Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to the operation of steam pressing equipment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify work requirements |
1.1. Work orders, care labels, and equipment instructions are used to identify work requirements 1.2. Equipment, components and processes used for materials preparation and pressing process are identified 1.3. Operating requirements for the steam pressing equipment are identified 1.4. Workplace quality requirements for the final product are identified |
2. Plan steam pressing operations |
2.1. OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 2.2. Temperatures and any particular precautions are identified from care labels and workplace instructions 2.3. Work sequence is planned to suit job 2.4. Equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified 2.5. Task sequences are planned |
3. Set up steam pressing equipment |
3.1. Equipment information, required specifications and operating instructions are identified 3.2. Temperatures are set and equipment adjustments are checked against work plan 3.3. Fabric panels are checked for quality prior to pressing 3.4. Damaged or incomplete items are reported |
4. Press fabrics |
4.1. Materials are lifted and held onto the press using appropriate techniques 4.2. Pressing operations are conducted following the planned sequence 4.3. Adjustments are made to press settings to improve quality of work 4.4. Required quantity and quality of work is maintained 4.5. Pressed items are protected from dust and other contaminants and placed in workplace approved holding areas 4.6. Equipment is cleaned up and lubrications, adjustments and waste management processes are completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
5. Maintain work quality |
5.1. Pressing process is monitored and materials and equipment operating conditions which may affect product quality are reported 5.2. Authorised changes in operating procedures and temperatures are implemented |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
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Resource implications |
Appropriate materials, steam pressing equipment, care labels and work orders. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts. Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge. Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency. |
Context of assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Unit scope |
Steam pressing operations cover work involving the operation of steam pressing equipment, monitoring operations and work quality, maintaining personal safety and the safety of others |
Unit context |
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Task planning is to cover : |
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Materials to be pressed may include but are not limited to : |
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices |
Information and procedures |
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Material lifting and holding will be impacted on by : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Soft Furnishing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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