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 for dry cleaning | 2.1 | Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work |
| 2.2 | Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification |
| 2.3 | Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales |
| 2.4 | Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article |
| 2.5 | Complete records according to workplace practices |
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3 | Operate dry cleaning machine | 3.1 | Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices |
| 3.2 | Select program for load type or classification |
| 3.3 | Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant |
| 3.4 | Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions |
| 3.5 | Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate |
| 3.6 | Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures |
| 3.7 | Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques |
| 3.8 | Complete records |
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4 | Finalise and review dry cleaning | 4.1 | Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation |
| 4.2 | Report machine operational faults |
| 4.3 | Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling |
| 4.4 | Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards |
| 4.5 | Direct garments to correct area for finishing |
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
following production schedules and work load priorities
selecting appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions
determining dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification on at least two (2) occasions
loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions
using correct manual handling techniques
using and handling additives and chemicals safely
optimising environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
hanging articles, sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards, and directing garments to correct area for finishing
maintaining records
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)
workplace or store policies and procedures
Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations
range of available services
care and maintenance procedures for articles
safe handling and use of additives and chemicals:
perc spirit
hydrhlorethylene
whiteocarbon
liquid silicon
detergent
chlorine bleach
oxybleach
builder
starch
fabric conditioner
laundry sour
caustic alkali
machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures
level of operator maintenance for between load servicing
characteristics and hazards of additives and dosing systems
environmental aspects related to workplace, and machine or equipment operation
practices for recording and reporting
federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
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 operating dry cleaning machines, 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.