Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret care labelling
  2. Care labelling symbols are interpreted
  3. Identify fabric or garment cleaning requirements

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

common and fragile fabric types

main causes of fabric problems

common fabric problems

Australian standards for care labelling

control measures for the prevention of fabric problems

quality standards and practices

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

identify fabrics

identify fabric problems

identify fibre and fabric finishes trims and embellishments that may affect handling procedures

identify fabric handling requirements

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret care labelling information

identify influences on care labelling

identify care requirements and control measures for a range of garments

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

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 practices and OHS practices

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units


Range Statement

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Information on care labelling includes:

country of origin

fibre content, eg 80% wool 20% polyester

care instructions for:

hand washing

washing

drying

ironing

special requirements, eg hanging

dry cleaning

prohibitions against specific actions such as "do not bleach"

Meanings of care instructions includes:

machine wash

hand wash

iron

hot

warm

cold

dry clean

tumble dry

high

low

medium

bleach

press

steam

Care categories include:

general instructions and warnings

washing

drying

ironing

dry cleaning

Care considerations include:

fibre used

fabric construction

trimming, interfacing, lining, decorations, buttons

design of article

dyes used

special treatments (eg waterproofing)

normal care treatment

Fabric problems include:

differential shrinkage

heat shrinkage

chafing

light fading and fume fading

hardening of printed fabrics

loss of body, lustre and sheen

holes, yarn slippage and fraying

discoloration or rings

loss of embossed design

relaxation shrinkage

distortion of bias cut fabrics

yarn slippage

separation of bonded fabric

garment failures

Consequences of improper care includes:

customer dissatisfaction

customer claims

articles fail to return to original appearance

Fabrics may include:

Fabrics include natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends and can include:

knitted fabrics including weft knits and warp knits

woven fabrics including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile

non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite

emerging smart fabrics

Common fabrics include:

cotton

wool

flax

silk

viscose

acetate

nylon

polyester

acrylic

elastomeric

Special fabrics include:

satin weave fabrics

taffeta fabric

rib fabrics

jacquard fabrics

velvets

sheer fabrics

specialty woollens

Fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments may include but are not restricted to:

waterproofing

dyes

preservatives

tannins

finishes used for crease resistance

fire retarders

waterproofing or water resisting finishes

coloration for structural or applied design such as printing or dyeing

surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability

interlacing and interloping

trimming

interfacing

lining

decorations

buttons

embossing

embroidery

OHS practices

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

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

environmental practices