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Control dry cleaning finishing operations

Control dry cleaning finishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC3004
State Code
OBL88
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
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control finishing processes of dry cleaned articles ready for dispatch, including machine operation and troubleshooting, monitoring processes and inspecting articles to ensure they meet quality standards.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 for finishing work
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards associated with operating finishing equipment including working with heat, steam and rollers
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.4 Comply with work health and safety requirements at all times
  • 1.5 Set up work area in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Collect or receive work, check quality and determine any follow-up action
2. Test pressing and steaming equipment
  • 2.1 Test steaming of sample materials according to composition and construction of materials
  • 2.2 Test pressing of sample materials according to composition and construction of materials
  • 2.3 Adjust settings on pressing and steaming equipment to meet requirements
  • 2.4 Identify, report and address operational problems with equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Operate finishing equipment
  • 3.1 Perform procedures for start-up and stopping of finishing equipment
  • 3.2 Check schedules to ensure finishing operations meet workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 3.3 Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements
  • 3.4 Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 3.5 Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications and work health and safety practices
  • 3.6 Identify and rectify machine problems or faults
  • 3.7 Conduct operator maintenance on finishing equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Finalise and review finishing
  • 4.1 Inspect articles against quality standards
  • 4.2 Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing
  • 4.3 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
BAX20 MSTDC2006 Operate finishing equipment Unit of competency