The unit applies to pressing of whole garments, which may include many components, complex seams and fabrics. Operator skills may contribute to the final appearance and finish of the work. Garments may include shirts, trousers, dresses, skirts, tailored jackets and evening wear. Fabrics could include wool suitings, satin, velvet, chiffon, silks, linen, and lace.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising to press garments. Problem solving skills are required to identify specific pressing needs and identify any production problems. Self management skills are used to ensure safe use of technology and conformance of own work to quality standards.

Prerequisites

LMTCL2006B

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare workstation

1.1 Work area is set up according to OHS practices.

1.2 Pressing equipment is cleaned and checked.

1.3 Routine minor maintenance is performed.

1.4 Work is laid out in correct proximity and sequence.

2 Press garment

2.1 Garment is received, quality checked, and any follow-up action determined.

2.2 Faults, spots and marks are identified and appropriate action taken.

2.3 Appropriate attachments are selected and used.

2.4 Pressing is sequenced.

2.5 Work is positioned on pressing equipment according to product requirements.

2.6 Heat, steam, vacuum, pressure and time are applied according to product requirements and fabric specifications.

2.7 Work is pressed according to OHS practices.

2.8 Equipment and work handling are controlled for variations in work type and construction and pressing requirements.

3 Despatch pressed garment

3.1 Pressed garment is inspected and compared against workplace pressing standards.

3.2 Results of inspection of work are recorded.

3.3 Subsequent action to correct faulty work is reported and recorded.

3.4 Preventative action taken to avoid any recurrence of faulty work is recorded.

3.5 Pressed garment is hung or packed and directed to required despatch area, despatch storage or packing sections.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

pressing requirements and characteristics of a variety of fabrics and other materials used in garment assembly

sewing techniques used in complex whole garments such as tailored jackets, evening wear, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts, and how pressing impacts on the finish

quality standards and practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

handle, receive and press garments

consistently achieve quality and production output requirements

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

check work against specifications and pressing instructions

prepare pressing equipment and work before commencing pressing operations

apply pressing techniques

apply OHS practices

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks according to instructions

working systematically with attention to detail

identifying improvements and avoiding damage

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Pressing equipment may include:

irons

presses

industrial steam irons

suction boards

sleeve board

sleeve roll

tailor's ham

tailor's mitt

velvet pin board

Routine minor maintenance may include:

washing out or replacing cover and padding

shaking out rubber mat

brushing and air-blowing wire mesh

applying sole-cleaning compounds to hand irons

Garment may include:

shirts

trousers

dresses

skirts

tailored jackets

evening wear

Reported and recorded

records may be written, or shown by the attachment of a ticket, and reports may be written or verbal

Sector

Clothing Production

This unit contains employability skills.