Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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.