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Apply lofting skills to sail making

Apply lofting skills to sail making

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTF3005A
State Code
W7482
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
24/10/2014
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to reproduce design lines onto sailcloth using manual techniques, for the purpose of sail making.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret lofting requirements
  • 1.1 Sail design specifications are accessed and sail type is identified
  • 1.2 Design lines and Table of Offsets are interpreted correctly, and sail features identified
  • 1.3 Lay up specifications of sailcloth are identified
  • 1.4 Amount of floor space required to lay out sailcloth is determined
  • 1.5 Equipment needed for lofting is selected and set up for use
  • 1.6 Steps in lofting processes are determined and sequenced for maximum productivity
2 Lay out sailcloth
  • 2.1 Loft floor is cleaned and checked for foreign objects
  • 2.2 Sailcloth is laid out correctly using proper handling techniques, according to OHS practices
  • 2.3 Sailcloth is checked for faults or inconsistencies and appropriate action taken
  • 2.4 Directional and topside layout of sailcloth is checked according to fabric cutting requirements and design specifications
  • 2.5 Sailcloth is braced to the loft floor using appropriate method
3 Create lofted lines
  • 3.1 Straight baseline is determined and created using appropriate baseline marker
  • 3.2 Grid and line markings from line drawings are measured and marked onto sailcloth square to the baseline
  • 3.3 Heights are measured and marked
  • 3.4 Offsets are copied full-scale onto sailcloth
  • 3.5 Profile lines are drawn correctly
  • 3.6 Pattern is drawn from lofted lines directly onto sailcloth, with accurate allowances made for seams, joins, reinforced edges and other design features
4 Complete lofting process
  • 4.1 Pattern markings are checked for accuracy of three-dimensional outcome against design specifications
  • 4.2 Faults in marking and inconsistencies with design specifications are identified, recorded and corrected if possible
  • 4.3 Completed work is labelled, folded, packed, and loaded correctly and transferred to next area for cutting where appropriate
  • 4.4 Housekeeping and required documentation is completed
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.
Sail type may include:
one design
cruising
cruiser and racing
racing yacht
sails for a range of boat sizes
Equipment includes:
marking chalk, tape, or other suitable implement for marking lines onto sailcloth
measuring tools
bracing materials
baseline marker
calculator
specifications charts
relevant plans and design drawings
Lay-up includes:
cross-cut, radial and membrane panel layouts
Sail Features include:
luff curves
roach profiles
leech hollows
foot rounds
marking reef points
batten pockets
openings
inserts
gussets
reinforcing
attachments
Sail cloth may include:
dacron
nylon
vinyl
canvas
wovens
spinnaker
laminet
composite sailcloth
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
Required documentation may include:
record of inconsistencies or faults
record of adhesives, materials and processes used
instructions for finishing
time and date
labelling
packing or transfer information
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:
comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of tools and equipment used in handling materials, laying out and marking out
interpret and apply Design Lines and Table of Offsets defining the pattern to be marked out
interpret dimensions and other relevant specifications of components to be incorporated in pattern
apply lay out, measuring and mark out techniques
document and communicate work related information
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU48 MSTTF3005 Apply lofting skills to sail making Unit of competency