Unit Award Scheme

70902 USING AN INDUSTRIAL FIVE THREAD OVERLOCK SEWING MACHINE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1recognise the main parts of an industrial five thread overlock machine and their usesStudent completed work
2thread the upper machine and needlesSummary sheet
3thread the lower loopersSummary sheet
4thread the safety stitchSummary sheet
5set up the overlock tensionsSummary sheet
6perform a test sew on a sample of fabricSummary sheet
7observe the relevant health and safety proceduresSummary sheet
8recognise stitch faultsSummary sheet
9change the needles correctlySummary sheet
10show basic machine control.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 September 2004Level - Entry Level