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Cut fabrics for prototype designs

Cut fabrics for prototype designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTFD4011
State Code
BAW84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to lay up, make marker and cut work for sample designs where only a couple of garments would be cut out at a time, as required by the designer to test design or pattern. The unit of competency applies to situations where single garments or only a couple of layers of fabric may be cut. The marker may be developed directly on the fabric lay or planned separately and applied. Cutting tools and equipment would include dress maker's shears, electric cutting tools and rotary cutters.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 to cut fabrics for prototype design
  • 2.1 Prepare work space and ensure all tools and equipment are clean and serviced according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Prepare cutting table to suit correct lay length and set-up, lay-up and marking equipment
  • 2.3 Check fabric width and quality with laying-up instructions
  • 2.4 Lay up fabric and adjust tension to match fabric performance
  • 2.5 Inspect fabric for faults and cut out faults using splicing (overlap joining) or other appropriate repair techniques
3 Cut fabrics for design prototypes
  • 3.1 Interpret cutting order for marking requirements and collect pattern pieces
  • 3.2 Check pattern pieces and manipulate for most efficient fabric use
  • 3.3 Draw up lay marker manually or by computer and prepare laying-up instructions according to order requirements
  • 3.4 Check marker against order requirements and copy marker manually or by computer
  • 3.5 Place marker on lay, check alignments and adjust, as required
  • 3.6 Use cutting equipment to cut lay according to operating requirements
4 Review and finalise work
  • 4.1 Check cut fabric and assess quality of the product and equipment performance
  • 4.2 Direct cut work to next operation
  • 4.3 Clean work area and prepare for next job
  • 4.4 Store master copy of lay marker in filing drawer or computer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7230 LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ09 MSTAT4016 Cut and sew design prototypes Unit of competency