Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform repairs on laundry items.

Application of the Unit 

This unit applies to operating machines and performing repairs. It involves the operation of related mending equipment.

Laundry or operating procedures may relate to:

• repairing and resizing
• recycling
• condemning articles
• recoding
• repairs on theatre linen (according to AS 2892)
• manual handling techniques
• safe use of machines and related equipment
• reporting procedures for faults, safety checks, etc.
• quality assurance

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 OH&S 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 problem solving repair requirements, planning and organising machines and equipment and applying knowledge of repairing processes. This unit also requires an ability to complete repair records.

Prerequisites 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 Prepare for operation

1.1 Workstation is set up in accordance with OH &S practices  and workplace requirements

1.2 Equipment  is set up in accordance with specification for the work

1.3 Personal protective equipment is identified and applied

2 Operate mending equipment

2.1 Product is checked for repair or condemning

2.2 Repair requirements  for damaged products are determined and performed in accordance with required specifications

2.3 Specialists or appropriate personnel are consulted where necessary on repair requirements

2.4 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures

2.5 Operating faults are identified and reported

3 Maintain product repair records

3.1 Finished product repair records are accurately maintained to meet workplace requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

• machine and equipment applications, operation, monitoring and adjustment procedures
• knowledge of fibres and fabrics
• repair techniques and procedures
• safety and environmental aspects of related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials
• workplace practices
• OH&S practices, including hazard identification and control measures
• quality practices
• recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

• prepare work area and machine
• use equipment and make adjustments
• carry out a range of repairs
• inspect finished products
• maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process
• interpret and apply established procedures
• 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 OH&S 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 of evidence to be considered 

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

• select equipment for specific tasks
• identify, grade, and classify repair requirements
• perform repairs
• monitor process operation

Consistency in performance 

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

• organising work
• completing tasks
• identifying improvements
• using workplace practices
• using OH&S 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

Resource implications 

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Context for assessment 

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment 

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

OH&S practices

OH&S 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
• other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Equipment may include

• sewing machine
• marking machine
• heat seal machine
• overlocker
• button sewing machine
• darning machine
• stud machine
• vulcaniser
• thermal patching machine
• other related equipment/machines

Repair requirements may include

• machine sewing
• hand sewing
• heat seating or patching
• remarking products
• resizing

Sector 

Laundry Operations