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MSTDC2003
Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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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

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

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 and other reference material

recognising fibres, fabric types, dyes and colour categories

recording non-removable stains and defects

identifying at least five (5) different kinds of stains and marks on a variety of common fabrics, and their appropriate removal procedures to suit the stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics

maintaining quality requirements for each stage of the process

communicating and documenting spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

complying with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

characteristics of fibres, fabrics, dyes or colours and the effects of the spotting procedure

stain identification procedures, including steps to be followed

types of special spotting agents

wet-side and dry-side agents:

sodium thiosulphate

formic acid

oxalic acid

iodine

acetone

methyl alcohol

oxidising and reducing bleaches

digestion agents

solvents

detergents

spotting techniques

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

processes to communicate and document spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

characteristics of fibres, fabrics, dyes or colours and the effects of the spotting procedure

stain identification procedures, including steps to be followed

types of special spotting agents

wet-side and dry-side agents:

sodium thiosulphate

formic acid

oxalic acid

iodine

acetone

methyl alcohol

oxidising and reducing bleaches

digestion agents

solvents

detergents

spotting techniques

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

processes to communicate and document spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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

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

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

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

SOPs

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

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Types of stain include one or more of the following:

organic or non-organic

dye stains

albumin stains

protein stains

vegetable adhesives

mustard

tomato sauce

wine

Procedures for identifying the type of stain include the following:

considering the information provided by the customer

identifying the colour of the stain

identifying the feel or odour of the stain

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 and other reference material

recognising fibres, fabric types, dyes and colour categories

recording non-removable stains and defects

identifying at least five (5) different kinds of stains and marks on a variety of common fabrics, and their appropriate removal procedures to suit the stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics

maintaining quality requirements for each stage of the process

communicating and documenting spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

complying with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

characteristics of fibres, fabrics, dyes or colours and the effects of the spotting procedure

stain identification procedures, including steps to be followed

types of special spotting agents

wet-side and dry-side agents:

sodium thiosulphate

formic acid

oxalic acid

iodine

acetone

methyl alcohol

oxidising and reducing bleaches

digestion agents

solvents

detergents

spotting techniques

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

processes to communicate and document spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

characteristics of fibres, fabrics, dyes or colours and the effects of the spotting procedure

stain identification procedures, including steps to be followed

types of special spotting agents

wet-side and dry-side agents:

sodium thiosulphate

formic acid

oxalic acid

iodine

acetone

methyl alcohol

oxidising and reducing bleaches

digestion agents

solvents

detergents

spotting techniques

environmental aspects related to workplace and machine or equipment operation and manual handling

quality practices

workplace practices

processes to communicate and document spotting requirements to customer and work personnel

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Follow required steps to identify the type of stain or mark 
Identify fabric characteristics and type of stain 
Read and interpret relevant workplace procedures and instructions 
Determine spotting agents and procedures that are appropriate to the stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics 
Document spotting requirements and communicate to customer or work personnel 
Label article and forward it for spotting treatment 

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