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Press whole garments

Press whole garments

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL3016
State Code
OBL99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to press or finish whole garments made from varying fabrics. Garments may have multiple components and complex construction including seams and embellishments. Fibres could include cellulose, protein, synthetics and regenerated cellulose. Fabrics could include worsted, 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 or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to press garment
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Prepare work area and pressing equipment based on requirements
  • 1.3 Clean, check and perform routine maintenance on pressing equipment
  • 1.4 Lay out work in correct proximity and sequence
  • 1.5 Quality check garment, identify faults, spots and marks and take appropriate follow-up action
2. Press garment
  • 2.1 Use pressing or finishing equipment and press attachments in accordance with operating instructions
  • 2.2 Sequence and position work on pressing or finishing equipment according to product requirements
  • 2.3 Apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fabric specifications
  • 2.4 Control equipment and handle work to suit variations in fibre and fabric, work type, construction and pressing requirements
3. Dispatch pressed garment
  • 3.1 Inspect pressed garment and compare against workplace pressing standards
  • 3.2 Report and record results of inspection and subsequent action to correct faulty work
  • 3.3 Record any preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work
  • 3.4 Hang, pack and direct pressed garment to required dispatch area, dispatch storage or packing sections
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX42 MSTCL3004 Press whole garments Unit of competency