Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Prepare to perform spotting function
- Identify types of spotting agents and classify
- Determine applications of spotting agents to specific types of stains
- Identify application procedures for spotting agents
- Consider safety and handling requirements of spotting agents
- Identify common fabrics and special fabrics
- Prepare work area, resources, materials and equipment according to requirements and workplace procedures
- Determine spotting requirements
- Identify type of stain and its characteristics, and determine fabric type
- Identify appropriate spotting agent according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements
- Identify spotting requirements for common stains and select appropriate method
- Consider advanced spotting processes and procedures and select appropriate method, where necessary
- Seek information to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify
- Implement control measures for factors that affect spotting procedures
- Carry out spotting procedure
- Prepare spotting agents and mix according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Handle fabrics or materials according to fabric requirements
- Operate machine or equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Apply spotting technique in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions
- Dry, hang or store article correctly, label and take to the correct area for dry cleaning
- Record and report non-removable stains and defects according to workplace procedures