Unit of competency Outline
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Access and use information resources for clothing production operations
Access and use information resources for clothing production operations
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCL2017B
LMTCL2017B
State Code
W7165
W7165
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to access and use information resources for clothing production operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and locate clothing production information resources
- 1.1 Information needs are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel.
- 1.2 Workplace information resources to assist in clothing production operations are identified and located.
- 1.3 Direction is sought from appropriate personnel, where required, in locating and obtaining information.
- 1.4 Information resources appropriate to work requirements and/or application are checked for currency and authenticity.
2 Access and interpret clothing production information
- 2.1 Relevant information is located using simple search techniques.
- 2.2 Symbols, codes, legends, abbreviations and clothing production terminology are interpreted correctly.
- 2.3 Working drawings are interpreted to guide work.
- 2.4 Information is accessed and relevant application understood.
- 2.5 Information on OHS practices and procedures is accessed and related to work activity.
- 2.6 Clarification or further explanation of information is obtained, where required.
- 2.7 Information is noted and summarised, if necessary, for subsequent use.
3 Use information resources
- 3.1 Information resources are used to assist in clothing production operations.
- 3.2 Where applicable, work is undertaken according to acquired information.
4 Store information resources
- 4.1 Information resources are stored appropriately to ensure security, prevention of damage, and retrieval.
- 4.2 Currency of documentation is referred to and maintained.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
Information resources may include:
Standard operating procedures, safety procedures, job lists, manufacturer manuals, specifications, patterns and machine settings, Australian and International Standards, quality system documentation, customer requirements, workplace procedures and manuals, industry manuals, codes of practice, awards, legislation, plans, diagrams, log books, working drawings
hard and soft copy
key personnel, supervisors, trainers, colleagues
Located may include:
reference libraries, workplace storage areas, internet, database records, site supervisor, manager or other personnel
Working drawings
also known as trade drawings
accurate analytical drawings of garments that are detailed to show how the garment is constructed and finished
are used by designers and patternmakers to inform production - part of specification sheets
Simple search techniques may include:
using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems, etc.
computer database search or look-up, questioning, cross referencing
basic techniques to identify relevant information including skimming and scanning, identifying key words/ideas, etc.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
Information resources may include:
Standard operating procedures, safety procedures, job lists, manufacturer manuals, specifications, patterns and machine settings, Australian and International Standards, quality system documentation, customer requirements, workplace procedures and manuals, industry manuals, codes of practice, awards, legislation, plans, diagrams, log books, working drawings
hard and soft copy
key personnel, supervisors, trainers, colleagues
Located may include:
reference libraries, workplace storage areas, internet, database records, site supervisor, manager or other personnel
Working drawings
also known as trade drawings
accurate analytical drawings of garments that are detailed to show how the garment is constructed and finished
are used by designers and patternmakers to inform production - part of specification sheets
Simple search techniques may include:
using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems, etc.
computer database search or look-up, questioning, cross referencing
basic techniques to identify relevant information including skimming and scanning, identifying key words/ideas, etc.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
locate and access sources of information
interpret work information
use information resources
apply information to own work activities
store information
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
locate and access sources of information
interpret work information
use information resources
apply information to own work activities
store information
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6489 | LMTCL2017A | Access and use information resources for clothing production operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAX52 | MSTCL2014 | Access and use information resources for clothing production operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W382 | LMT40307 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Qualification |
| W371 | LMT30507 | Certificate III in Clothing Production | Qualification |
| W358 | LMT20707 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) | Qualification |
| W357 | LMT20607 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |