Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Information on care labelling includes:
country of origin
fibre content, eg 80% wool 20% polyester
care instructions for:
hand washing
washing
drying
ironing
special requirements, eg hanging
dry cleaning
prohibitions against specific actions such as "do not bleach"
Meanings of care instructions includes:
machine wash
hand wash
iron
hot
warm
cold
dry clean
tumble dry
high
low
medium
bleach
press
steam
Care categories include:
general instructions and warnings
washing
drying
ironing
dry cleaning
Care considerations include:
fibre used
fabric construction
trimming, interfacing, lining, decorations, buttons
design of article
dyes used
special treatments (eg waterproofing)
normal care treatment
Fabric problems include:
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
Consequences of improper care includes:
customer dissatisfaction
customer claims
articles fail to return to original appearance
Fabrics may include:
Fabrics include natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends and can include:
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 include:
cotton
wool
flax
silk
viscose
acetate
nylon
polyester
acrylic
elastomeric
Special fabrics include:
satin weave fabrics
taffeta fabric
rib fabrics
jacquard fabrics
velvets
sheer fabrics
specialty woollens
Fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments may include but are not restricted to:
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
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.


Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret care labelling information
identify influences on care labelling
identify care requirements and control measures for a range of garments
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.