Unit of competency Outline

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Finish garment production

Finish garment production

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCL2008B
State Code
W7156
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/02/2009
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
27/02/2009
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to finish completed work in the production of garments or other associated articles.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare workstation
  • 1.1 Workbench and seating are set up according to safety standards and OHS practices.
  • 1.2 Components are laid out in proximity and sequence according to specifications.
2 Finish work
  • 2.1 Finishing operations are performed according to customer specifications.
  • 2.2 Garment or article is checked against specifications to ensure correct sizing and attention to loose threads, and missing buttons and attachments.
  • 2.3 Faults are identified, reported and returned to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards.
  • 2.4 Production and other records are completed.
  • 2.5 OHS practices are followed.
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.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
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
Components may include
tags
trims
garments
buttons
fasteners
labels
belt and button loops
Finishing operations may include
trimming loose threads
checking
spotting
sorting
hand or machine sewing buttons or fasteners
hand or machine sewing hems
securing lining
sewing and cutting buttonholes
attaching accessories or trims
attaching tickets and labels
bundling
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:
attach correct components to garments and articles
complete finishing operations
ensure finished garment meets specifications
deal with faults appropriately
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1456 LMTPRCL06AA Bundle cut work - 1 Unit of competency
W6480 LMTCL2008A Finish garment production Unit of competency
E1462 LMTPRCL09AA Finish work - 1 Unit of competency
E1463 LMTPRCL09BA Finish work - 2 Unit of competency
E1458 LMTPRCL07AA Make tickets and labels - 1 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX56 MSTCL2008 Finish garment production Unit of competency