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Use a sewing machine for fashion design

Use a sewing machine for fashion design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD2006
State Code
BAX03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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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
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components.The unit of competency applies to aligning and sewing straight seams, joining flat pieces of stable fabric together, sewing components and stitching hems, using basic stitching. Work is conducted according to defined procedures and would not be applied in a large scale production environment.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 Determine materials and machining requirements and develop plan for sewing operations
  • 2.2 Clean, check, set up and adjust machine according to specifications for work
  • 2.3 Identify poor machine performance and adjust, as required
  • 2.4 Check and lay out fabric pieces in sequence according to production operations
3 Use sewing machine
  • 3.1 Sew pieces according to pattern requirements and quality standards
  • 3.2 Use machine according to requirements for efficient work
  • 3.3 Perform a range of sewing operations to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components.
  • 3.4 Control machine and handle work according to type of operations, fabrics and product type
4 Assess quality of sewn work
  • 4.1 Inspect sewn work against specifications, workplace procedures and quality standards
  • 4.2 Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and take appropriate action
  • 4.3 Record results of quality inspection and store work ready for next operation
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ57 MSTAT2005 Sew materials by machine Unit of competency