List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare to use sewing machine | 2.1 | Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action |
| 2.2 | Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed |
| 2.3 | Lay out work pieces in sequence |
| 2.4 | Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures |
| 2.5 | Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work |
| 2.6 | Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required |
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3 | Sew work pieces | 3.1 | Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards |
| 3.2 | Use machine according to requirements for speed of work |
| 3.3 | Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type |
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4 | Assess quality of sewn pieces | 4.1 | Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards |
| 4.2 | Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report |
| 4.3 | Record results of quality inspection |
| 4.4 | Complete production records or packing slips as required |
| 4.5 | Direct work to next operation or packing section |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
checking work against ticket information or specification sheets
preparing workstation tools and equipment
performing basic machining tasks where feeding and positioning of fabric is guided by the machine, using at least two (2) different fabrics, to sew at least one (1) sample of each of the following operations:
aligning and sewing straight seams
joining flat pieces of stable fabric together
top stitch, edge stitch, open seams, closed seams and lapped seams
sewing and doing routine maintenance on at least one (1) of the following machines:
plain lockstitch machine
three thread overlocker
zigzag machine
inspecting completed work to check quality and production output requirements, and identifying and correcting faults
recording results of quality inspection and completing production records or packing slips as required.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
garment assembly processes and machines where the positioning of the work may be controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices, or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric
techniques in using and maintaining one or more automatic machines:
plain lockstitch machine
three thread overlocker
zigzag machine
characteristics of stable woven and knitted fabrics and threads, such as cotton drill, calico, double knit, rugby knit and poplin
quality standards and practices
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in using a sewing machine, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.