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Sew components

Sew components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2004
State Code
BAX54
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
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 undertake sewing to assemble and sew garment components or textile products using one or more machines for intermediate sewing operations. Operations include feeding and handling of work involving directional changes, contouring or critical stopping points or requiring feeding and handling skills because of fabric or material variation.The unit of competency applies to sewing work using a machine such as 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.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 components
  • 2.1 Prepare to use sewing machine
  • 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 previous operations have been successfully completed
3 Sew components
  • 3.1 Complete required sewing operations to sew work pieces using machine according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces
  • 3.3 Take required action to address poor performance
4 Review and complete work
  • 4.1 Inspect sewn components or textile products, 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7152 LMTCL2004B Sew components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL95 MSTCL2023 Sew components Unit of competency