This unit applies to finishing dry cleaned articles and involves machine operation, monitoring and inspection procedures.

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.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which 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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and effective use of finishing equipment and technology. This unit also requires the ability to read and apply finishing information, check the quality of outcomes and identify operational problems.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Operate finishing equipment

1.1 Procedures for start up and stopping of finishing equipment are correctly performed

1.2 Safety requirements related to machine operation and protective clothing are followed

1.3 Schedules are checked to ensure workplace requirements for quality and quantity are met

1.4 Articles are classified and sorted according to finishing and rework requirements

1.5 Articles are prepared for finishing in accordance with requirements

1.6 Articles are correctly placed into or on finishing equipment

1.7 Finishing equipment is correctly operated in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity

1.8 Machines are monitored and adjusted for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications and OHS practices

1.9 Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted

1.10 Machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility are reported to relevant personnel

2 Inspect articles

2.1 Articles are inspected against quality standards

2.2 Articles not meeting quality standards are returned for re-processing

2.3 Damaged or torn articles are identified for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4 Knowledge of finishing processes are applied to perform tasks

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

relevant OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

workplace or store policies and procedures

finishing equipment and their applications

machine operation, monitoring, and adjustment procedures

knowledge of fibres and fabrics and the effects of heat and steam

level of operator maintenance

inspection processes

environmental aspects of related to workplace and machine, or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to:

use equipment and make adjustments

use and handle additives and chemicals safely

inspect articles

maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process

identify articles that are damaged, torn, or require reprocessing

document, assess, and transfer information

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 task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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:

check production schedules

classify and sort articles

load machine appropriately

monitor operation

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

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

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.

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.

Operate may relate to

manual handling techniques

safe use of machines and related equipment

reporting procedures for faults, safety checks .etc.

production requirements

Equipment may include

air operated

microprocessor controlled

finishing equipment

Steam tunnel

Manually operated finishing equipment such as:

trouser topper

trouser legger

puff iron

air and steam finisher

hand iron

hot head press

utility press

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:

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

prevention and first aid for steam burns

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

Dry Cleaning Operations

This unit contains employability skills.