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Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Sewing machine operator

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID: 97238

NQF Level 02

Minimum credits : 128

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate as a Sewing Machine Operator. 

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Interpret an in-company work instruction in order to determine the requirements of the tasks to be performed.
• Plan work and prepare the workstation for sewing within the ambit of the team.
• Set up the sewing machine and select the correct equipment, materials and work aids to meet the requirements of the customer specifications.
• Maximise safety and productivity according to in-company standards.
• Recognise processing faults and quality of finished sewn product and inspect them to avoid rework and rejects.
• Perform a sewing operation that meeting customer standards.