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Press whole garments

Press whole garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL3004
State Code
BAX42
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to press whole garments.The unit of competency applies to pressing of whole garments, which may include many components, complex seams and fabrics. Operator skills may contribute to the final appearance and finish of the work. Fabrics could include wool suiting, satin, velvet, chiffon, silks, linen, and lace.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to press garment
  • 2.1 Prepare work area and pressing equipment
  • 2.2 Clean, check and perform routine maintenance on pressing equipment
  • 2.3 Lay out work in correct proximity and sequence
  • 2.4 Quality check garment, identify faults, spots and marks and take appropriate follow-up action
3 Press garment
  • 3.1 Select and use appropriate attachments
  • 3.2 Sequence and position work on pressing equipment according to product requirements
  • 3.3 Apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fabric specifications
  • 3.4 Control equipment and handle work to suit variations in fabric, work type, construction and pressing requirements
4 Despatch pressed garment
  • 4.1 Inspect pressed garment and compare against workplace pressing standards
  • 4.2 Report and record results of inspection and subsequent action to correct faulty work
  • 4.3 Record any preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work
  • 4.4 Hang, pack and direct pressed garment to required despatch area, despatch storage or packing sections
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7170 LMTCL3004B Press whole garments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL99 MSTCL3016 Press whole garments Unit of competency