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Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements

Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2003
State Code
BAX23
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
85
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to recognise and identify types of stains and other marks on articles or garments, and determine and document spotting treatment requirements. This unit of competency applies to operators who are responsible for identifying types of stains and other marks that require spotting prior to and after dry cleaning, and determining the required spotting procedure. This unit does NOT cover skills required for implementing spotting 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 Determine spotting requirements
  • 2.1 Follow required steps to identify the type of stain or mark
  • 2.2 Identify fabric characteristics and type of stain
  • 2.3 Read and interpret relevant workplace procedures and instructions
  • 2.4 Determine spotting agents and procedures that are appropriate to the stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics
3 Communicate spotting requirements
  • 3.1 Document spotting requirements and communicate to customer or work personnel
  • 3.2 Label article and forward it for spotting treatment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA995 LMTDC2011A Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL91 MSTDC2012 Identify pre-spotting requirements Unit of competency