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Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production

Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN2001
State Code
BAW08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers skills and knowledge required to use steaming and pressing equipment in textile or clothing production operations, dry cleaning, laundry operations and millinery. It applies to garment or textile production, servicing and presentation according to the requirements and standards of the relevant textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry sector.The unit of competency applies to pressing work where the position and handling of work are under the control of the operator and operator skills contribute to the final appearance and finish of the work.The unit of competency applies to maintaining and operating equipment to press work that requires knowledge of a wider range of fabrics or more complex items. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.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 use steaming and pressing equipment
  • 2.1 Prepare work area according to industry production sector and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Select, check and inspect steaming and pressing equipment and workstation
  • 2.3 Identify materials to be steamed or pressed and their performance characteristics
3 Test pressing and steaming equipment
  • 3.1 Test steaming of sample materials according to composition and construction of materials
  • 3.2 Test pressing of sample materials according to composition and construction of materials
  • 3.3 Adjust settings on pressing and steaming equipment, as necessary
  • 3.4 Identify operational problems of equipment, report and address
4 Use steaming and pressing equipment
  • 4.1 Conduct steaming and pressing according to the tests on material samples and manufacturer instructions
  • 4.2 Engage steaming and pressing equipment to form, adjust, finish and present garments, textiles or millinery, as required
  • 4.3 Disengage steaming and pressing equipment according to manufacturer instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7413 LMTML2006A Use millinery steaming and pressing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL83 MSTGN2016 Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production Unit of competency