Assessment Requirements for MSTDC2009 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTDC2009 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTDC2010A Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

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

identifying fabrics and fabric problems for at least five (5) different articles

identifying fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments that may affect handling procedures

using correct manual handling techniques

interpreting meanings of care labelling information

identifying care requirements and control measures for a range of garments and fabrics requiring different care considerations

determining measures to control fabric problems according to fabric handling requirements and work health and safety (WHS) practices

maintaining records

complying with Australian Standards for care labelling.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

common and fragile fabric types

fabric care considerations

main causes of fabric problems

common fabric problems

differential shrinkage

heat shrinkage

chafing

light fading and fume fading

hardening of printed fabrics

loss of body, lustre and sheen

holes, yarn slippage and fraying

discoloration or rings

loss of embossed design

relaxation shrinkage

distortion of bias cut fabrics

yarn slippage

separation of bonded fabric

garment failures

care categories:

general instructions and warnings

washing

drying

ironing

care instructions:

machine wash

hand wash

iron

hot

warm

cold

dry clean

tumble dry

high

low

medium

bleach

steam

press

Australian Standards for care labelling

control measures for the prevention of fabric problems

consequences of improper care:

customer dissatisfaction

customer claims

articles fail to return to original appearance

information resources on cleaning requirements

natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends:

knitted fabrics, including weft knits and warp knits

woven fabrics, including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile

non-woven fabrics, such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite

emerging smart fabrics

common fabrics:

cotton

wool

flax

silk

viscose

acetate

nylon

polyester

acrylic

elastomeric

special fabrics:

satin weave fabrics

taffeta fabric

rib fabrics

jacquard fabrics

velvets

sheer fabrics

specialty woollens

fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments

waterproofing

dyes

preservatives

tannins

finishes used for crease resistance

fire retarders

waterproofing or water-resisting finishes

coloration for structural or applied design, such as printing or dyeing

surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability

interlacing and interloping

trimming

interfacing

lining

decorations

buttons

embossing

embroidery

other

quality standards and practices

practices for recording and reporting

AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice.

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 identifying fabric and garment cleaning requirements, 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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e