Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements
Types of special spotting agents
Types of special spotting agents include:
wet-side and dry-side agents:
sodium thiosulphate
formic acid
oxalic acid
iodine
acetone
methyl alcohol
oxidising and reducing bleaches
digestion agents
solvents
detergents
Safety and handling requirements
Safety and handling requirements may include:
personal protective equipment
procedures for use of certain types of container materials (e.g. plastic and metal)
flammability
solubility
sample testing requirements
requirements for mixing and diluting
Procedures for identifying the type of stain
Procedures for identifying the type of stain may include:
considering the information provided by the customer
identifying the colour of the stain
identifying the feel or odour of the stain
Type of stain
Types of stain may include:
organic or non-organic
dye stains
albumin stains
protein stains
vegetable adhesives
mustard
tomato sauce
wine
Special fabrics
Special fabrics may include:
taffeta
satin
crepe
chiffon
moire fabrics
embossed fabrics
pile fabrics
velvet
metallic fabric
pigment print
flock prints
acetate sharkskin
sequins
wools and silks
smooth silks and cottons
Fabric requirements
Fabric requirements may include:
tamping requirements
brushing requirements
special needs for keeping fabric flat or not
rinsing needs
procedures for use of certain equipment and chemicals
susceptibility to breaks and creasing
side of fabric upon which to apply spotting
Advanced spotting processes and procedures
Advanced spotting processes include:
digestion
bleaching
Advanced spotting procedures include:
steam treatment
synthetic detergent treatment
ammonia action
chemical action
oxidising
reducing
Resource requirements
Resource requirements may include:
spotting board
drying cabinet
tumbler
spotting brushes
spatula
towel
cheesecloth
blotters
relevant machines and equipment
Factors affecting spotting procedures
Factors affecting spotting procedures
time
temperature
moisture
pH concentration
Workplace procedures
Workplace procedures 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
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
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
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Relevant documentation
Relevant documentation may include:
information about the procedure employed
customer invoicing
customer pick up information

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that types of stains can be identified on a range of fabrics, as identified in the range statement.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
fabric characteristics and care requirements are identified prior to selection of spotting procedure
spotting agents and procedure selected are appropriate to the type of stain, fibre and fabric, and dye and colour characteristics
spotting activity is conducted according to workplace procedures and the needs of the specific garment or item
safety standards for handling spotting agents are applied during all work activity
spotting procedure applied, including agents used, is documented
workplace quality standards are achieved in dry cleaning outcome.

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace procedures and OHS practices.

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

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.