Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:54 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Use a sewing machine

Use a sewing machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2001
State Code
BAX59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
View on TGA
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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew work pieces.The unit of competency applies to sewing techniques where the positioning of the work is controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices, or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric.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 use sewing machine
  • 2.1 Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action
  • 2.2 Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations, such as pressing and cutting, have been successfully completed
  • 2.3 Lay out work pieces in sequence
  • 2.4 Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to specifications for work
  • 2.6 Identify poor machine performance and adjust as required
3 Sew work pieces
  • 3.1 Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards
  • 3.2 Use machine according to requirements for speed of work
  • 3.3 Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type
4 Assess quality of sewn pieces
  • 4.1 Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards
  • 4.2 Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report
  • 4.3 Record results of quality inspection
  • 4.4 Complete production records or packing slips as required
  • 4.5 Direct work to next operation or packing section
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7149 LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL98 MSTCL2021 Use a sewing machine Unit of competency