Course Title: Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: VART5902C

Course Title: Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3285 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations

Course Contact : Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTDC3003A Perform spotting function in dry cleaning operations

Element:

1. Identify spotting agents

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Types of special spotting agents are identified and
classified
1.2 Applications of special spotting agents to specific stain types are determined
1.3 Application procedures for special spotting agents are identified
1.4 Safety and handling requirements of special spotting agents are considered

Element:

2. Identify stain

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Procedures for identifying the type of stain are followed
2.2 Type of stain and its characteristics are correctly identified

Element:

3. Determine spotting requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Special fabrics are identified
3.2 Fabric requirements are determined prior to selection of spotting agent
3.3 Appropriate spotting agent is identified according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements
3.4 Spotting requirements for common stains are identified and appropriate method selected
3.5 Advanced spotting processes and procedures are considered and appropriate method selected
3.6 Information is sought to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify

Element:

4. Prepare to carry out spotting procedure

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Work area is prepared according to procedural requirements
and resource requirements
4.2 Factors affecting spotting procedures are identified and control measures implemented
4.3 Personal protective equipment is correctly applied
4.4 Spotting agents are prepared and mixed according to manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and OHS practices

Element:

5. Carry out spotting procedure

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Fabrics or materials are handled according to fabric
requirements
5.2 Machine or equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and OHS practices
5.3 Spotting technique is applied correctly in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions
5.4 Article is dried correctly
5.5 Article is hung or stored correctly, labelled, and taken to the correct area for dry cleaning
5.6 Relevant documentation is completed


Learning Outcomes


By the end of the course you will be able to identify fibres and fabrics, describe fabric construction processes and qualities of fabric plus determining the uses of fabrics.


Details of Learning Activities

In general your training is contextualised according to the company’s production processes undertaken as a part of the trainees normal work duties.

Your tasks are selected for training and explanation of the task to be undertaken is given by the trainer and the correct procedure discussed. The task is demonstrated by the trainer and underpinning skills and knowledge are developed.

When the trainer is confident you are capable of undertaking the task safely you will then do the task. During this time your work would be monitored by the trainer and questioning and further instruction given.

You will also be given workplace based tasks and activities to complete and practice between visits. Any activities and work performed between visits are reviewed and further training is undertaken accordingly.

RMIT University learning resources are used to support your training


Teaching Schedule

In general you will be taught by 6 means within a workplace training context as follows:

1. Introduction and overview of course. Basics of skills required and course content 2 hours
2. Use of learning resources and basic skills development 2 hours
3. Workshop 6 hours
4. Complete manuals 4 hours
5. Skill development to competency 34 hours
6. Consolidation of skills and assessment 2 hours
You will practice skills and understanding as a part of your workplace duties between sessions. Activities and work performed between visits are reviewed in the following session and further training is undertaken accordingly.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of observation of your ability to identify fibres and fabrics, describe fabric construction processes and qualities of fabric plus determining the uses of fabrics and by questioning for underpinning knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will be in the form of observation as you determine and interpret care labeling plus identify fabric or garment cleaning requirements (you can check the performance criteria above for more details of these skills.) You will be questioned for underpinning knowledge


Assessment Matrix

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