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Repair damaged laundry items

Repair damaged laundry items

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTLA2008A
State Code
W7371
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform repairs on laundry items.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Workstation is set up in accordance with OH&S practices and workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Equipment is set up in accordance with specification for the work
  • 1.3 Personal protective equipment is identified and applied
2 Operate mending equipment
  • 2.1 Product is checked for repair or condemning
  • 2.2 Repair requirements for damaged products are determined and performed in accordance with required specifications
  • 2.3 Specialists or appropriate personnel are consulted where necessary on repair requirements
  • 2.4 Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Operating faults are identified and reported
3 Maintain product repair records
  • 3.1 Finished product repair records are accurately maintained to meet workplace requirements
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.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OH&S practices
OH&S 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
other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Equipment may include
sewing machine
marking machine
heat seal machine
overlocker
button sewing machine
darning machine
stud machine
vulcaniser
thermal patching machine
other related equipment/machines
Repair requirements may include
machine sewing
hand sewing
heat seating or patching
remarking products
resizing
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 of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
select equipment for specific tasks
identify, grade, and classify repair requirements
perform repairs
monitor process operation

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OH&S 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

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E0992 LMTPRLA08A Repair damaged products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV42 MSTLA2008 Repair damaged laundry items Unit of competency