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MSTGN2012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSTGN2012 - Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to handle and work with chemical substances and preparations that are used in sectors of the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry. It includes cleaning chemicals and solvents commonly used in laundry operations and chemicals, dyes and other substances that are used in textile production.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.It applies to operators who prepare, use and store chemicals for TCF operations. While the unit of competency relates to safe practices pertaining to all chemical handling, and use of a range of chemical substances, the application of the unit and the evidence requirements may focus on one or more industry sectors or workplace contexts.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. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements to work safely with chemicals may apply in some contexts.
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 working safely with chemicals in TCF operations, 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.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Generic
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 chemicals in TCF operations
  • Access information on chemicals and substances used in TCF enterprises
  • Distinguish types of chemicals and preparations that require safe handling in own workplace
  • Identify personal responsibilities in working with chemicals
  • Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in cleaning, textile production or other application, according to workplace requirements
  • Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner
       
Element: Identify chemical control measures
  • Identify location and storage conditions for substances and associated documentation
  • Differentiate between a range of laundry and other chemicals, and identify risks associated with preparing and using chemicals
  • Identify risk control measures and special handling procedures for substances
  • Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring chemicals
  • Identify hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace, and the emergency procedures required
  • Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations
       
Element: Apply safe handling of chemicals and solvents
  • Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources
  • Measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures
  • Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of chemicals and solvents
  • Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures required for the chemical concerned
  • Use PPE according to regulations
       
Element: Promote safe handling of chemicals
  • Maintain work area and dispose of chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations
  • Communicate handling and storage information within workplace
  • Complete required documentation
  • Clear spillages according to workplace procedures and complete housekeeping requirements
  • Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel
       


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 chemicals in TCF operations

2.1

Access information on chemicals and substances used in TCF enterprises

2.2

Distinguish types of chemicals and preparations that require safe handling in own workplace

2.3

Identify personal responsibilities in working with chemicals

2.4

Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in cleaning, textile production or other application, according to workplace requirements

2.5

Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner

3

Identify chemical control measures

3.1

Identify location and storage conditions for substances and associated documentation

3.2

Differentiate between a range of laundry and other chemicals, and identify risks associated with preparing and using chemicals

3.3

Identify risk control measures and special handling procedures for substances

3.4

Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring chemicals

3.5

Identify hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace, and the emergency procedures required

3.6

Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations

4

Apply safe handling of chemicals and solvents

4.1

Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources

4.2

Measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures

4.3

Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of chemicals and solvents

4.4

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

4.5

Use PPE according to regulations

5

Promote safe handling of chemicals

5.1

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

5.2

Communicate handling and storage information within workplace

5.3

Complete required documentation

5.4

Clear spillages according to workplace procedures and complete housekeeping requirements

5.5

Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel

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

identifying personal responsibilities in working with chemicals

applying relevant Australian Standards to comply with job role and workplace requirements

applying AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice (applicable to a laundry workplace)

distinguishing types of chemicals and preparations that require safe handling in own workplace

identifying risks and hazards, risks and using appropriate control measures

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

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

identifying and applying procedures for responding to accidents and incidents

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

communicating and recording accurate information.

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 identified workplace

AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice (applicable to a laundry workplace)

characteristics of different chemicals and solvents, toxic agents, corrosives, reactives, and flammables and combustibles, relevant to sector and workplace, such as:

perchlorethylene

white spirit

hydrocarbon

liquid silicon

detergent

chlorine bleach

oxybleach

builder

starch

fabric conditioner

laundry sour

caustic alkali

characteristics of preparations used in textile production, such as:

dyes

chemicals

cleaning agents

solvents

substances used in the preparation of yarns or textile products for production processes

other liquid or particle additives used in textile production

workplace information, such as:

SDS for hazardous substances

the meaning of common SDS terms

workplace procedures

signage and labelling

verbal instruction

personal responsibilities in the control of chemicals in the workplace

risks and hazard, such as:

mixing of chemicals

spills and leaks in the workplace

chemical fires

exposure to perchlorethylene, dyes or other cleaning chemicals via absorption, inhalation or ingestion

exposure to chemicals, other harmful substances, machinery and equipment including:

load shifting equipment, such as overhead cranes and forklifts

production machinery and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

manual handling of materials and equipment

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

variations in lighting levels

a range of floor surfaces

water hazards

accidents

traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation

a range of storage areas

storage conditions, such as:

temperature

security

labelling

organisation

containers used

PPE relevant to workplace and job role:

goggles or face shields

respirators

air-supplied or self-contained helmets

safety boots, gloves and appropriate clothes/garments

risks associated with operating machinery or equipment that use chemicals

risk and hazard control measures, such as:

isolation procedures

guards and safety devices

traffic and pedestrian flow regulation

inspections

housekeeping

communication protocols

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

personal responsibilities, such as:

following WHS procedures

following workplace procedures

following environmental procedures

reporting incidents

using PPE

common SDS terminology used in sector application

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 chemicals in TCF operations

2.1

Access information on chemicals and substances used in TCF enterprises

2.2

Distinguish types of chemicals and preparations that require safe handling in own workplace

2.3

Identify personal responsibilities in working with chemicals

2.4

Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in cleaning, textile production or other application, according to workplace requirements

2.5

Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner

3

Identify chemical control measures

3.1

Identify location and storage conditions for substances and associated documentation

3.2

Differentiate between a range of laundry and other chemicals, and identify risks associated with preparing and using chemicals

3.3

Identify risk control measures and special handling procedures for substances

3.4

Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring chemicals

3.5

Identify hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace, and the emergency procedures required

3.6

Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations

4

Apply safe handling of chemicals and solvents

4.1

Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources

4.2

Measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures

4.3

Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of chemicals and solvents

4.4

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

4.5

Use PPE according to regulations

5

Promote safe handling of chemicals

5.1

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

5.2

Communicate handling and storage information within workplace

5.3

Complete required documentation

5.4

Clear spillages according to workplace procedures and complete housekeeping requirements

5.5

Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel

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

PPE

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 procedures

Australian Standards include:

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

Access information on chemicals and substances includes, but is not limited to, one or more of 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 chemicals used in job role in industry sector

identifying chemicals and their characteristics

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

identifying workplace procedures for accessing stored substances and their housekeeping requirements

locating relevant SDS for hazardous substances

recognising and responding to signage and labelling

Risks and hazards include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

exposure to chemicals, other harmful substances, machinery and equipment including:

load shifting equipment, such as overhead cranes and forklifts

production machinery and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

manual handling of materials and equipment

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

variations in lighting levels

a range of floor surfaces

water hazards

accidents

traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation

a range of storage areas

health risks arising from exposure to chemicals

Common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) includes, but is not limited to, five or more of the following:

acute effect

acute toxicity

asphyxiant

ceiling

carcinogen

chronic effect

chronic toxicity

combustible material

corrosive

decomposition

dermal

flash point

flammable material

ignition sources

ingestion

irritant

mutagen

oxidizer

pH

reactivity

sensitizer

solubility

short-term exposure limit (STEL)

teratogen

threshold limit value (TLV)

toxicity

toxic substance

time weighted average (TWA)

Work environment includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

operational workplace activities

restricted space

hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions

day or night conditions

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 chemicals and substances used in TCF enterprises 
Distinguish types of chemicals and preparations that require safe handling in own workplace 
Identify personal responsibilities in working with chemicals 
Interpret common terminology in safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in cleaning, textile production or other application, according to workplace requirements 
Identify procedures for using chemicals in a cost-effective manner 
Identify location and storage conditions for substances and associated documentation 
Differentiate between a range of laundry and other chemicals, and identify risks associated with preparing and using chemicals 
Identify risk control measures and special handling procedures for substances 
Implement correct procedures for calculating quantities and measuring chemicals 
Identify hazards associated with the handling and uses of substances used in the workplace, and the emergency procedures required 
Identify local procedures to document procedures and respond to environmental considerations 
Ventilate work area and eliminate ignition sources 
Measure, handle and store according to WHS practices and workplace procedures 
Safely operate machinery and equipment associated with use of chemicals and solvents 
Demonstrate procedures to act upon accidents and emergencies according to procedures required for the chemical concerned 
Use PPE according to regulations 
Maintain work area and dispose of chemicals according to regulatory requirements, environmental considerations and SDS recommendations 
Communicate handling and storage information within workplace 
Complete required documentation 
Clear spillages according to workplace procedures and complete housekeeping requirements 
Report WHS issues, faults or emergencies to relevant personnel 

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