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Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2014
State Code
OBL90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret care labelling instructions on fabric and garments and determine implications for cleaning and handling.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret care labelling
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify care categories and Australian Standards relevant to garment and textile handling
  • 1.3 Interpret meaning of care instructions and care label symbols and use to identify potential fibre and fabric problems caused by improper handling and care
  • 1.4 Identify and use information resources to expand own knowledge of labelling and cleaning requirements
2. Determine cleaning requirements
  • 2.1 Identify fibre and fabrics, fabric finishes, trims and embellishments that may affect handling
  • 2.2 Identify care requirements for cleaning of specific garments or textiles according to care label instructions
  • 2.3 Determine measures to control fibre or fabric problems according to handling requirements and work health and safety practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX17 MSTDC2009 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements Unit of competency