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Machine sew specialised sewn products

Machine sew specialised sewn products

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2003
State Code
WI618
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
56
Description
This unit of competency covers using specific sewing machine techniques, with attachments, as required, to produce specialised sewn products.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from work instructions
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Equipment operations, components and controls are identified
  • 1.4 Operating procedures are checked to identify approved procedures and adjustments
  • 1.5 Inspection procedure for materials quality and equipment condition is identified
  • 1.6 The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Work order or sample is checked to identify exact sewing specification
  • 2.2 Materials are inspected before use and problems, including any materials or part constructed products which do not meet the job order requirements, are identified and reported
  • 2.3 Work pieces are laid out in sequence in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments
3 Adjust and control sewing machine operations
  • 3.1 Sewing machine (including attachments as required) set-up requirements and adjustments are identified and followed
  • 3.2 Machine sewing maintains required product quality and outputs
  • 3.3 Material which is able to be re-used is collected and stored, and waste and scrap is removed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Equipment and work area clean-up are completed following workplace procedures
4 Maintain quality requirements
  • 4.1 Sewing machine operations and fabrics are monitored and anything which may affect quality is reported
  • 4.2 Finished products are checked for required quality and repaired, where applicable, before moving to the next process
  • 4.3 Authorised changes in operating procedures and work requirements are implemented
5 Despatch completed work
  • 5.1 Production records and/or packing slips are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Completed work is directed to the next operation in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8759 LMFSF2003B Machine sew using specific techniques Unit of competency
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