Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate machines and related mending equipment to perform repairs on laundry items.
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 or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for repair operations | 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Identify required laundry repair operations 1.3 Set up workstation in accordance with workplace procedures and requirements 1.4 Set up equipment in accordance with work specifications 1.5 Check product suitability for repair based on severity of damage |
2. Make repairs to damaged laundry items | 2.1 Determine repair requirements for damaged products and perform repairs in accordance with required specifications 2.2 Consult specialists or appropriate personnel on repair requirements based on job requirements 2.3 Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 2.4 Identify and report operating faults and maintain accurate workplace records 2.5 Identify damaged products for condemning 2.6 Record condemned items and monitor against usage requirements |
Evidence of Performance
There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:
performed repairs on at least 4 different laundry items, using repair equipment that includes a sewing machine and an overlocker across the 4 jobs, and:
identifying repair requirements
selecting equipment to suit the task
maintaining workplace records.
Evidence of Knowledge
There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
key requirements of Australian or industry standards, relevant to the workplace
laundry repair operations, including:
hand sewing
heat seating or patching
machine sewing
remarking products
resizing
equipment to repair laundry items, including:
button sewing machine
darning machine
heat seal machine
marking machine
overlocker
sewing machine
stud machine
thermal patching machine
vulcaniser
machine and equipment applications, operation monitoring and adjustment procedures
characteristics of fibres and fabrics being repaired
workplace recording and reporting practices.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
an industrial laundry setting, equipped with a range of equipment to be used for repairs, including a sewing machine and overlocker, and set up with related standard operating procedures (SOPs)
laundered items to be repaired.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Reading skills to interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications and key requirements of industry standards
Problem solving skills to identify best repair solution for item.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Laundry operations