Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Bedspread manufacture

This unit covers work involving the production of bedspreads, including quilted, lined and unlined styles by reading and interpreting patterns, plans and work instructions

Unit context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the reading and interpreting of plans and instructions. This may be demonstrated either individually or in a team environment

Tools and equipment may include:
measuring and calculating equipment, including tapes, rulers, calculators, computers
fabric cutting and sewing tools, including scissors, sewing machines, hemming machines, overlockers, etc.

Materials

Materials may include plain and patterned fabric and decorative trims

Pattern interpretation is to determine the following:
type of materials specified
decorative finishes to be applied
required tools and equipment for the task
number and size of bedspreads to be produced
quality requirements

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the production of bedspreads

Machine manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Identify materials used in bedspread manufacture, and any special sewing or handling requirements for those materials
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Interpret work order and patterns and locate and apply relevant information
Interpret patterns and work instructions
Select and use tools and equipment appropriate to the task
Manufacture at least three different styles of bedspread
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Report process or materials faults, damaged products or equipment

Underpinning Knowledge
Basic bedspread styles and variations
The standard range of bedspread sizes
The range of fabrics and decorative finishes used in the making of bedspreads
The interpretation of patterns
Identification of equipment, processes and procedures
Workflow in relation to bedspread production

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, estimate bedspread material requirements and other material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate manufacturing problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the manufacture of bedspreads, including tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Patterns, materials, tools and equipment.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)