Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTDC2004 Operate dry cleaning machines.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load articles into dry cleaning machines, monitor procedures and process articles in accordance with specifications and quality requirements.
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.
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
Dry cleaning and laundry operations
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 dry cleaning |
1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Identify production schedule and workload priorities to plan work 1.3 Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification 1.4 Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales 1.5 Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article 1.6 Complete load records in accordance with workplace practices |
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2. Operate dry cleaning machine |
2.1 Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and work health and safety practices 2.2 Select program for load type or classification 2.3 Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system 2.4 Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions 2.5 Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report any identified faults 2.6 Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures 2.7 Unload articles using correct manual handling techniques 2.8 Complete accurate records of cleaned load in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3. Finalise and review dry cleaning |
3.1 Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation and report machine operational faults in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Dispose of waste in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements 3.3 Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards 3.4 Direct articles to correct area for finishing |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Reading skills to interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications and key requirements of industry standards
- Numeracy skills to:
- determine the weight or volume of a load, using kg, m3
- calculate ratios and accurately measure doses of cleaning chemicals and additives using mL, L
- Problem solving skills to recognise issues with operations and troubleshoot solutions.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTDC2004 Operate dry cleaning machines.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
