Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1.1. Correction of typographical errors in Application of the unit.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3004B Press whole garments

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to press whole garments.

The unit of competency applies to pressing of whole garments, which may include many components, complex seams and fabrics. Operator skills may contribute to the final appearance and finish of the work. Fabrics could include wool suiting, satin, velvet, chiffon, silks, linen, and lace.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Clothing production

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1.1. Correction of typographical errors in Application of the unit.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3004B Press whole garments

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1.1. Correction of typographical errors in Application of the unit.

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTCL3004B Press whole garments

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

• reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
• applying relevant standards
• preparing work area and pressing equipment, and lay out work in correct proximity and sequence
• checking work against specifications and pressing instructions, identifying faults, spots and marks, and taking appropriate follow-up action
• sequencing and positioning work on pressing equipment according to product requirements
• using at least three (3) different types of pressing equipment to apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fabric specifications
• controlling equipment and handling work to suit variations in fabric, work type, construction and pressing requirements, for at least three (3) different garments and two (2) fabric types
• inspecting pressed work, comparing against workplace pressing standards, and reporting and recording results and subsequent action to correct faulty work
• recording any preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work
• hanging, packing and directing pressed garment to required despatch area, despatch storage or packing sections.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

• safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• relevant Australian Standards
• pressing requirements and characteristics of a variety of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly
• pressing equipment
• quality standards and practices
• workplace procedures
• recording and reporting practices.

Assessment Conditions

• Assessors must:

• satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
• have vocational competency in pressing whole garments, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

• Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
• Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e