Unit of competency Outline

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Operate finishing equipment

Operate finishing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2006
State Code
BAX20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to finish dry cleaned articles ready for despatch. This unit of competency applies to finishing dry cleaned articles, machine operation, monitoring and inspection procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 Operate finishing equipment
  • 2.1 Perform procedures for start-up and stopping of finishing equipment
  • 2.2 Check schedules to ensure finishing operations meet workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 2.3 Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements
  • 2.4 Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 2.5 Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, WHS practices and environmental protection
  • 2.6 Report machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility to relevant personnel
3 Finalise and review finishing
  • 3.1 Inspect articles against quality standards
  • 3.2 Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing
  • 3.3 Identify damaged or torn articles for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7190 LMTDC2006A Operate finishing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL88 MSTDC3004 Control dry cleaning finishing operations Unit of competency