Elements and Performance Criteria

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
Equipment may include:
Lay-up equipment:
weights
clamps
spreading table
Cutting equipment:
round blade cutter
straight knife cutter
drills
metal die
computerised cutting machine
Equipment set-up and check includes:
cleaning, checking for faults and assessing servicing against manufacturer instructions
positioning of cutting table
changing cutting blades
Routine maintenance includes:
changing blades, drill bits on cutting equipment
Lay-up instructions may be according to:
job cards, cutting orders, customer order breakdown
marker
Required action taken includes:
splicing (overlap joining) or other appropriate techniques
avoiding the fault
Aids to assist lay up include:
layering with calico or paper for delicate or difficult-to-manage fabrics
Fabric may include:
wovens such as:
denim
wool suitings
corduroy
satins
chiffon
rayons
knits such as:
polar fleece
double knits
single knits
tricot
Bundled may be
by fabric shade
whole garments
same pattern pieces
with notions (threads 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:
prepare cutting table and work before commencing operations
use appropriate lay-up and cutting techniques to match pattern pieces and fabric
use cutting equipment safely and according to manufacturer guidelines
check finished work against job specifications
apply OHS practices in all work operations
maintain accurate records

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.