Lay out and mark out canvas or sail materials

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:27 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSTTF2010

State Code
BAU59

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

030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

01/12/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to lay out and mark out materials for the manufacture of canvas or sail products.Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace, including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in operational indoor or outdoor workplaces.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.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 for laying out and marking out processes

2.1 Analyse specifications, drawings, sketches or diagrams to determine task requirements
2.2 Determine amount of floor or table space required to lay out material
2.3 Select and set up equipment needed for laying and marking out
2.4 Determine and sequence steps in laying and marking out processes for maximum productivity
2.5 Ensure there is adequate lighting for the laying and marking out processes
2.6 Apply workplace procedures and instructions

3 Lay out material

3.1 Remove obstructions and debris from around work area, and clean work table or work surface
3.2 Move material to the work area and spread out onto the work table or work surface
3.3 Layer material according to requirements and anchor to prevent movement using appropriate devices and WHS work practices
3.4 Place templates in position, if used

4 Mark out required shapes and features

4.1 Interpret dimensions and other relevant specifications and establish datum point
4.2 Plot and mark out required shapes using manual or electronic processes to maximise use or material and minimise waste
4.3 Make allowances for seams, joins, reinforced edges and other design features
4.4 Plot and mark positions of openings, inserts, gussets, reinforcing, attachments and other components

5 Use plotting table

5.1 Check plotting table vacuum to ensure it reaches specified value
5.2 Lay out material on table and check to ensure it is free of creases, folds or other conditions that would prevent it lying flat
5.3 Check plotter slide for smooth travel
5.4 Initiate appropriate software program and load or key in data required by software program
5.5 Perform plotting processes and apply WHS practices
5.6 Release vacuum when plotting process is complete, and complete relevant documentation

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W7469	LMTTF2010A	Lay out and mark out canvas or sail materials	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OEZ27	MSTTF3013	Construct manufactured textile products	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDF6	MST20216	Certificate II in TCF Production Operations	Qualification