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Lay out patterns and cut fabrics

Lay out patterns and cut fabrics

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF3007
State Code
WI636
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 laying out patterns and cutting fabrics for construction of soft furnishings, upholstery products, and mattresses and bases.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 Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions, are noted and required guides on the cutting table are identified
  • 1.4 Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
  • 1.5 Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics and type of materials
  • 1.6 Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the fabrics to be cut
  • 1.7 Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition
  • 1.8 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 of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified
  • 2.3 Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table
  • 2.4 Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern
  • 2.5 Measurements are made and appropriate adjustments are made
  • 2.6 Tools and equipment are checked for operation
3 Complete cutting operations
  • 3.1 Required cutting operations are completed to cut out materials following work instructions
  • 3.2 Fabrics are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
  • 3.3 Unused materials are stored as required
  • 3.4 Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
  • 3.5 Cut fabrics are folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Stock usage is reported as required by workplace 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
W8777 LMFSF3007B Lay out patterns and cut fabrics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL11 MSFSF3016 Lay out patterns and cut fabrics Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification