Assessor Resource

MSTDC2006
Operate finishing equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to finish dry cleaned articles ready for despatch.

This unit of competency applies to finishing dry cleaned articles, machine operation, monitoring and inspection 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

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

2

Operate finishing equipment

2.1

Perform procedures for start-up and stopping of finishing equipment

2.2

Check schedules to ensure finishing operations meet workplace requirements for quality and quantity

2.3

Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements

2.4

Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity

2.5

Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, WHS practices and environmental protection

2.6

Report machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility to relevant personnel

3

Finalise and review finishing

3.1

Inspect articles against quality standards

3.2

Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing

3.3

Identify damaged or torn articles for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures

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, operating and monitoring at least two (2) types of finishing equipment for two (2) different types of garments

maintaining quality requirements for each stage of the process

identifying articles that are damaged, torn, or require reprocessing

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

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

range of available services

finishing equipment and their applications

machine operation, monitoring, and adjustment procedures

fibres and fabrics and the effects of heat and steam

level of operator maintenance

inspection processes

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

quality practices

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 finishing equipment, 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.

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

Operate finishing equipment

2.1

Perform procedures for start-up and stopping of finishing equipment

2.2

Check schedules to ensure finishing operations meet workplace requirements for quality and quantity

2.3

Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements

2.4

Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity

2.5

Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, WHS practices and environmental protection

2.6

Report machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility to relevant personnel

3

Finalise and review finishing

3.1

Inspect articles against quality standards

3.2

Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing

3.3

Identify damaged or torn articles for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Operate includes one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

safe use of machines and related equipment

reporting procedures for faults and safety checks

production requirements

Finishing equipment includes one or more of the following:

air operated

microprocessor controlled

finishing equipment

steam tunnel

trouser topper

trouser legger

puff iron

air and steam finisher

hand iron

hot head press

utility press

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, operating and monitoring at least two (2) types of finishing equipment for two (2) different types of garments

maintaining quality requirements for each stage of the process

identifying articles that are damaged, torn, or require reprocessing

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

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

range of available services

finishing equipment and their applications

machine operation, monitoring, and adjustment procedures

fibres and fabrics and the effects of heat and steam

level of operator maintenance

inspection processes

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

quality practices

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 finishing equipment, 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.
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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 
Perform procedures for start-up and stopping of finishing equipment 
Check schedules to ensure finishing operations meet workplace requirements for quality and quantity 
Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements 
Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity 
Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, WHS practices and environmental protection 
Report machine problems or faults outside area of responsibility to relevant personnel 
Inspect articles against quality standards 
Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing 
Identify damaged or torn articles for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures 

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