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Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX3014
State Code
OBV30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/12/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/12/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up industrial sewing machines for production, conducting sample runs, problem solving, repair, adjustment, preventative routine maintenance and testing of machines to ensure efficient working order. It does not include skills associated with general engineering (fitting), electrical and electronic systems, and fluid power systems.This unit applies to operators who use discretion and judgement in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes. They may be using operator controlled single station industrial sewing machines and high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines. Areas of work may include automotive trimming, blinds and awnings, clothing manufacture, leatherwork, marine trimming, sailmaking, upholstery or specialised textile manufacture.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and comply with work health and safety requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator
  • 1.4 Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation
  • 1.5 Set up machine and attachments according to required specifications and to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
  • 1.6 Identify and act on opportunities to minimise waste in sewing operations
  • 1.7 Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations
  • 1.8 Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements
2. Test industrial sewing machine settings
  • 2.1 Operate sewing machine according to manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards
  • 2.2 Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings
  • 2.3 Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly
3. Diagnose industrial sewing problems
  • 3.1 Monitor industrial sewing machine operation for efficiency, safety and compliance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify sewing faults through direct inspection of sewn products or communication with operator
  • 3.3 Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for rectification
4. Fix machine and communicate outcomes
  • 4.1 Make repairs and adjustments to return sewing machine to optimal performance in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 4.2 Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed
  • 4.3 Maintain accurate records and prepare reports in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Document required adjustments to machines, patterns or templates and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • 4.5 Accurately update operational instructions in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU20 MSTTX3003 Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines Unit of competency