Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake hand sewing and finishing activities to assist in the production of garments or other associated articles. Work is performed under supervision.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare work pieces and workstation | 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information and seek required clarification from relevant personnel 1.2 Set up workbench and seating in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 Prepare work pieces according to job requirements |
2. Perform hand sewing tasks | 2.1 Conduct hand sewing tasks according to work requirements and required quality standards 2.2 Submit work to supervisor for quality checking and complete follow up tasks in accordance with instructions |
3. Perform finishing tasks | 3.1 Perform finishing tasks in accordance with workplace instructions 3.2 Check work for compliance with quality standards and job specifications 3.3 Submit work for final quality checking. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
a production environment set up for hand sewing and finishing, including related standard operating procedures (SOPs)
garments or articles for sewing or finishing.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Reading skills to:
interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and specifications
check work against ticket information or specification sheets
Oral communication skills to interpret and clarify work instructions.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Clothing production