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Use a sewing machine

Use a sewing machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2021
State Code
OBL98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew work pieces where the positioning of the work is controlled by guide bars, sensor lights or other such guiding devices, or where there is uncomplicated feeding of the fabric.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.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 use sewing machine
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Receive work pieces, check specification sheets and plan follow-up action
  • 1.3 Check that the bundle matches ticket information and that previous operations have been successfully completed
  • 1.4 Lay out work pieces in sequence
  • 1.5 Set up workbench and seating in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Clean, check, set up and adjust machines according to work specifications
  • 1.7 Identify poor machine performance and adjust for operational readiness
2. Sew work pieces
  • 2.1 Sew pieces according to product requirements and quality standards
  • 2.2 Use machine to meet requirements for speed of work
  • 2.3 Control machine speed and work handling according to type of operations, fabrics and product type
3. Assess quality of sewn pieces
  • 3.1 Inspect sewn pieces against quality standards
  • 3.2 Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and report in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Accurately record results of quality inspection
  • 3.4 Complete required production records or packing slips
  • 3.5 Direct work to next operation or packing section in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX59 MSTCL2001 Use a sewing machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ57 MSTAT2005 Sew materials by machine Unit of competency