Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

General context
Work involves hand sewing a welt to a welt constructed shoe
Discretion, imitative and judgement must be demonstrated on the job in own work either individually or in a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures on a range of leather pieces
Stitch styles include speedy and saddlery stitching
Normal operator maintenance of needles and associated hand tools
Completion of job and product records and other relevant documentation
Interaction with customers and other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Manufacturers' specifications and instructions regarding application of materials and threads
Customer requirements
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Industry codes and symbols
Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures
Product change policies and procedures
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the hand sewing a welt to a welt constructed shoe
Standard work practices including the safe use of needles and associated tools and the storage, safe handling and disposal of needles and materials associated with hand sewing
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes
Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Procedures for safety, environmental protection, housekeeping and quality as specified by equipment and materials manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

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 to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of needles and associated tools
interpret work orders
interpret specifications of needles, threads and materials used in the hand sewing process
prepare and set up welt for hand sewing
perform hand sewing of welt
inspect completed work and determine any rectification necessary
document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems

Interdependent assessment of units
Competence in this unit is not dependent on possession of competence in any other units. The unit may therefore be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

precautions and safe working practices based on relevant OH&S legislation, codes of
practice, policies and procedures
hazards associated with hand sewing process
hand sewing principles and techniques including various types of stitches used
relevant quality standards for hand sewing welts
safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures
general housekeeping policies and procedures
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
locate and interpret technical information about needles, threads and materials
perform various types of stitches
maintain work area
apply all relevant safety practices
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving hand sewing a welt to a welt constructed shoe
Access is required to specifications of materials, needles and threads, and information on relevant safety procedures, enterprise procedures, and quality standards
Access is required to all necessary facilities, materials, needles, threads and tools associated with the hand sewing process

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing procedures and consequences
completing tasks
identifying problems and faults
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management procedures
Actions are implemented promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel
Competence is assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of hand stitching applications

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an industry approved simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry products and materials
Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)