Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Design specifications may include:
type of garment
style requirements
fit model specifications
sizing
design restrictions or conditions
trims and accessories
fabric
Garment may include:
commercially tailored garments such as suits, coats, jackets trousers, skirts and dresses
evening wear
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
Machines must include:
a full range of machines required to complete whole garment construction, which may include a combination of the following:
plain lockstitch sewing machine, a three, four or five thread overlocker, a zigzag sewing machine
blind hemmers, buttonholers, button sewers, pocket and collaring machines, elasticators and binders
specialist machines such as binding, moulding, embroidery etc.
Embellishment may include:
hand embellishing such as:
beading
smocking
embroidery stitches
fabric manipulation
machine embellishment such as:
quilting
pintucking
shirring
machine embroidery
appliqué
lace insertion
Finished 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
Appropriate personnel may include
managers
colleagues
specialist staff
designers
patternmakers
production supervisors

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:
prepare for construction of product sample
prepare workstation and work pieces before commencing sewing operations
apply a range of sewing techniques required to construct whole garments
operate machines required for complete operations
apply OHS practices in work operations
communicate information to designer and patternmaker
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.

Interdependent Assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.