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Sew garments

Sew garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTAT3005
State Code
OEZ51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sew complete garments that include multiple pieces, involving the use of sewing techniques where the positioning, feeding and handling of work pieces involves discretionary changes, contouring or critical stopping points and/or special handling skills required to accommodate fabric variations. Garments may include shirts, trousers, dresses, unstructured jackets, stretch knits and skirts. This unit applies to individuals working in accordance with established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem solving to complete work. It often applies to the sample machining role. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to sew garments
  • 1.1 Identify machining and productivity requirements from production specifications
  • 1.2 Develop plan for garment construction that reflects the most efficient sequencing of work operations
  • 1.3 Confirm suitability of work pieces and lay out in sequence according to construction plan
  • 1.4 Prepare equipment and working area in accordance with job requirements
2. Sew garments
  • 2.1 Sew work pieces according to construction plan and achieve outcomes within required timeframes
  • 2.2 Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operation, fabric and product type
  • 2.3 Inspect quality of both individual pieces and progressively constructed garment against quality standards and take appropriate action to rectify any deficiencies
  • 2.4 Monitor performance of machine for signs of faulty operation, and use evidence from inspection of finished pieces
3. Complete work
  • 3.1 Inspect and confirm that completed garment meets quality standards
  • 3.2 Record results of inspection and action taken to either reject or correct faulty work
  • 3.3 Record preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of defective items
  • 3.4 Process work for next operation according to job requirements
  • 3.5 Complete required production records in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX39 MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications Unit of competency
BAX49 MSTCL2019 Sew components, complex tasks Unit of competency