TS Sewing Machine Operator

TRANSNATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR APPAREL MADE-UPS & HOME
FURNISHING INDUSTRY
Transnational Skill Standards

Sewing Machine Operator
REFERENCE ID:TOS/AMH/Q0301
FURNISHING INDUSTRY
Mapping for Sewing Machine Operator (AMH/Q0301) with UK

NOSs
Link to Indian Qualification:
http://www.sscamh.com/admin/app/webroot/files/ptno/Qualification%20Pack%20-
%20Sewing%20Machine%20Operator%20-%20Level%204.pdf
Link to UK Qualification: Not Specified
How to Read this Document

This document has two sections - Section I and Section II.
Section I: Compares the NOS in the Indian QP -Sewing Machine Operator (AMH/Q0301)
with UK NOS
Section II: Compares the competencies in Indian NOS with those of UK NOS.
The language of the compared competencies of the two countries differs. However, the
competency pointers of the described competency can be mapped. Wherever the
competency pointer maps it is reported as None under the column Gap in Indian NOS.
Wherever the competency pointers do not map, it is identified as a gap and the
corresponding UK competency is noted under the column Gap in Indian NOS.
Usage of Benchmarked Transnational Standards

There will be two types of users of these benchmarked standards. One type will be of
those individuals who are already trained and are certified on the corresponding Indian
QP. This set of individuals will have to undergo a bridge course comprising of the
identified gaps only. Thereafter, they will be assessed under the aegis of a UK Awarding
body through the Indian SSC on the competency portions acquired via the bridge course.
All qualifying individuals will be awarded a co-branded certificate comprising oflogo of
Skill India, Indian SSC and UK Awarding Body.
Those individuals who wish to be certified afresh will have to undergo training on both
the Indian QP and the gaps in the Indian NOS with regard to UK competencies.
Thereafter, they will be assessed under the aegis of a UK Awarding body through the
Indian SSC and they will obtain a co-branded certificate comprising of logo of Skill India,
Indian SSC and UK Awarding Body.
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Section I: NOS Mapping of Sewing Machine Operator (AMH/Q0301) with the UK NOS
NOS Mapping: A Summary
Indian NOS Indian NOS UK NOS Code UK NOS Remarks,
Code if any
AMH/N0102 Maintain work area, tools SKSMSP1 Look after the work
and machines area in
manufacturing sewn
products
AMH/N0302 Contribute to achieve SKSMSP2
product quality in stitching Contribute to
operations achieving product
quality
AMH/N0301 Carry out stitching activities SKSMSP4 Carry out the sewing
using machine or by hand process
AMH/Q0103 Maintain Health , Safety SKSHS1 Health, safety and
and Security at Workplace security at work
AMH/N0104 Comply with industry, MTP CFAM&LBB4 Ensure compliance
regulatory and with legal,
organizational requirements regulatory, ethical
AMH/N0103 Maintain health, safety and and social
security at work place requirements
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Section II: Compares the competencies in Indian NOS with those of UK NOS.
NOS MappingDescriptions
Indian QP Title Sewing Machine UK Qualification Not Specified
Operator
Indian QP Code AMH/Q0301 UK Qualification Code Not Specified
Indian NOS Code AMH/N0102 UK NOS Code SKSMSP1
Indian NOS Maintain work area, UK NOS Look after the work
tools and machines area in manufacturing
sewn products
Scope Maintain the work Overview Organising,

area, tools and cleaning and
machines maintaining the
work area
Organising the
work to ensure it
flows effectively
through the work
area
Carrying out on-
going routine
maintenance of
tools and
equipment
Helping to achieve
production targets
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Competency Mapping
Performance Criteria - Indian Performance Criteria - UK NOS Gaps in Indian NOS
NOS
To be competent, the To be competent, the None

user/individual on the job user/individual on the job
must be able to- must be able to-
PC1. Handle materials, P1 Handle materials, None
machinery, equipment and machinery, equipment and
tools safely and correctly tools safely and correctly
PC2. Use correct lifting and P2 Use correct lifting and None
handling procedures handling procedures
PC3. Use materials to minimize P3 Use materials to minimise None

waste waste
P4 Prepare and organise work
PC4. Maintain a clean and P5 Maintain a clean and hazard None

hazard free working area free working area
P6 Deal with work interruptions
P7 Move about the workplace

with care
PC5. Maintain tools and P8 Maintain tools and None

equipment equipment
PC6. Carry out running P9 Carry out running None

maintenance within agreed maintenance within agreed
schedules schedules
PC7. Carry out maintenance P10 Report the need for None
and/or cleaning within ones maintenance and / or cleaning
responsibility outside your responsibility
PC8. Report unsafe equipment P11 Report unsafe equipment None

and other dangerous and other dangerous
occurrences occurrences
PC9. Ensure that the correct P12 Ensure the correct machine None
machine guards are in place guards are in place
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PC10. Work in a comfortable P13 Work in a comfortable None

position with the correct position with the correct
posture posture
PC11. Use cleaning equipment P14 Use cleaning equipment None

and methods appropriate for and methods appropriate for
the work to be carried out the work to be carried out
PC12. Dispose of waste safely in P15 Dispose of waste safely in None

the designated location the designated location
PC13. Store cleaning equipment P16 Store cleaning equipment None

safely after use safely after use
PC14. Carry out cleaning P17 Carry out cleaning None

according to schedules and according to schedules and
limits of responsibility limits of responsibility
P18 Complete and store

accurate records and
documentation
Knowledge & Understanding: Knowledge & Understanding:
KB1. Work instructions and K1 How to receive work None

specifications and interpret instructions and specifications
them accurately and interpret them accurately
KB2. Method to make use of K2 How to make use of the None

the information detailed in information detailed in
specifications and instructions specifications and instructions
KB3. Relation between work K3 How the work role fits in None
role and the overall with the overall manufacturing
manufacturing process process
K4 The importance of good

time keeping and attendance
K5 The importance of
minimised production costs
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KB4. The importance of taking K6 The importance of taking None

action when problems are action when problems are
identified identified
KB5. Different ways of K7 Different ways of minimising None

minimizing waste waste
KB6. The importance of running K8 The importance of running None

maintenance and regular maintenance and regular
cleaning cleaning
KB7. Effects of contamination K9 Effects of contamination on None

on products i.e. Machine oil, products i.e. machine oil, dirt
dirt
KB8. Common faults with K10 Common faults with None

equipment and the method to equipment and how they can
rectify be rectified
KB9. Maintenance procedures K11 Maintenance procedures None
KB10. Hazards likely to be K12 Hazards likely to be None

encountered when conducting encountered when conducting
routine maintenance routine maintenance
KB11. Different types of K13 Different types of cleaning None

cleaning equipment and equipment and substances and
substances and their use their use
KB12. Safe working practices K14 Safe working practices for None
for cleaning and the method of cleaning and how they are
carrying them out carried out
KA1. Personal hygiene and duty K15 Personal hygiene and duty None
of care of care
KA2. Safe working practices and K16 Safe working practices and None
organizational procedures organisational procedures
KA3. Limits of your own K17 Limits of your own None

responsibility responsibilities
KA4. Ways of resolving with K18 Ways of resolving with None

problems within the work area problems within the work area
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KA5. The production process K19 The production process None

and the specific work activities and how your specific work
that relate to the whole process activities relate to the whole
process
KA6. The importance of K20 The importance of effective None

effective communication with communication with colleagues
colleagues
KA7. The lines of K21 The lines of None

communication, authority and communication, authority and
reporting procedures reporting procedures
KA8. The organizations rules, K22 The organisations rules, None

codes and guidelines (including codes and guidelines (including
timekeeping) timekeeping)
KA9. The companys quality K23 The companies quality None

standards standards
K24 The types of records kept,

how are they completed and
the importance of keeping
them accurate
KA10. The importance of K25 The importance of None
complying with written complying with written
instructions instructions
KA11. Equipment operating K26 Equipment operating None

procedures / manufacturers procedures / manufacturers
K27 Statutory responsibilities

under Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation and
regulations
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Section II:Compares the competencies in Indian NOS with those of UK NOS.
NOS Mapping Descriptions

Operator
Indian NOS Contribute to achieve UK NOS Contribute to

product quality in achieving product
stitching operations quality
Scope Contribute to Overview Inspecting

achieving the materials and
product quality in products during
stitching the production
operations process
Meeting product
specifications
Identifying
problems and
irregularities
Finding the cause
of faults in
materials and
products
Taking appropriate
corrective action
Using quality
approved systems
and reporting
procedures
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Competency Mapping
NOS

PC1. Identify and use materials P1 Ensure materials and None
required based on the job card/ component parts meet
work ticket specification
PC3. Report and replace P2 Report faulty materials None

identified faulty materials and and component parts which do
component parts which do not not meet specification
meet specification
PC2. Take the necessary action P3 Replace identified faulty None

when materials do not conform materials and component parts
to company quality standards which do not meet specification
P4. Set up and test equipment

to meet quality standard
PC8. Carry out quality checks at P5 Carry out quality checks at None
specified intervals according to agreed intervals and in the
instructions approved way
PC7. Test, sort, track feed and P6 Ensure the quality of the None
examine work in progress product meets specification
during production
PC9. Apply the allowed P7 Apply the allowed None

tolerances tolerances
PC6. Report to the responsible P8 Identify process problems None

person when the work flow of that effect product quality and
other production areas disrupts report them promptly to
work appropriate people
PC14. Maintain the required P9 Maintain the continuity of None

productivity and quality levels production with minimum
interruptions and downtime
P10 Identify faults and

irregularities in equipment and
machinery and take action
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within the limits of your

responsibility
PC12. Fault-find materials and P11 Identify faults in finished None

components for creased, products and trace their causes
stained, damage and
incorrectly made-up
component parts
PC10. Identify faults and take

appropriate action for
rectification
PC13. Report faults in other P12 Follow reporting None

processes to the appropriate procedures where the cause of
person faults cannot be identified
PC14. Maintain the required P13 Maintain the required None

productivity and quality levels productivity and quality levels
PC15. Complete and maintain P14 Complete and store None

documentation accurate records and
documentation
PC1. Identify and use materials K1 How to receive work None

required based on the job card/ instructions and specifications
work ticket and interpret them accurately
PC1. Identify and use materials K2 How to make use of the None
required based on the job card/ information detailed in
work ticket specifications and instructions
K3 The types of faults in

equipment and machinery and
the action to be taken when
they occur
KB1. Different types of faults K4 The types of faults in None

that are likely to be found and materials and components
how to put them right which need replacing and the
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KA5. Types of problems with action to be taken

quality and how to report them
to appropriate people
KB6. Types of faults which may

occur, how they are identified
and methods to deal with it
KB2. Different techniques and K5 How to identify materials None

methods used to detect faults which do not conform to
requirements and how to
report them to appropriate
people
K6 Care and fabric content

labels / symbols
KB7. Different types of defects K7 The types of problems that None

occur during processing
KB6. Types of faults which may K8 Potential solutions to help None

occur, how they are identified rectify faults
and methods to deal with it
KB13. Appropriate inspection K9 Inspection methods and None

methods that can be used techniques
KB10. Inspect stitched products

against specifications
KB16. The types of adjustments K10 The types of adjustments None

suitable for specific types of suitable for specific types of
faults faults
K11 Handling techniques for

different materials
K12 Awareness of material /

fabric / yarn types
KB18. Own quality and K13 Quality control procedures None

production targets and the and how to follow them
effect of not meeting these on
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self and/or the team

manufacturers instructions
KB7. Different types of defects K14 The types of problems None

with quality and how to report
them to appropriate people
KB15. The consequences of not K15 The consequences of not

rectifying problems rectifying problems
KB9. The importance of

marking and segregating rejects
KB5. Effect of seams/hems not

sewn to specifications
KA10. Importance of K16 The importance of keeping None

documentation accurate quality records
KA6. Methods to present any K17 How to present any ideas None
ideas for improvement to line for improvement to line
manager manager
K18 The causes of lost

production and material
wastage
K19 How to maintain the flow

of production
KB18. Own quality and K20 The importance of None

production targets and the achieving quality and its
effect of not meeting these on relation to the end user
self and/or the team /customer
manufacturers instructions
K21 The importance of team

work
KA1. Safe working practices and K22 Safe working practices and None
organizational procedures organisational procedures
KB17. Own responsibilities at K23 Limits of your own None

work during production responsibility
KA8. Limits of personal
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responsibility
KB14. Acceptable solutions for K24 Ways of resolving with None

particular faults problems within the work area
KB17. Own responsibilities at K25 The production process None

work during production and how your specific work
activities relate to the whole
process
K26 The importance of

effective communication with
colleagues
KA5. Types of problems with K27 The lines of None

quality and how to report them communication, authority and
to appropriate people reporting procedures
KA9. Reporting procedure in

case of faults in own/ other
processes
K28 The organisations rules, None

KA2. The organization's codes and guidelines (including
procedures and guidelines timekeeping)
KA3. Quality systems and K29 The companies quality None

sewing processes practiced in standards
the organization
K30 The types of records kept,

how are they completed and
them accurate
KA7. The importance of K31 The importance of None

complying with written complying with written
KA4. Equipment operating K32 Equipment operating None

procedures / manufacturers procedures / manufacturers
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K33 Statutory responsibilities

under Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation and
regulations
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Operator
Indian NOS Carry out stitching UK NOS Carry out the sewing
activities using process
machine or by hand
Scope Prepare for Overview Preparing the

stitching machine and work
operations area
Stitch Identifying and
components to sorting
produce apparels components
Organising the
work to ensure it
flows effectively
through the work
area
Sewing materials
to specification
Meeting
production targets
Completing
documentation
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NOS

PC2. Follow the instructions on P1 Organise work in accordance None
the work ticket/ job card in line with instructions
with the responsibilities of
respective job role
PC3. Ask questions to obtain P2 Identify and report None

more information on tasks difficulties in carrying out
when the instructions you have instructions
are unclear
PC45. Report risks/ problems

likely to affect services to the
relevant person promptly and
accurately
PC6. Check that equipment is P3 Prepare equipment for use None

safe and set up in readiness for according to instructions
use
KB16. Knowledge of bobbins

and its part and procedures to
adjust bobbins
KB14. Knowledge of
attachments used on the M/C
KB13. Knowledge about

adjusting the top tension
KB11. Procedures to set the

stitch size
KB10. Setting up and adjusting

machine controls
PC26. Thread the needle in the

machine and adjust the needle
as per the requirements
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PC25. Cut the thread

appropriately
PC24. Set machine controls for

the materials being stitched
PC23. Set up machine (Apparel

Sewing machine) according to
manufacturers instructions and
production requirements
P4 Carry out emergency stop

procedures on machinery
PC17. Follow company P5 Identify, rectify and report None
reporting procedures about machine faults and take the
defective tools and machines relevant action within the limits
which affect work and report of responsibility
risks/ problems likely to affect
services to the relevant person
promptly and accurately
KB19. The typical faults of

stitching machines and
methods to rectify them
KB20. The actions to take in the

event of a machine ceasing to
function correctly
PC44. Carry out basic

maintenance of own machines
PC28. Report defective

machines, tools and/or
equipment to the responsible
person
PC19. Leave work area safe and P6 Keep the work area clean None
secure when work is complete and tidy
PC1. Make sure the work area

is free from hazards
PC7. Select the correct P7 Identify components that None
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component parts for the style meet specification and are free
being worked on from defects and faults
PC8. Check that the materials

to be used are free from faults
PC39. Respond accordingly P8 Identify, rectify and report None

where stitched items do not deviations from specification
meet production specification
PC16. Report any damaged

work to the responsible person
PC14. Report faults in the

materials
PC15. Conform to company

quality standards
PC12. Check if fabric /

Component is correctly marked
and pieces cut as required
PC9. Ensure the materials used

meet the specification
matching within a product and
between a pair of products
when applicable
PC9. Ensure the materials used P9 Ensure the quantity of cut None
meet the specification items to meet specifications
matching within a product and
between a pair of products
when applicable
PC13. Fabric pieces and linings P10 Organize and prepare None
are pinned or sewn together as components for sewing
required, and appropriately
hung in readiness for assembly.
PC10. Carry out test sews P11 Carry out test sews None
PC27. Perform a test run to

ensure machine is operating
correctly
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PC32. Stitch the correct P12 Sew cut items to None

materials in the right sequence specifications and in the correct
as required by the production sequence
specification
PC33. Ensure stitched product P13 Ensure sewn product None
conforms to shape and size conforms to shape and size
requirement requirements
PC34. Ensure stitched products P14 Ensure sewn product None

meets specification in terms of meets specification in terms of
labels and trimmings labels and trimmings
PC5. Use the correct tools and P15 Operate machine safely None
equipments and correctly according to
PC11. Check needles, awls and instructions
threads regularly
PC43. Clean and make safe
machines after use
KB8. Broken needle procedure
KB9. Thread thickness, shade
and sizes and parts of needles
KB15. Increase and decrease
the foot pressure as applicable
KB17. Procedures to use bobbin
winder
KB18. Knowledge to use treadle
KB28. Knowledge of the sewing
machine parts and its
application
PC35. Inspect stitched products P16 Inspect sewn products None
against specifications against specification
PC36. Identify mark and place P17 Identify, mark and place None
rejects in the designated rejects in the designated
locations location
PC29. Operate machines safely P18 Use tools and equipment None
and in accordance with correctly, efficiently and safely
guidelines
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PC18. Sort and place work to P19 Prepare sewn work for None
assist the next stage of transfer on to the next stage of
production and minimize the the process
risk of damage
PC38. Pass the stitched item to
the next stage in the
manufacturing process after
validation
PC20. Complete forms, records P20 Complete and store None
and other documentation accurate records and
documentation
Knowledge statements Knowledge statements

identified identified
PC2. Follow the instructions on K1 How to receive and read None

the work ticket/ job card in line work instructions and
with the responsibilities of specifications and interpret
respective job role them accurately
KA5. Protocol to obtain more K2 How to make use of the None

information on work related information detailed in
tasks specifications and instructions
PC2. Follow the instructions on

the work ticket/ job card in line
with the responsibilities of
respective job role
KA5. Protocol to obtain more K3 The importance of reporting None

information on work related and resolving any problems
tasks with instructions
KA4. Potential hazards K4 Equipment faults which may None

associated with the machines occur, how they are identified
and the safety precautions that and how they should be
must be taken dealt with
PC10. Carry out test sews K5 When to carry out test sews None
and the reasons for them
KB1. Knowledge of K6 Characteristics of different None

fabrics/apparels and garments materials
and types of fabrics/apparels
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that require stitching by hand

or machine stitching
KB33. Safety precautions to be K7 The importance of having a None

taken when stitching clean, clear work area
KB8. Broken needle procedure K8 Continuous work None

preparation i.e. spool / bobbin
PC31. Check the equipment fill whilst sewing, all
prior to making the stitching, components to
including: hand
PC30. Optimize the positioning K9 How to organize work to None

and layout of materials to help meet required quality and
ensure a smooth and rapid quantity levels
throughput
PC32. Stitch the correct K10 Production targets and None

materials in the right sequence methods including piece rate
as required by the production and competitive rate systems
specification
KB12. The importance of K11 The importance of None
machine, needle, foot needle machine, needle, foot, needle
guard and spool checks guard and spool checks
K12 Consequences of lubricants

or debris being left on or
around the machine and work
surface
KB21. Common hazards in the K13 Hazards likely to be None

work area and workplace encountered in the workplace
procedures for dealing with and how they can be avoided
them
K14 Consequences of sewing

components out of sequence
and how to prevent it occurring
KB3. Range of techniques most K15 Types of seams / hems / None
suited to the different types of finish used and purposes they
apparel serve
KB4. Different apparels and
their parts
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K16 Effect of seams / hems not

sewn to specification
KB26. The problems K17 Types of faults which may None
encountered when stitching occur, how they are identified
different types of apparels and how they should be
dealt with
KB27. Different types of defects
K18 Why sewn items should be

kept free of contamination
K19 Storage requirements of

different types of sewn items
PC36. Identify mark and place K20 The importance of marking None
rejects in the designated and segregating rejects
locations
KA1. The organizations policies K21 The organizations rules, None
and procedures codes, guidelines and standards
KA3. Guidelines for storage and

disposal of waste materials
PC46. Carry out Operations at a K22 Quality and quantity None
rate which maintains workflow including compliance with
and meets production targets specifications and timescales
PC15. Conform to company K23 Quality systems and None

quality standards procedures
K24 Personal hygiene and duty

of care
KB33. Safety precautions to be K25 Safe working practices and None

taken when stitching organizational procedures
KA4. Potential hazards
associated with the machines
and the safety precautions that
must be taken
KA7. Details of the various job K26 Limits of your own None
roles and responsibilities responsibility
KA10. Protocol and format for K27 Ways of resolving with None
reporting work related risks/ problems within the work area
problems
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KB25. Assembling different K28 The production process None

garment parts to make the final and how your specific work
product activities relate to the whole
Process
KA12. Importance of team work K29 The importance of effective None
and harmonious working communication with colleagues
relationships
KA9. Work target and review K30 The lines of None

mechanism with your communication, authority and
supervisor reporting procedures
KA7. Details of the various job

roles and responsibilities
KA6. Contact person in case of

queries on procedure or
products and for resolving
issues related to defective
machines, tools and/or
equipment
KA1. The organizations policies K31 The organizations rules, None

and procedures codes and guidelines (including
timekeeping)
PC15. Conform to company K32 The companies quality None
quality standards standards
KA8. Documentation and K33 The types of records kept, None

reporting formats how are they completed and
them accurate
PC2. Follow the instructions on K34 The importance of None

the work ticket/ job card in line complying with written
with the responsibilities of instructions
respective job role
KB30. The manufacturers K35 Equipment operating None
instructions for setting up, procedures / manufacturers
adjusting and operating the instructions
equipment
KB31. The manufacturers

specifications and instructions
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for maintenance of equipment
KA2. Responsibilities under K36 Statutory responsibilities None

health, safety and under Health, Safety and
environmental legislation Environmental legislation and
Regulations
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Indian QP Title Quality Executive-Sewing Line UK Qualification Not Specified
Indian NOS Code AMH/N0103 UK NOS Code SKSHS1
Indian NOS Maintain Health , Safety and UK NOS Health, safety and
Security at Workplace security at work
Scope Comply with health, Overview contributing to

safetyandsecurityrequirements the safety and
atwork security in the
workplace
Hazards and Risks/ threats
taking action in
Medical Emergencies the event of an
incident
Evacuation process
raising the alarm
following correct
procedures for
shut down and
evacuation
using emergency
equipment
correctly and
safely
monitor the
workplace for
hazards
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NOS

PC13. carry out periodic P1 identify the location and None
walk-through to keep work type of accident/incident
area free from hazards and
obstructions, if assigned
KA10. Actions to take in the P2 recognise the sound/s of None

event of a mock drills/ alarms
evacuation procedures or
actual accident, emergency or
fire
P3 raise the alarm(s)
PC17.Take action based on P4 take action in the event of None

instructions in the event of fire, fire, emergencies or accidents
emergencies or accidents
PC12. Monitor the workplace P5 recognise and rectify where None

and work processes for possible potential hazards in
potential risks and threats the workplace
PC17. take action based on

instructions in the event of fire,
emergencies or accidents
PC18. Follow organization P6 follow the organisational None

procedures for shutdown and procedures for shut down and
evacuation when required evacuation when required
PC15. participate in mock

drills/ evacuation procedures
organized at the workplace
PC2. Use and maintain personal P7 use, maintain and replace None
protective equipment as per emergency equipment and
protocol protective clothing and
equipment
KB2. Personal protective
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equipment and method of use
PC12. monitor the workplace P8 monitor the workplace for None

and work processes for hazards
potential risks and threats
PC14. report hazards and P9 report hazards which cannot None

potential risks/ threats to be rectified immediately
supervisors or other authorized
personnel
KA3. Organizational P10 use correct handling and None

procedures for safe handling of lifting techniques
equipment and machine
operations
P11 report any security

breaches
P12 follow organisational

procedure for any loss of
property
PC9. Safely handle and move P13 safely handle and move None
waste and debris waste and debris
KB4. Proper disposal system for

waste and by-products
PC8. store materials and P14 store materials and None

equipment in line with equipment in line with
manufacturers and manufacturers and
organizational requirements organisational requirements
PC6. identify and correct (if P15 identify and correct (if None
possible) malfunctions in possible) malfunctions in
machinery and equipment machinery and equipment
PC7. report any service P16 recognise and report any None
malfunctions that cannot be service malfunctions that
rectified cannot be rectified
PC4. maintain a healthy P17 recognise and report any None

lifestyle and guard against hazardous substance leaks
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dependency on intoxicants (contamination, spillages or

emissions)
KA8. Reporting protocol and P18 complete all forms, None

documentation required records, reports and other
documentation
PC1. Comply with health and P19 work to legal requirements, None
safety related instructions standards and regulations,
applicable to the workplace policies, procedures and
professional codes
PC3. carry out own activities
in line with approved guidelines
and procedures

KA6. Layout of the plant and K1 where alarms, emergency None
details of emergency exits, exits, escape routes, emergency
escape routes, emergency equipment and assembly
equipment and assembly points points are located
KB5. Signage related to health

and safety and their meaning
KA10. Actions to take in the K2 what the alarm sounds like None
event of a mock drills/
evacuation procedures or
actual accident, emergency or
fire
KA2. Potential hazards, risks K3 what hazardous substances None

and threats based on nature of are used in the workplace
operations
KA4. Potential risks due to K4 methods of making safe or None

own actions and methods to reducing the danger of
minimize these hazardous substances in the
event of an accident
PC4. Maintain a healthy K5 how to handle and store None

lifestyle and guard against hazardous substances in line
dependency on intoxicants with COSHH (Control of
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NOS
KB3. Identification, handling substances hazardous to Health

and storage of hazardous
substances
KA7. Potential accidents and K6 what the most likely None

emergencies and response to accidents and emergencies in
these scenarios the workplace are and how to
respond
to them
KA9. Details of personnel K7 who the nominated first None

trained in first aid, fire-fighting raiders are
and emergency response
K8 how to respond to loss of

property
KA1. Health and safety K9 your responsibility to health, None

related practices applicable at safety and security in the
the workplace workplace
KA4. Potential risks due to

own actions and methods to
minimize these
KB1. Occupational health and

safety risks and methods
PC10. minimize health and

safety risks to self and others
due to own actions
KA5. Environmental K10 environmental None

management system related requirements
procedures at the workplace
PC5. Follow environment

management system related
procedures
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Indian QP Title Quality Executive- UK Qualification Not Specified
Sewing Line
Indian NOS Code AMH/N0104, UK NOS Code MTP CFAM&LBB-4
Indian NOS Comply with industry, UK NOS Ensure compliance

regulatory and with legal, regulatory,
organizational ethical and social
requirements requirements
Scope Customer Overview This standard is for

Compliance managers and
Compliance with leaders with
all national and specific
international laws responsibility for
and regulations ensuring their
organizations
compliance with
legal, regulatory,
ethical and social
requirements.
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Competency Mapping
NOS

KA1. The importance of having P1 monitor relevant national None
an ethical and value-based and international legal,
approach to governance regulatory, ethical and social
requirements and the effect
KA3. Specific to the
they have on your organisation,
industry/sector, know and
including what will happen if
understand:
you dont meet them
Legal, regulatory and ethical
requirements
Procedures to follow if
someone does not meet the
requirements
KB2.Reporting procedure in
case of deviations
KA3. Specific to the P2 develop effective policies None

industry/sector, know and and procedures to make sure
understand: your organisation meets all the
Legal, regulatory and ethical necessary requirements
requirements
requirements
KA2. Benefits to the company P3 make sure people have a None

and oneself due to practice of clear understanding of relevant
these procedures policies and procedures and the
importance of putting them
PC2. seek and obtain
into practice
clarifications on policies and
procedures, from
the supervisor or other
authorized personnel
PC3. apply and follow these P4 monitor the way policies None
policies and procedures within and procedures are put into
the work practices practice and provide support,
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NOS
where required
PC4. provide support to the P5 support people to report None

supervisor and team members any concerns about not
in enforcing these meeting the requirements
considerations
PC5. identify and report any P6 identify and correct any None
possible deviation to these failures to meet the
PC5. identify and report any P7 identify reasons for not None
possible deviation to these meeting requirements and
requirements adjust the policies and
procedures to reduce the
likelihood of failures in the
future
KB2.Reporting procedure in P8 provide full reports about None

case of deviations any failures to meet the
requirements to the relevant
stakeholders
KA1. The importance of having K1 the importance of having an None

an ethical and value-based ethical and value-based
approach to governance approach to governance and
how to put this into practice
KA3. Specific to the K2 relevant legal requirements None

industry/sector, know and governing the running of
understand: organisations
requirements
SA6. Positively influence the K3 current and emerging social None

team members into following attitudes to management and
procedures leadership practice and the
importance of being sensitive
to these
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NOS
KA1. The importance of having K4 ways in which other None

an ethical and value-based organisations deal with current
approach to governance and emerging social concerns
and expectations
PC1. Carry out work functions
in accordance with legislation
and regulations, organizational
guidelines and procedures
KB1.Country / customer specific K5 legal, regulatory and ethical None

regulations for the sector and requirements in your sector,
their importance both national and international
KA4. Customer specific K6 particular current and None

requirements mandated as a emerging social concerns and
part of the work process expectations that are relevant
to your sector
KA1. The importance of having K7 the culture and values of None

an ethical and value-based your organisation and the
approach to governance effect they have on corporate
governance
KA3. Specific to the K8 policies and procedures that None

industry/sector, know and make sure people meet the
understand: requirements
requirements
requirements
PC5. identify and report any K9 procedures to follow if None

possible deviation to these people do not meet the
KA3. Specific to the

industry/sector, know and
understand:
requirements
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NOS
requirements
KB2.Reporting procedure in K10 support available to enable None

case of deviations people to report concerns
about not meeting
SA1. Make a report in case
requirements
of any deviation from the
normal company norms
PC1. comply with health and K11 the processes for None
safety related instructions maintaining the relevant
applicable to the policies and procedures and
workplace making sure they continue to
be effective
SB4. Participate and influence
the organizations response
towards these
regulatory procedures
SB3. Plan and manage work K12 the different ways in which None
routine based on company people may not meet the
procedure requirements and the risks of
these actually happening
SA1. Make a report in case K13 the procedures for dealing None
of any deviation from the with people who do not meet
normal company norms the requirements, including
requirements for reporting
KB2. Reporting procedure in
case of deviations
*General Note: In the AMHSSC NOS, Range statement is not separated out. It is integrated
holistically into the PCs and Technical knowledge within the QPs.
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TRANSNATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS FOR APPAREL MADE-UPS & HOME

Transnational Skill Standards

Mapping for Sewing Machine Operator (AMH/Q0301) with UK

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Usage of Benchmarked Transnational Standards

Indian QP Code AMH/Q0301 UK Qualification Code Not Specified

Indian NOS Code AMH/N0102 UK NOS Code SKSMSP1

Scope Maintain the work Overview Organising,

To be competent, the To be competent, the None

PC3. Use materials to minimize P3 Use materials to minimise None

P4 Prepare and organise work

PC4. Maintain a clean and P5 Maintain a clean and hazard None

P6 Deal with work interruptions

P7 Move about the workplace

PC5. Maintain tools and P8 Maintain tools and None

PC6. Carry out running P9 Carry out running None

PC8. Report unsafe equipment P11 Report unsafe equipment None

Performance Criteria - Indian Performance Criteria - UK NOS Gaps in Indian NOS

PC10. Work in a comfortable P13 Work in a comfortable None

PC11. Use cleaning equipment P14 Use cleaning equipment None

PC12. Dispose of waste safely in P15 Dispose of waste safely in None

PC13. Store cleaning equipment P16 Store cleaning equipment None

PC14. Carry out cleaning P17 Carry out cleaning None

P18 Complete and store

Knowledge & Understanding: Knowledge & Understanding:

KB1. Work instructions and K1 How to receive work None

KB2. Method to make use of K2 How to make use of the None

K4 The importance of good

Performance Criteria - Indian Performance Criteria - UK NOS Gaps in Indian NOS

KB4. The importance of taking K6 The importance of taking None

KB5. Different ways of K7 Different ways of minimising None

KB6. The importance of running K8 The importance of running None

KB7. Effects of contamination K9 Effects of contamination on None

KB8. Common faults with K10 Common faults with None

KB9. Maintenance procedures K11 Maintenance procedures None

KB10. Hazards likely to be K12 Hazards likely to be None

KB11. Different types of K13 Different types of cleaning None

KA3. Limits of your own K17 Limits of your own None

KA4. Ways of resolving with K18 Ways of resolving with None

Performance Criteria - Indian Performance Criteria - UK NOS Gaps in Indian NOS

KA5. The production process K19 The production process None

KA6. The importance of K20 The importance of effective None

KA7. The lines of K21 The lines of None

KA8. The organizations rules, K22 The organisations rules, None

KA9. The companys quality K23 The companies quality None

K24 The types of records kept,

KA11. Equipment operating K26 Equipment operating None

K27 Statutory responsibilities

Section II:Compares the competencies in Indian NOS with those of UK NOS.

NOS Mapping Descriptions

Indian QP Code AMH/Q0301 UK Qualification Code Not Specified

Indian NOS Code AMH/N0302 UK NOS Code SKSMSP2

Indian NOS Contribute to achieve UK NOS Contribute to

Scope Contribute to Overview Inspecting

To be competent, the To be competent, the None

PC3. Report and replace P2 Report faulty materials None

PC2. Take the necessary action P3 Replace identified faulty None

P4. Set up and test equipment

PC9. Apply the allowed P7 Apply the allowed None

PC6. Report to the responsible P8 Identify process problems None

PC14. Maintain the required P9 Maintain the continuity of None

P10 Identify faults and

Performance Criteria - Indian Performance Criteria - UK NOS Gaps in Indian NOS

within the limits of your