INSTRUCTIONAL BLUEPRINT (UC3-CORE)

UC:SEW CASUAL APPAREL

REQUIRED REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE/UNDERPINNIN SKILLS/UNDERPINNING
G KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
LO1.Prepare cut parts
Types of sewing machines Sewing machine
operations
Garment Parts Threading procedures
Characteristics of fabrics, threads Apply basic sewing
and other techniques
materials used in basic garment
assembly
Parts of sewing Carry out work in
machine accordance with OH&S
policies
and procedures
Types of sewing Interpret and apply
machines defined procedures
Machine problem or Apply safety precautions
faults relevant to the task
Types of sleeves Cut parts are prepared in
accordance with the
specified garment
design/style
Types of collar Cut parts are pressed in
accordance with fabric
specifications
Types of pocket Cut parts are pinned
together in accordance
with
garment design or style
Accessories and accents
are prepared in
accordance with garment
design or style
Prepared and pinned cut
parts together in
accordance with the
specified garment
design/style
Set-up and adjusted
machines in accordance
with
work specifications
Assembled, sewn
garments in conformance
with
sewing standard
procedures and
workplace
timeframe
Sewn sleeves are fitted
and well hung from the
edge of the shoulder and
around the arm as per
specification
Sewn well seated collar at
the neckline and corners
evenly and sharply
 Sewn zipper without
pucker
Nicked and flattened
seams without wrinkles
Sewn waistband width
from end to end evenly
Determined modifications
and alterations in
accordance with client’s
specifications
Completed garment
alteration

LO2.Prepare sewing machine for operation

Parts of sewing Machine parts are
machine cleaned and lubricated in
accordance with
company requirements
and
manufacturer’s cleaning
and lubricating
instructions
Types of sewing Machine is started and
machines stopped in accordance
with
manufacturer’s operation
manual

Machine problem or Machines speed and

faults work handling are
controlled in
accordance with
company procedures
Threading procedures Machine operations is
monitored according to
standard operating
procedures
Company’s health and safety Minor machine problem
policies and or fault is identified and
procedures are followed repaired in accordance
with manufacturer’s
manual
Apply safety precautions relevant Machines are threaded in
to the task accordance with the
threading procedures
Interpret and apply defined Machines are set-up and
procedures adjusted in accordance
with work specifications
Company’s health and
safety policies and
procedures are followed

Sewing machine
operations
Apply basic sewing
techniques

Carry out work in

accordance with OH&S
policies
and procedures
LO3.Sew and assemble garment parts
Characteristics of fabrics, threads Garment parts are
and other assembled in accordance
materials used in basic garment with
assembly garment assembly
instructions and pattern
specifications
Types of collar Garments are
assembled/sewn in
accordance with
sewing standard
procedures and
company’s time
frames
Types of pocket Sleeves, collars and
pockets are identified and
sewn in accordance with
customer’s specification
and quality standards
Accessories and accents are Pocket flaps and pieces
prepared in are sewn with clean
accordance with garment design corners and without raw
or style edges
Zipper is sewn without
pucker according to
sewing
instructions
Seams edges are finished
in accordance with the
job requirements
Waistband width are
evenly sewn from end to
end
according to standard
operating procedures
Left and right of front and
back rise are attached
equally, following correct
seam allowance
Left and right bottom
hem are sewn equally
and
balanced with each other
in length according to
procedure
Assembled, sewn
garments in conformance
with
sewing standard
procedures and
workplace
timeframe
Sewn sleeves are fitted
and well hung from the
edge of the shoulder and
around the arm as per
specification
Sewn well seated collar at
the neckline and corners
evenly and sharply
Sewn zipper without
pucker

LO4.Alter completed garment
Interpret and apply defined
procedures
Apply safety precautions relevant
to the task
Determined modifications and
alterations in
accordance with client’s
specifications
Sewn waistband width
from end to end evenly
Alterations/Modifications
are undertaken in
accordance with the
client’s specifications
Final fitting is conducted
to ensure clients
satisfaction
Garment alteration is
completed as per clients
satisfaction
Completed garment
alteration