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Sew components

Sew components

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2023
State Code
OBL95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to 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 work requiring feeding and handling skills because of fabric or material variation.The unit 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 may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to sew components
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Carry out routine maintenance of sewing machine in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Check needles, attachments and parts, and replace worn items in accordance with manufacturer instructions or report in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Receive work and check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations have been successfully completed
2. Sew components
  • 2.1 Complete required sewing operations to sew work pieces using machine in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, and use evidence from inspection of finished pieces
  • 2.3 Take required action to address poor machine performance
3. Review and complete work
  • 3.1 Inspect sewn items against quality standards, identify any faults, and take appropriate action to rectify
  • 3.2 Record results of inspection of finished component in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Record action taken to either reject or correct faulty components
  • 3.4 Record preventative action taken to avoid recurrence of defective pieces
  • 3.5 Complete production records or packing slips in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Direct completed work to next operation or packing section based on nature of item
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX54 MSTCL2004 Sew components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ57 MSTAT2005 Sew materials by machine Unit of competency