousers, dresses, unstructured jackets, skirts)

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Machines must include:

a full range of machines required to complete whole garment construction, which may include a combination of the following:

plain lockstitch sewing machine, a three, four or five thread overlocker, a zigzag sewing machine

blind hemmers, buttonholers, button sewers, pocket and collaring machines, elasticators and binders

Set-up may include:

correct thread, needle size and length needle guard, tension setting and attachments

Operations may include:

• 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

production of whole garment from specifications or patterns

sample machining

all operations required to complete whole garment construction