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 | Inspect articles for quality outcomes | 2.1 | Inspect articles against quality and workplace standards |
| 2.2 | Rectify minor problems, such as lint removal |
| 2.3 | Return articles not meeting quality standards for spotting, repressing or repair |
| 2.4 | Rectify articles requiring minor repair, report or otherwise attend to |
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3 | Inspect articles for special requirements | 3.1 | Check special attention tags and inspect article conforms with requirements |
| 3.2 | Inspect special articles to ensure they meet quality requirements |
| 3.3 | Inspect articles to ensure they are correctly packaged |
| 3.4 | Return articles not meeting required standards for further attention |
| 3.5 | Inform team members of quality issues |
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
inspecting a range of articles of different types and materials to check compliance with standards on at least two occasions
interpreting special attention tags
determining procedure to complete a range articles (e.g. spotting, repressing and repair) to standards
communicating with team members to report quality issues as needed
complying with environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling requirements
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
inspection processes and requirements
procedures for finishing and completion of articles:
clothing, garments or fabric accessories
kitchen linen
hospitality linen
other fabric products
problem-solving techniques
safety and environmental aspects of workplace operation and manual handling
quality practices
workplace practices
practices for recording and reporting
AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice.
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 laundry and dry cleaning checking, 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.