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Cut single layer fabrics

Cut single layer fabrics

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2001
State Code
WI616
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers measuring out and cutting single layer fabrics for manufacture of curtains and soft furnishing accessories. It does not apply to cutting from patterns.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work operations
  • 1.1 Required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment are identified
  • 1.2 Fabric sizes to be cut are identified from work order plus any required allowances
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected and checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set, operation and safe condition
  • 1.6 Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out smooth and square
2 Prepare materials for cutting
  • 2.1 Fabrics are inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
  • 2.2 Naps, direction, pattern matches and face of the materials are identified
  • 2.3 Tools and equipment are checked for operation
3 Complete cutting operations
  • 3.1 Cutting is completed with cut out materials identified/labelled where required
  • 3.2 Any measurements for pleat lines, hems, headings and any special seam allowances are marked out using workplace approved methods
  • 3.3 Where required, fabrics are hung using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
  • 3.4 Cut lengths are despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Unused materials are stored as required
  • 3.6 Workplace required documentation is completed following appropriate procedures
  • 3.7 Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required
  • 3.8 Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/re-use as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8757 LMFSF2001B Cut single layer fabrics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP16 MSFSF2015 Cut single layer fabrics Unit of competency