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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
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2 | Prepare to press garment | 2.1 | Prepare work area and pressing equipment |
| 2.2 | Clean, check and perform routine maintenance on pressing equipment |
| 2.3 | Lay out work in correct proximity and sequence |
| 2.4 | Quality check garment, identify faults, spots and marks and take appropriate follow-up action |
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3 | Press garment | 3.1 | Select and use appropriate attachments |
| 3.2 | Sequence and position work on pressing equipment according to product requirements |
| 3.3 | Apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fabric specifications |
| 3.4 | Control equipment and handle work to suit variations in fabric, work type, construction and pressing requirements |
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4 | Despatch pressed garment | 4.1 | Inspect pressed garment and compare against workplace pressing standards |
| 4.2 | Report and record results of inspection and subsequent action to correct faulty work |
| 4.3 | Record any preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work |
| 4.4 | Hang, pack and direct pressed garment to required despatch area, despatch storage or packing sections |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
preparing work area and pressing equipment, and lay out work in correct proximity and sequence
checking work against specifications and pressing instructions, identifying faults, spots and marks, and taking appropriate follow-up action
sequencing and positioning work on pressing equipment according to product requirements
using at least three (3) different types of pressing equipment to apply heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time according to product requirements and fabric specifications
controlling equipment and handling work to suit variations in fabric, work type, construction and pressing requirements, for at least three (3) different garments and two (2) fabric types
inspecting pressed work, comparing against workplace pressing standards, and reporting and recording results and subsequent action to correct faulty work
recording any preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work
hanging, packing and directing pressed garment to required despatch area, despatch storage or packing sections.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
pressing requirements and characteristics of a variety of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly
pressing equipment
quality standards and practices
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in pressing whole garments, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.