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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for garment assembly
  2. Assemble garment components
  3. Complete work

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of

techniques in using and maintaining three thread overlocker and commercial sewing machines

characteristics of a range of commercially available fabrics including lace woven and knitted fabrics and threads such as denim single knits tricot gabardine

safety and environmental aspects of relevant garment assembly processes

sequence of operations for garment assembly

the impact of adjustments to garment components or seams

methods of assembling garment pieces for the purposes of prototype production

embellishments that are used in garment assembly

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

sew accurately using a commercial machine

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 practice

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

operate a commercial sewing and over locking machine to assemble a prototype garment

make adjustments to enhance the design

apply OHS practices in a simulated work operations

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.

Work pieces includes

pieces of fabric which have been cut according to the pattern requirements and may include:

a range of fabric types, including cottons, woollens, synthetics, velvets, lace, stretch, knitted, etc.

single and multi-directional prints

interfacings and linings

Attaching patterns to fabric includes:

pinning

tacking

Components may include:

sleeves

waistbands - straight/shaped

collars

cuffs

plackets

facings - neck, armhole

binds

zips (dress, skirt, trouser, invisible)

buttons and buttonholes

OHS practices

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

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

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Machines may include:

commercial sewing machine

three thread overlocker

zigzag sewing machine

Set-up includes:

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

checking for worn components that may impact on sewing operations

routine cleaning and oiling

Garment assembly techniques includes:

straight sewing using a range of hem types (double fold, rolled, blind, stitched hem)

sewing techniques where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves contouring, stopping or handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations

gathering, easing, tucking

gluing and bonding

Hand sewing and finishing includes:

attaching buttons and other closures

attaching embellishments such as trims, badges, etc.

hemming and overstitching

gluing and bonding trims, etc.

Assembly issues may include:

complex or time-consuming assembly

quality

difficulty in following pattern or design concepts

problems arising from material selection

issues relating to sizing or fabric cuts

Appropriate personnel may include:

patternmakers

designers

production personnel

sample machinists