Unit of competency Outline

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Sew or patch by machine

Sew or patch by machine

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFR2005A
State Code
W7296
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for machine sewing of leather or other materials associated with the repair of footwear or other items.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect the shoe or item
  • 1.1 Shoes or item are inspected and customer advised on repair requirements and costs prior to commencing shoe repair
  • 1.2 Job sheet is prepared and reviewed to ensure all requirements are included
  • 1.3 Appropriate method of repair determined and appropriate tools are selected, prepared and checked
2 Prepare work pieces
  • 2.1 Pieces for patching are skived to ensure finished edges are smooth and flush, as required
  • 2.2 Pieces are solutioned in place prior to stitching and finishing, as required
3 Prepare workstation
  • 3.1 Machines are cleaned and checked
  • 3.2 Records are kept
4 Set up machine
  • 4.1 Machine is set up and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, workplace requirements and specifications for the work
  • 4.2 Threads are selected to match original threads and meet specifications
  • 4.3 Needle is selected to ensure correct type and size
  • 4.4 Stitch length is set and tested against required specifications
  • 4.5 Tension is set according to specifications
  • 4.6 Machine foot height adjusted to suit thickness and nature of material being repaired
  • 4.7 Machine is tested for correct operations
5 Perform machine sewing
  • 5.1 Pieces are accurately positioned to achieve required specifications and quality
  • 5.2 Pieces are machined to achieve specifies results including seam or hole line up and overstitching as required
  • 5.3 Stitches are tapped down as required
  • 5.4 Threads are trimmed and burnished as required
  • 5.5 Work is performed according to OHS practices
6 Identify poor machine performance
  • 6.1 The performance of the machine is regularly checked for signs of faulty operations and action taken
7 Check and finish work
  • 7.1 Final product is checked to ensure workplace quality requirements are met
  • 7.2 Shoes or item are stained, cleaned, polished and finished of to match as close as possible original colour
  • 7.3 Repaired shoes or items are packaged, labelled and stored
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.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check work against work order information and workplace standards
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
apply basic sewing techniques over the range of materials and items indicated in the range of variables
check and quality of work
check and adjust sewing machine
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W1422 LMTPRFR06A Sew/patch by machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAW15 MSTFR2005 Sew or patch by machine Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W362 LMT21107 Certificate II in Footwear Repair Qualification
W374 LMT30807 Certificate III in Footwear Repair Qualification