Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret care labelling
- Care labelling symbols are interpreted
- Meaning of care instructions is identified
- Care categories are identified
- Role of Australian Standards in care labelling is identified
- Care considerations are identified
- Care labelling information is used to identify potential fabric problems caused by improper handling
- Consequences of improper care are identified
- Identify fabric or garment cleaning requirements
- Fabrics are correctly identified
- Fabric finishes, trims and embellishments that may affect handling are identified
- Care requirements of garments are identified
- Measures to control fabric problems are determined, according to fabric handling requirements and OHS practices
- Information resources are used to expand own knowledge of cleaning requirements