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.
Types of garment damage may include:
holes, tears or rips
broken zips
worn elastic
broken seams or hems
lost buttons, hooks and eyes
Repair requirements could include:
replacing zips, buttons, or other fasteners by hand or machine
reinserting or attaching elastic
darning holes by hand or machine
Repair process involves:
planning the deconstruction of the garment so the repair can be achieved
Alterations could include:
hems
letting out or taking in seams for fit
reshaping garment with dart and seams
Measurements may include:
depth of hem take-up or let-down
sleeve length
waist, bust or hip measurement
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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
environmental practices
Machines
Machines must include the full range of machines required to complete repairs and alterations which may include:
blind hemmers, buttonholers, button sewers, elasticators and binders
plain lockstitch sewing machine, three, four or five thread overlocker, zigzag sewing machine
Set-up may include:
correct thread, needle size and length needle guard, tension setting and attachments
Operations may include:
sewing techniques where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points or involving the special handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations
all operations required to complete repair and alteration in construction

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:
plan process for repairs or alterations to occur
check work pieces against specifications for repairs or alterations
prepare workstation and work before commencing sewing operations
apply range of sewing techniques required to repair or alter product
operate machines required for repairs and alterations
apply OHS practices in work operations
perform quality checks
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

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.