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Perform garment repairs and alterations

Perform garment repairs and alterations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL3003
State Code
BAX38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and alter finished garments based on client needs.The unit of competency applies to repairing garments that have been damaged, either during the production process or during normal wear. It also applies to the alteration of garments following production, where they do not fit an individual.Work is conducted according to defined procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.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 repairs and alterations
  • 2.1 Identify type of garment damage or alteration required
  • 2.2 Determine repair or alteration work requirements, take measurements and develop plan
  • 2.3 Lay out work in sequence according to repair or alteration plan
  • 2.4 Prepare workstation, machines and equipment
3 Sew minor alterations or repairs by machine or hand
  • 3.1 Repair or alter product according to product requirements, quality standards and required operations
  • 3.2 Control machine speed and work handling for type of operations, fabrics and product type, and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Regularly check performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, including evidence from inspection of finished pieces, and take required action
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Inspect product and check against quality standards, identify any faults and take appropriate action
  • 4.2 Record results of inspection of finished product and complete client records
  • 4.3 Direct completed work to finish section
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7169 LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL94 MSTCL3015 Perform garment repairs and alterations Unit of competency