Assessment Requirements for MSTDC2014 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTDC2014 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTDC2009 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

identified fabrics and potential fabric problems for at least 5 different articles

identified care requirements and control measures for at least 5 garments made of different fabrics, requiring different care considerations, including garments with trims and embellishments that may affect handling.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

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

key requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice

key requirements of the mandatory requirements for product labelling under Australia’s product safety laws

main causes of fabric problems

common fabric problems:

chafing

differential shrinkage

discoloration or rings

distortion of bias cut fabrics

garment failures

hardening of printed fabrics

heat shrinkage

holes, yarn slippage and fraying

light fading and fume fading

loss of body, lustre and sheen

loss of embossed design

relaxation shrinkage

separation of bonded fabric

yarn slippage

care categories:

drying

general instructions and warnings

ironing

washing

control measures for the prevention of fabric problems

consequences of improper care

features of 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

care of common fabrics:

acetate

acrylic

cotton

elastomeric

flax

nylon

polyester

silk

viscose

wool

care of special fabrics:

jacquard fabrics

rib fabrics

satin weave fabrics

sheer fabrics

specialty woollens

taffeta fabric

velvets

fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments:

buttons

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

decorations

dyes

embossing

embroidery

finishes used for crease resistance

fire retarders

interfacing

interlacing and interloping

lining

preservatives

surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability

tannins

trimming

waterproofing

waterproofing or water-resisting finishes.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

garments and items made of different fabrics with different care and handling requirements.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

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