Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Job requirements are identified from work instructions
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Machines, attachments, materials, work method and sequence are determined
- Equipment, including any supplementary equipment, is identified and checked for safe operation, components and controls
- Materials are identified and inspected and problems, including any materials or part-constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
- Conduct sewing operation
- Sewing machine, including attachments, as required, set-up requirements and adjustments are observed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Appropriate thread type and size is fitted to machine
- Machine is operated to maintain required product quality and outputs
- Reinforcing/protective measures, fittings/attachments and fixing devices are attached in accordance with workplace procedures
- Finished products, including covers, are inspected for quality with unacceptable items being reprocessed in accordance with workplace instructions
- Complete work
- Unused materials are stored, as required
- Workplace required documentation, including stock usage, is completed and processed following workplace procedures
- Work area is cleaned and damaged tools and equipment tagged, as required
- Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse as required by workplace procedures