Unit of competency Outline

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Operate finishing equipment

Operate finishing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTDC2006A
State Code
W7190
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2010
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
01/11/2010
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to finish dry cleaned articles ready for despatch.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate finishing equipment
  • 1.1 Procedures for start up and stopping of finishing equipment are correctly performed
  • 1.2 Safety requirements related to machine operation and protective clothing are followed
  • 1.3 Schedules are checked to ensure workplace requirements for quality and quantity are met
  • 1.4 Articles are classified and sorted according to finishing and rework requirements
  • 1.5 Articles are prepared for finishing in accordance with requirements
  • 1.6 Articles are correctly placed into or on finishing equipment
  • 1.7 Finishing equipment is correctly operated in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 1.8 Machines are monitored and adjusted for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications and OHS practices
  • 1.9 Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
  • 1.10 Machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility are reported to relevant personnel
2 Inspect articles
  • 2.1 Articles are inspected against quality standards
  • 2.2 Articles not meeting quality standards are returned for re-processing
  • 2.3 Damaged or torn articles are identified for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Knowledge of finishing processes are applied to perform tasks
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.
Operate may relate to
manual handling techniques
safe use of machines and related equipment
reporting procedures for faults, safety checks .etc.
production requirements
Equipment may include
air operated
microprocessor controlled
finishing equipment
Steam tunnel
Manually operated finishing equipment such as:
trouser topper
trouser legger
puff iron
air and steam finisher
hand iron
hot head press
utility press
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
prevention and first aid for steam burns
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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:
check production schedules
classify and sort articles
load machine appropriately
monitor operation
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1361 LMTPRDC06A Operate finishing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX20 MSTDC2006 Operate finishing equipment Unit of competency