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 taskrelated 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 costeffective 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 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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

Workplace information

Workplace procedures

Personal responsibilities

Risks

OHS practices