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MSTDC2002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTDC2002 - Conduct safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to handle and work with dry cleaning chemicals and solvents commonly used in dry cleaning operations. This unit of competency applies to operators who prepare, use and store dry cleaning chemicals and solvents when performing dry cleaning operations. 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 conducting safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents, 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Dry cleaning operations and laundry operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • 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
       
Element: Prepare to use dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals
  • Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning chemicals
  • Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner
       
Element: Identify chemical control measures
  • Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use
  • Identify measures for controlling risks
  • Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals
  • Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations
       
Element: Apply safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents
  • Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources
  • Identify cleaning chemicals, measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures
  • Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals
  • Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel
  • Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical
  • Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations
       


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

Prepare to use dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

2.1

Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

2.2

Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals

2.3

Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning chemicals

2.4

Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner

3

Identify chemical control measures

3.1

Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use

3.2

Identify measures for controlling risks

3.3

Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals

3.4

Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations

4

Apply safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

4.1

Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources

4.2

Identify cleaning chemicals, measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures

4.3

Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals

4.4

Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel

4.5

Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical

4.6

Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations

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

identifying risks and control measures

complying with industry regulations and codes of practice that govern the control of chemicals in the workplace

differentiating between toxic agents, corrosives, reactives, and flammables and combustibles

locating and interpreting safety data sheets (SDS) and other available safety information on dry cleaning chemicals

identifying procedures for responding to accidents, incidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical

accurately identifying and measuring dry cleaning chemicals for at least five (5) different garment types

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

demonstrating procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical

transferring, storing and disposing of cleaning chemicals safely and with respect to environmental considerations

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

Australian Standards, industry regulations and codes of practice that govern the control of chemicals in the workplace

characteristics of different chemicals and solvents used in the dry cleaning industry: toxic agents, corrosives, reactives, and flammables and combustibles

workplace procedures relating to dry cleaning chemical use

personal responsibilities in the control of dry cleaning chemicals in the workplace:

following work health and safety (WHS) procedures

following workplace procedures

following environmental procedures

reporting incidents

using PPE

risks of exposure to chemicals by absorption, inhalation and ingestion

health risks arising from exposure to cleaning chemicals

the meaning of common SDS terms

risks associated with operating machinery or equipment that use cleaning chemicals

procedures for the safe and cost-effective measuring and mixing of chemicals and other agents

workplace procedures for reporting emergencies or WHS issues, control of chemical spills and fires, hazard identification and control measures

reporting and documentation requirements.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Prepare to use dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

2.1

Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

2.2

Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals

2.3

Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning chemicals

2.4

Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner

3

Identify chemical control measures

3.1

Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use

3.2

Identify measures for controlling risks

3.3

Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals

3.4

Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations

4

Apply safe handling of dry cleaning chemicals and solvents

4.1

Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources

4.2

Identify cleaning chemicals, measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures

4.3

Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals

4.4

Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel

4.5

Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical

4.6

Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents includes the following:

identifying relevant regulations and codes of practice relating to the control of hazardous substances

assessing workplace information and workplace procedures regarding the safe handling of cleaning chemicals

identifying chemicals and their characteristics

differentiating between toxic agents, corrosives, reactives, and flammables and combustibles

Dry cleaning chemicals and solvents include one or more of the following:

perchlorethylene

white spirit

hydrocarbon

liquid silicon

detergent

chlorine bleach

oxybleach

builder

starch

fabric conditioner

laundry sour

caustic alkali

Workplace information includes the following:

SDS for hazardous substances

workplace procedures

signage and labelling

verbal instruction

Risks include one or more of the following:

mixing of chemicals

spills and leaks in the workplace

chemical fires

exposure to perchlorethylene or other cleaning chemicals via absorption

inhalation or ingestion

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 
Access information on dry cleaning chemicals and solvents 
Identify personal responsibilities in working with cleaning chemicals 
Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning chemicals 
Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner 
Identify risks associated with cleaning chemicals and operator use 
Identify measures for controlling risks 
Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring cleaning chemicals 
Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations 
Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources 
Identify cleaning chemicals, measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures 
Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of cleaning chemicals 
Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel 
Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures for the cleaning chemical 
Maintain work area and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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