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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare work pieces and workstation
   • Determine job and safe work requirements from work information and seek required clarification from relevant personnel
   • Set up workbench and seating in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Prepare work pieces according to job requirements
2. Perform hand sewing tasks
   • Conduct hand sewing tasks according to work requirements and required quality standards
   • Submit work to supervisor for quality checking and complete follow up tasks in accordance with instructions
3. Perform finishing tasks
   • Perform finishing tasks in accordance with workplace instructions
   • Check work for compliance with quality standards and job specifications
   • Submit work for final quality checking.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

performed at least 2 hand sewing tasks from the following list:

sewing on buttons

sewing hems

sewing on fasteners or hooks

sewing on labels and tags

performed at least 2 finishing tasks from the following list:

sorting

attaching tickets and labels

ironing on transfers

cutting loose threads

checked work complies with quality standards and job specifications.

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Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

hand sewing techniques relevant to garments and articles processed in the organisation.

finishing techniques relevant to garments and articles processed in the organisation.

workplace quality standards and practices.

workplace recording and reporting practices.

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