Unit of competency Outline

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Sew components, complex tasks

Sew components, complex tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2019
State Code
BAX49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform complex tasks to align and sew the sections of a garment because of the complexity of combining parts, or because of frequent variation in fabrics and materials.This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble or sew components in situations that involve the use of either single industrial machines for advanced fabric manipulations and demonstrated shaping of the end product, or the operation of three or more different industrial machine types, that require feeding and handling skills, directional changes, and contouring as well as critical stopping points.Machine types may include a plain lockstitch sewing machine, a three, four or five thread overlocker, a blind hemming machine or a zigzag sewing machine.Work is conducted according to defined procedures and requires discretion, initiative and judgement.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 perform complex tasks
  • 2.1 Prepare to use sewing machines
  • 2.2 Check needles, attachments and parts and identify worn needles and parts and report or replace, according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Receive work and check that the bundle matches ticket information and that that previous operations have been successfully completed
3 Perform complex sewing tasks
  • 3.1 Sew complex work pieces or manipulate fabric to ensure correct shaping of the end result, using machine according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Perform complex sewing operations demonstrating different operations or for advanced fabric manipulation
  • 3.3 Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces
  • 3.4 Take required action to address poor performance
4 Review and complete work
  • 4.1 Inspect sewn complex work, identify any faults, take appropriate action and check finished pieces against quality standards
  • 4.2 Record results of inspection of finished component
  • 4.3 Record action taken to either reject or correct faulty components
  • 4.4 Record preventative action taken to avoid recurrence of defective pieces
  • 4.5 Complete production records or packing slips
  • 4.6 Direct completed work to next operation or packing section
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ51 MSTAT3005 Sew garments Unit of competency