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Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTX3003
State Code
BAU20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines used in a textile enterprise. The unit of competency applies to setting up industrial sewing machines for production, conducting sample runs, problem solving, repair, adjustment, preventative maintenance and testing of machines to ensure efficient working order. The unit covers operator controlled single station industrial sewing machines and high volume automatic and manually operated hem, selvedge and embroidery sewing machines.Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.This unit does not cover all maintenance, repair and adjustment functions associated with industrial sewing machines. In particular, skills associated with general engineering (fitting), electrical and electronic systems, and fluid power systems, may be required according to the nature of the set-up, repair or adjustment, and the workplace practices of a particular enterprise.Work may be conducted in a variety of environments, such as operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions.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 set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
  • 2.1 Interpret machine manufacturer specifications and work description from operator to determine optimum sewing machine settings for product and operator
  • 2.2 Select, prepare and use tools appropriate for the machine and task to set up machine for operation
  • 2.3 Set up machine according to required specifications, including fixing of required attachments and operating run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
  • 2.4 Thread and check needles and set tension for planned sewing operations
  • 2.5 Check lubrication prior to operation and instruct sewing machine operators of any special operating requirements
3 Test industrial sewing machine settings
  • 3.1 Operate sewing machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards
  • 3.2 Examine sewn product or sample to confirm desired sewing motion and stitch is achieved, and identify any adjustments needed to machine settings
  • 3.3 Identify and document adjustments and adjust machine settings accordingly
4 Diagnose industrial sewing problems
  • 4.1 Monitor industrial sewing machine operation to ensure it is efficient, safe and complies with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Communicate with operator and assess sewn product to identify the nature and extent of sewing faults
  • 4.3 Analyse problems and faults to determine root cause and determine strategy for repair
5 Fix machine and communicate outcomes
  • 5.1 Readjust settings, repair or replace faulty machine parts and return sewing machine to optimal performance
  • 5.2 Test sewing machine and produce sample to ensure problems have been fixed
  • 5.3 Maintain records and prepare reports, where necessary
  • 5.4 Document adjustments to machines and patterns and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • 5.5 Document operational instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7530 LMTTX3017A Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBV30 MSTTX3014 Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines Unit of competency