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Machine upper according to product requirements

Machine upper according to product requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFP2006
State Code
BAW37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to machine uppers according to product requirements.The unit of competency applies to loading, guiding and unloading a range of machine types to sew shoe uppers. It includes guided and freehand sewing. Sewing includes corners, curves, complex shapes, and contouring and joining of different materials. Sewing techniques include those where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretional changes, contouring or critical stopping points, or involving the special handling skills required to accommodate variations in materials and meet product requirements.Work is conducted according to defined procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
2 Prepare to sew upper
  • 2.1 Check work bundle, assess quality of component parts and lay out work pieces in correct sequence
  • 2.2 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue
  • 2.3 Clean and check machine, and adjust machine settings according to manufacturer instructions and specifications for work
  • 2.4 Select threads according to specifications, check needle types and attachments, and change parts and worn needles as necessary
  • 2.5 Set stitch length, set up tension and test against specifications
  • 2.6 Test machine for correct operation
3 Perform machine sewing
  • 3.1 Select pieces according to shape, size, colour and style
  • 3.2 Accurately position materials to achieve required specifications, including quality and to minimise stretch
  • 3.3 Sew corners, curves, complex shapes, and contouring and joining of different materials
  • 3.4 Handle work pieces involving discretional changes, contouring or critical stopping points and variations in materials, according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Machine seams to achieve specific results and trim threads
  • 3.6 Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty performance and take follow-up action to address faulty machine performance
4 Conduct final quality check and despatch work
  • 4.1 Bundle uppers and component parts, stack and store or despatch
  • 4.2 Address production faults according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Bundle uppers, stack and store or despatch
  • 4.4 Record production faults as required
  • 4.5 Complete work records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7275 LMTFP2006B Machine upper according to product requirements Unit of competency