Assessor Resource

LMTDC2010A
Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The unit applies to interpreting care labelling instructions on fabric and garments and determining implications for cleaning and handling.

Care labelling practices and procedures followed in this unit are in accordance with current standards published by the Standards Association of Australia, and are mandatory under the Trade Practices Act.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with identifying, understanding and accurately applying information and knowledge of fabrics and care labels. This unit also requires and ability to plan and organise cleaning requirements and identify problems and consequences of improper fabric identification and care.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to identify fabric handling requirements from care labelling instructions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

interpret care labelling information

identify influences on care labelling

identify care requirements and control measures for a range of garments

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

common and fragile fabric types

main causes of fabric problems

common fabric problems

Australian standards for care labelling

control measures for the prevention of fabric problems

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

identify fabrics

identify fabric problems

identify fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments that may affect handling procedures

identify fabric handling requirements

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Information on care labelling includes:

country of origin

fibre content, eg 80% wool 20% polyester

care instructions for:

hand washing

washing

drying

ironing

special requirements, eg hanging

dry cleaning

prohibitions against specific actions such as "do not bleach"

Meanings of care instructions includes:

machine wash

hand wash

iron

hot

warm

cold

dry clean

tumble dry

high

low

medium

bleach

press

steam

Care categories include:

general instructions and warnings

washing

drying

ironing

dry cleaning

Care considerations include:

fibre used

fabric construction

trimming, interfacing, lining, decorations, buttons

design of article

dyes used

special treatments (eg waterproofing)

normal care treatment

Fabric problems include:

differential shrinkage

heat shrinkage

chafing

light fading and fume fading

hardening of printed fabrics

loss of body, lustre and sheen

holes, yarn slippage and fraying

discoloration or rings

loss of embossed design

relaxation shrinkage

distortion of bias cut fabrics

yarn slippage

separation of bonded fabric

garment failures

Consequences of improper care includes:

customer dissatisfaction

customer claims

articles fail to return to original appearance

Fabrics may include:

Fabrics include natural and synthetic single yarn fabrics and blends and can include:

knitted fabrics including weft knits and warp knits

woven fabrics including plain, twill, satin, dobby, jacquard and pile

non-woven fabrics such as felts, nets, braids, bonded and composite

emerging smart fabrics

Common fabrics include:

cotton

wool

flax

silk

viscose

acetate

nylon

polyester

acrylic

elastomeric

Special fabrics include:

satin weave fabrics

taffeta fabric

rib fabrics

jacquard fabrics

velvets

sheer fabrics

specialty woollens

Fibre and fabric finishes, trims and embellishments may include but are not restricted to:

waterproofing

dyes

preservatives

tannins

finishes used for crease resistance

fire retarders

waterproofing or water resisting finishes

coloration for structural or applied design such as printing or dyeing

surface finishes for aesthetics, stability or serviceability

interlacing and interloping

trimming

interfacing

lining

decorations

buttons

embossing

embroidery

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

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

environmental practices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information on care labels is identified 
Meaning of care instructions is identified 
Care categories are identified 
Role of Australian Standards in care labelling is identified 
Care considerations are identified 
Care labelling information is used to identify potential fabric problems caused by improper handling 
Consequences of improper care are identified 
Fabrics are correctly identified 
Fabric finishes, trims and embellishments that may affect handling are identified 
Care requirements of garments are identified 
Measures to control fabric problems are determined, according to fabric handling requirements and OHS practices 
Information resources are used to expand own knowledge of cleaning requirements 

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