Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSTDC2004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate dry cleaning machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTDC2004 - Operate dry cleaning machines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load articles into machines, monitor procedures and process articles according to specifications and quality requirements.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 operating dry cleaning machines, 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 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 for dry cleaning
  • Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work
  • Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification
  • Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales
  • Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article
  • Complete records according to workplace practices
       
Element: Operate dry cleaning machine
  • Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices
  • Select program for load type or classification
  • Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant
  • Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate
  • Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures
  • Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques
  • Complete records
       
Element: Finalise and review dry cleaning
  • Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation
  • Report machine operational faults
  • Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
  • Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards
  • Direct garments to correct area for finishing
       


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 for dry cleaning

2.1

Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work

2.2

Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification

2.3

Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales

2.4

Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article

2.5

Complete records according to workplace practices

3

Operate dry cleaning machine

3.1

Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices

3.2

Select program for load type or classification

3.3

Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant

3.4

Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.5

Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate

3.6

Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures

3.7

Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques

3.8

Complete records

4

Finalise and review dry cleaning

4.1

Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation

4.2

Report machine operational faults

4.3

Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

4.4

Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

4.5

Direct garments to correct area for finishing

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 appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions

determining dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification on at least two (2) occasions

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

optimising environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

hanging articles, sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards, and directing garments to correct area for finishing

maintaining records

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)

workplace or store policies and procedures

Australian Standards that govern dry cleaning and laundry operations

range of available services

care and maintenance procedures for articles

safe handling and use of additives and chemicals:

perc spirit

hydrhlorethylene

whiteocarbon

liquid silicon

detergent

chlorine bleach

oxybleach

builder

starch

fabric conditioner

laundry sour

caustic alkali

machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures

level of operator maintenance for between load servicing

characteristics and hazards of additives and dosing systems

environmental aspects related to workplace, and machine or equipment operation

practices for recording and reporting

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory 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 for dry cleaning

2.1

Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work

2.2

Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification

2.3

Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales

2.4

Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article

2.5

Complete records according to workplace practices

3

Operate dry cleaning machine

3.1

Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices

3.2

Select program for load type or classification

3.3

Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant

3.4

Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.5

Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate

3.6

Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures

3.7

Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques

3.8

Complete records

4

Finalise and review dry cleaning

4.1

Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation

4.2

Report machine operational faults

4.3

Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

4.4

Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

4.5

Direct garments to correct area for finishing

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

Dry cleaning machines include one or more of the following:

microprocessor

computer-controlled

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 
Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work 
Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification 
Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales 
Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article 
Complete records according to workplace practices 
Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices 
Select program for load type or classification 
Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant 
Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions 
Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate 
Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures 
Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques 
Complete records 
Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation 
Report machine operational faults 
Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling 
Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards 
Direct garments to correct area for finishing 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTDC2004 - Operate dry cleaning machines
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MSTDC2004 - Operate dry cleaning machines

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