Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 4. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSTCL2017 Press work for production support.
Release 3. Missing metadata added to link to superseded unit (MSTCL2006). Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2024 Press work (Release 2).
Release 2. Typographical error in Mapping Information corrected. No changes to content. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2024 Press work (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2006 Press work.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press work as part of the textile production process. The operator uses skills in positioning and shaping of the article which makes a significant contribution to its final appearance.
Work to be pressed may include stable woven and knitted natural and synthetic (or man-made) fibres and fabrics.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Clothing production
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for pressing |
1.1 Identify job requirements from job sheets or work instructions 1.2 Identify potential hazards and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.3 Set up work area in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Clean and check pressing equipment and complete routine minor maintenance to achieve operational readiness 1.5 Collect or receive work, check quality and determine any follow-up action |
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2. Press work |
2.1 Identify correct finishing equipment and select and use appropriate attachments 2.2 Lay out work in correct proximity and sequence 2.3 Identify faults, spots and marks and take appropriate action 2.4 Sequence pressing in accordance with lay out 2.5 Position work on pressing equipment according to product requirement 2.6 Apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fibre specifications 2.7 Control equipment and work handling for variations in work type and fabric construction and pressing requirements 2.8 Position and shape the article to contribute to the final appearance |
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3. Dispatch pressed and finished work |
3.1 Inspect pressed or finished work and compare against workplace pressing standards 3.2 Accurately record results of inspection and report and record subsequent action to either reject or correct faulty work 3.3 Determine and record preventative action to avoid any recurrence of faulty work 3.4 Pass pressed work to next operation, or hang or pack it and direct to required area |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Reading skills to:
- interpret work instructions, SOPs, specifications and key requirements of industry standards
- check work against ticket information or specification sheets
- Oral communication skills to listen to and confirm customer instructions
- Numeracy skills to ensure key performance indicators for production are met for an individual or team
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2024 Press work (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2024 Press work (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTCL2006 Press work.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
