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Sew leather by machine

Sew leather by machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLG2002
State Code
BAV37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to sew leather pieces by machine.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures, under direct supervision.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 work pieces
  • 2.1 Receive and check work bundle and assess any follow-up action
  • 2.2 Assess quality of received component parts
  • 2.3 Lay out work pieces in the correct sequence in accordance with specifications
3 Prepare workstation
  • 3.1 Set up workbench and seating to achieve operator comfort and to minimise fatigue
  • 3.2 Clean and check machines in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.3 Keep records in accordance with procedures
4 Set up machine
  • 4.1 Set up and adjust machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace requirements and specifications for the work
  • 4.2 Select threads according to specifications
  • 4.3 Check needle types, attachments and parts, and change worn needles and parts, as necessary
  • 4.4 Set and test stitch length against specifications
  • 4.5 Set tension according to specifications
  • 4.6 Test machine for correct operations
5 Perform machine sewing
  • 5.1 Select pieces according to size, colour and style
  • 5.2 Position materials to achieve required specifications, including quality and to minimise stretch
  • 5.3 Machine seams to achieve specified results
  • 5.4 Trim threads, as required
  • 5.5 Check the performance of the machine regularly for signs of faulty operations and take appropriate action
6 Conduct final quality check for operations
  • 6.1 Check final product to ensure workplace quality requirements are met
  • 6.2 Deal with production faults in accordance with procedures
7 Despatch completed work
  • 7.1 Bundle, stack, store or despatch component parts
  • 7.2 Record production faults, as required
  • 7.3 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7381 LMTLG2002A Sew leather by machine Unit of competency