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Operate a steam press

Operate a steam press

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2005
State Code
WI620
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency covers applying knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to the correct and efficient operation of steam pressing equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Work orders, care labels and equipment instructions are used to identify work requirements
  • 1.2 Equipment, components and processes used for materials preparation and pressing process are identified
  • 1.3 Operating requirements for the steam pressing equipment are identified
  • 1.4 Workplace quality requirements for the final product are identified
2 Plan steam pressing operations
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.2 Temperatures and any particular precautions are identified from care labels and workplace instructions
  • 2.3 Work sequence is planned to suit job
  • 2.4 Equipment emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified
  • 2.5 Task sequences are planned
3 Set up steam pressing equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment information, required specifications and operating instructions are identified
  • 3.2 Temperatures are set and equipment adjustments are checked against work plan
  • 3.3 Fabric panels are checked for quality prior to pressing
  • 3.4 Damaged or incomplete items are reported
4 Press fabrics
  • 4.1 Materials are lifted and held onto the press using appropriate techniques
  • 4.2 Pressing operations are conducted following the planned sequence
  • 4.3 Adjustments are made to press settings to improve quality of work
  • 4.4 Required quantity and quality of work is maintained
  • 4.5 Pressed items are protected from dust and other contaminants and placed in workplace approved holding areas
  • 4.6 Equipment is cleaned up and lubrications, adjustments and waste management processes are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Maintain work quality
  • 5.1 Pressing process is monitored and materials and equipment operating conditions which may affect product quality are reported
  • 5.2 Authorised changes in operating procedures and temperatures are implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8761 LMFSF2005B Operate a steam press Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK64 MSFSF2016 Operate a steam press Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification