Course Title: Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4335 Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
Course Title: Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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Course Contact: Ross McDermott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258918
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to maintain sewing machines and overlockers. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
This unit is equivalent to unit LMTPRTF05A Operate and maintain sewing machines - 3 which was deleted from a revised version of its parent Training Package, but the content remains valid for Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to operate and maintain sewing and overlocking machines used in aircraft life support and furnishing while observing all relevant safety precautions.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NIL
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA511A Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers |
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1. Plan work and prepare work area 2. Select thread and needle 3. Set up machine 4. Operate machine 5. Undertake inspection, quality, labelling and documentation 6. Clean up and maintain equipment |
Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including:
• Practical demonstration of skills application and underpinning theory questioning
• Observations of practical tasks
• 3rd Party Reports by ADF experts and assessors