Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
MST30716
BDF5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is intended for those who perform supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a dry cleaning environment.
Work is usually performed in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the provision of services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST30716 Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.- nine (9) core units of competency
- ten (10) elective units of competency.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Elective units of competency
Select ten (10) units as specified below.
- A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A
- A minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group B
- The remaining three (3) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A or B
- units from Group C
- a maximum of three (3) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| BAX26 | MSTDC2002 | Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX17 | MSTDC2009 | Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV99 | MSTGN2011 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAX23 | MSTDC2003 | Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| BAX22 | MSTDC2004 | Operate dry cleaning machines | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV96 | MSTGN3001 | Control production in a section of a TCF enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAH85 | PMBWASTE302 | Coordinate waste disposal | 26 | Unit of competency |
| BAX15 | MSTDC3002 | Dry clean garments with special treatment requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV95 | MSTGN3002 | Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX38 | MSTCL3003 | Perform garment repairs and alterations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX16 | MSTDC3001 | Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV92 | MSTGN3005 | Plan tasks to assist production operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAX42 | MSTCL3004 | Press whole garments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXO04 | MSMSUP382 | Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV93 | MSTGN3004 | Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX18 | MSTDC2008 | Carry out final inspection of articles | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX20 | MSTDC2006 | Operate finishing equipment | 135 | Unit of competency |
| BAX21 | MSTDC2005 | Operate wet cleaning machines | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW07 | MSTGN2002 | Package and handle TCF items for storage or despatch | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX33 | MSTDC2001 | Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX19 | MSTDC2007 | Receive and sort articles for cleaning | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW02 | MSTGN2008 | Coordinate work of team or section | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC69 | MSMBLIC001 | Licence to operate a standard boiler | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5379 | MEM07033B | Operate and monitor basic boiler | 54 | Unit of competency |
| W5380 | MEM07034A | Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler | 36 | Unit of competency |
| BAW00 | MSTGN2009 | Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX58 | MSTCL2006 | Press work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX60 | MSTCL2002 | Provide hand sewing and finishing support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX54 | MSTCL2004 | Sew components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX59 | MSTCL2001 | Use a sewing machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW08 | MSTGN2001 | Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
| BAW06 | MSTGN2003 | Work in the TCF industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W896 | LMT31210 | Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEQ1 | MST30719 | Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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