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Machine sew materials

Machine sew materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2002
State Code
WI617
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency covers using sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify sewing machine equipment controls and procedures
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from work instructions
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Equipment components, equipment condition and controls are identified
  • 1.4 Operating procedures are checked to identify any approved adjustments
  • 1.5 Equipment operations and production procedures are identified
  • 1.6 The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
2 Prepare for work
  • 2.1 Work order or sample is checked to identify sewing specifications
  • 2.2 Required materials, tools and equipment are assembled
  • 2.3 Materials and equipment are inspected and any faults are identified and reported
  • 2.4 Work sequence is planned to suit job, and materials are laid out
  • 2.5 If required, naps, pattern direction and face side of materials are identified
  • 2.6 Components are matched and secured with tacking, pins or adhesives as required
  • 2.7 Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine lubrication and adjustments
3 Set up and control sewing machine operations
  • 3.1 Sewing machine is set up and adjusted
  • 3.2 Sewing operation is according to workplace procedures and material characteristics
  • 3.3 Required product quality and outputs are maintained
4 Maintain quality requirements
  • 4.1 Machining process is monitored and conditions which may affect work quality are reported
  • 4.2 Authorised changes in operating procedures are implemented
5 Finish and despatch work
  • 5.1 Completed work is checked for required quality, finished as required, and repaired, where applicable, before moving to the next process
  • 5.2 Material which is able to be re-used is collected and stored
  • 5.3 Equipment and work area clean up and waste management are completed following workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Workplace records are completed as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8758 LMFSF2002B Machine sew materials Unit of competency