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LMTDC2012A
Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency applies to operators who work directly with dry cleaning chemicals and solvents when performing dry cleaning operations.

Preparation, use and storage of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents must be in accordance with industry regulations and codes of practice that govern the control of chemicals in the workplace. Chemicals may include solvents, such as perchlorethylene and chemicals used in large and small commercial dry cleaning enterprises.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

This unit requires the application of skills associated with self-management when conducting work to ensure workplace safety procedures, personal protective equipment and personal responsibilities are followed to ensure the safety of self and others when working with cleaning chemicals. This unit also requires an ability to access and communicate information on cleaning chemicals and conduct correct measurements of chemicals.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to handle and work with dry cleaning chemicals and solvents commonly used in dry cleaning operations, including preparation, use and storage. It includes interpreting and applying workplace information and identifying risks and control measures.

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Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that safe handling requirements are understood and applied in all work activity.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

risks and hazards associated with chemicals and solvents can be identified and control measures explained

workplace information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents can be accessed and applied

dry cleaning chemicals and solvents can be accurately identified and measured according to task requirement

procedure for responding to accidents and incidents can be identified

reporting and documentation requirements are known and applied.

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace procedures and OHS practices.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other units relevant to carrying out dry cleaning operations which involve the use of chemicals or solvents.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

differentiating between toxic agents, corrosives, reactives, and flammables and combustibles

identifying and locating MSDS and other available safety information on dry cleaning chemicals

accurately identifying and measuring chemicals

reading, interpreting, and following information on work specifications, standard operating procedures, work instructions, MSDS and other reference material

using personal protective equipment

transferring, storing and disposing of cleaning chemicals safely and with respect to environmental considerations

maintaining accurate records

communicating within the workplace

sequencingoperations

meetingspecifications

clarifying and checking task-related information

carrying out work according to OHS practices

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

regulations and codes of practice which govern the control of dry cleaning solvents and chemicals, such as perchlorethylene, in the workplace

workplace procedures relating to dry cleaning chemical use

personal responsibilities in the control of dry cleaning chemicals in the workplace

risks of exposure to chemicals by absorption, inhalation and ingestion

health risks arising from exposure to cleaning chemicals

the meaning of common MSDS terms

risks associated with operating machinery or equipment that use cleaning chemicals

procedures for the safe and cost-effective measuring and mixing of chemicals and other agents

correct use of personal protective equipment

workplace procedures for the reporting of emergencies or OHS issues

workplace procedures for the control of chemical spills and fires

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

Dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Dry cleaning chemicals and solvents may include:

perchlorethylene

white spirit

hydrocarbon

liquid silicon

detergent

chlorine bleach

oxybleach

builder

starch

fabric conditioner

laundry sour

caustic alkali

Workplace information

Workplace information may include:

MSDS for hazardous substances

workplace procedures

signage and labelling

verbal instruction

Workplace procedures

Workplace procedures may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

Personal responsibilities

Personal responsibilities may include:

following OHS procedures

following workplace procedures

following environmental procedures

reporting incidents

using personal protective equipment

Risks

Risks may include:

mixing of chemicals

spills and leaks in the workplace

chemical fires

exposure to perchlorethylene or other cleaning chemicals via absorption

inhalation or ingestion

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

MSDS

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant regulations and codes of practice relating to the control of hazardous substances are identified 
Workplace information regarding the safe handling of cleaning chemicals is accessed 
Workplace procedures relating to cleaning chemicals are identified 
Personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals are identified 
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cleaning chemicals are identified and common terminology interpreted 
Procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner are identified 
Risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use are identified 
Measures for controlling risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use are identified 
Personal protective equipment relevant to the use of cleaning chemicals are identified 
Correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals are implemented 
Environmental considerations and procedures are identified 
Procedures for identifying chemicals are identified 
Personal protective equipment is used correctly 
Work area is adequately ventilated and ignition sources eliminated 
Cleaning chemicals are identified, measured, handled and stored according to occupational health and safety (OHS) practices and workplace requirements 
Machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals are operated safely 
OHS issues, faults or emergencies are reported to relevant personnel 
Accidents and emergencies are acted upon according to procedures for the cleaning chemical 
Housekeeping is conducted and work area standards maintained 
Cleaning chemicals are disposed of according to regulatory requirements and environmental considerations, including MSDS recommendations 

Forms

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