Carry out the seam sealing process in the production of clothing and related items

This standard is about carrying out the seam sealing process for clothing or related items.

This includes preparing tape sealing equipment and work area, obtaining and preparing items for sealing, sealing materials to specification, identifying and reporting defects in final products, forwarding sealed items to the next stage, maintaining records and documentation and complying with organisational procedures.

This standard is for those who prepare and operate machinery and equipment to seal clothing or related products

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1. organise work in accordance with instructions and specifications
2. identify and report any difficulties in carrying out the instructions in line with agreed procedures
3. prepare required sealing equipment for use
4. keep work area and equipment free from contaminants and debris at all times
5. prepare items for sealing in line with specification
6. follow seams and seal products to specification
7. operate machinery according to instructions and safety requirements,
8. identify any faults and take relevant action to resolve them within own level of responsibility
9. monitor and adjust machine performance during sealing processes to keep downtime to a minimum and maintain production
10. use correct roller pressure, temperature; speed and air flow for products, adjusting when required
11. identify and take relevant action to resolve problems when sealing materials
12. work in ways which minimise wastage at all times
13. inspect final products against specifications and quality standards and report any defects
14. transfer sealed materials to the next stage of the production process
15. complete and store accurate records and documentation in line with agreed procedures

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1. how to receive and follow work instructions and specifications, making use of the information supplied
2. the operating principles of sealing machines, the faults which may occur and how they are rectified
3. the importance of keeping the work area clean and free of contaminants
4. the types of product faults likely to occur and how they can be rectified
5. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
6. the importance of accurate fabric identification, and tape and fabric compatability
7. how stitch faults can have an effect on sealing
8. the adhering properties of different membranes and adhesive tapes, and their effect on temperature control
9. the storage requirements for different types of sealed products
10. the importance of reporting defects, marking and segregating rejects
11. how your specific work activities relate to the whole process and the limits of own responsibility
12. the importance of effective communication with colleagues, lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures 
13. the organisation's rules, codes and guidelines including timekeeping and personal hygiene requirements
14. how to comply with the organisation's specifications, production targets and quality and quantity standards
15. own organisation's ethical and sustainability policies
16. the types of records kept, how are they completed and the importance of accuracy
17. how to comply with instructions, safe working practices, equipment operating procedures and manufacturer's instructions
18. statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations

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30 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSMSP5

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Textiles; seams. materials; procedures; specifications; processes

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