Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify spotting agents
- Identify stain
- Determine spotting requirements
- Special fabrics are identified
- Fabric requirements are determined prior to selection of spotting agent
- Appropriate spotting agent is identified according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements
- Spotting requirements for common stains are identified and appropriate method selected
- Advanced spotting processesand procedures are considered and appropriate method selected
- Information is sought to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify
- Prepare to carry out spotting procedure
- Work area is prepared according to procedural requirements and resource requirements
- Factors affecting spotting procedures are identified and control measures implemented
- Personal protective equipment is correctly applied
- Spotting agents are prepared and mixed according to manufacturers' instructions, workplace procedures and occupational health and safety (OHS) practices.
- Carry out spotting procedure
- Fabrics or materials are handled according to fabric requirements
- Machine or equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, workplace procedures and OHS practices
- Spotting technique is applied correctly in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions
- Article is dried correctly
- Article is hung or stored correctly, labelled, and taken to the correct area for dry cleaning
- Relevant documentation is completed