Field Service Sector
Reviewof Caretaking and Cleaning unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Caretaking and Cleaning |
Drycleaning |
3439-3441, 3444, 3445, 15197-15200, 15202, 15205, 20710, 20711 |
Laundry |
3447-57, 3459, 3460 | |
Laundry and Drycleaning |
3442, 3446, 3458 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published June 2014
Planned review date December 2019
Summary
The above unit standards were reviewed alongside the mandatory review of Cleaning and Caretaking qualifications. Stakeholders, including employers, industry association representatives and Competenz staff members, were consulted through review meetings and email.
With the alignment of standards exercise, and the subsequent reduction in the number of standards, it was decided that the domain Laundry and Drycleaning was no longer required and it will be designated expiring. Standards not directly linked to the new qualifications have not been included in this review and will be considered at a later date.
Main changes
· Unit standards 3444, 15197-15200, and 15202 were replaced by one new unit standard, 28273, that covers all drycleaning finishing processes.
· Unit standards 3449, 3450, 3453 and 3456 were replaced by one new unit standard, 28274, that covers all laundry finishing processes.
· New unit standard 28275 was developed to cover hygiene and infection control requirements in a laundry.
· Credits were increased for unit standards 3439, 3447, 3455, and 3459 and decreased for unit standards 20710 and 20711 to more accurately reflect the time required to achieve the outcomes and related evidence requirements.
· Levels were changed for unit standards 3447 and 3454 based on the learning expectations.
· Unit standards 3441, 3442, 3446, 3448, 3451, 3452, 3457, 3458, 3460, 15202, and 15205 were designated expiring and will not be replaced.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2015.
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to | ||||
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Standard |
3444 |
3 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Standard |
3449 |
1 |
Standard |
28274 |
2 |
Standard |
3450 |
2 |
Standard |
28274 |
2 |
Standard |
3453 |
1 |
Standard |
28274 |
2 |
Standard |
3456 |
2 |
Standard |
28274 |
2 |
Standard |
15197 |
2 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Standard |
15198 |
2 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Standard |
15199 |
2 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Standard |
15200 |
3 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Standard |
15202 |
2 |
Standard |
28273 |
3 |
Impact on registered qualifications
Key to type of impact | |
Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Competenz qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review but will be replaced as part of the Targeted Review of Qualifications process. The classifications and/or standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
0576 |
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Garment Finishing) |
3439, 3441, 3453, 3459, 3446, 3458, 15197, 15198, 15199, 15200, 15202, 15205 |
0577 |
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Processing and Stain Removal) |
3439, 3441, 3446, 3458, 15197, 15198, 15199, 15200, 15202, 15205 |
0578 |
National Certificate in Drycleaning (Production Assistant) |
3439, 3446, 3458, 15197, 15198, 15199, 15200, 15202, 15205 |
0579 |
National Certificate in Laundry (Finishing and Packing) |
3446, 3447, 3448, 3449, 3450, 3451, 3452, 3453, 3454, 3455, 3456, 3457, 3458, 3459, 3460 |
0580 |
National Certificate in Laundry (Washroom Procedures) |
3442, 3446, 3447, 3448, 3449, 3450, 3451, 3452, 3453, 3454, 3455, 3456, 3457, 3458, 3459, 3460 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
Key to review category | |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking
ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
3439 |
Drycleaning
|
Receive and despatch textile items Receive and process items for drycleaning |
2 |
3
8 |
B |
3440 |
Drycleaning
|
Dryclean textile items |
3 |
9 |
B |
3441 |
Drycleaning
|
Maintain drycleaning machine and accessories |
3 |
3 |
D |
3442 |
Laundry and Drycleaning |
Maintain laundry and/or drycleaning machines |
3 |
3 |
D |
3444
15197
15198
15199
15200
15202
28273 |
Drycleaning
|
Finish textile items
Finish trousers using a trouser topper
Finish trousers and plain skirts on utility press
Finish jackets and coats
Finish simple dresses and blouses
Finish shirts
Finish textile items |
3
2
2
2
3
2
3 |
8
3
6
3
4
3
35 |
C
C
C
C
C
C |
3445 |
Drycleaning
|
Assemble and package drycleaned orders |
3 |
3 |
B |
3446 |
Laundry and Drycleaning |
Wash, dry and bleach loads up to and including 12kg |
2 |
3 |
D |
3447 |
Laundry |
Sort laundry items |
1 2 |
3 8 |
B |
3448 |
Laundry |
Prepare continuous towels for washing |
1 |
3 |
D |
3449
3450
3453
3456
28274 |
Laundry |
Finish continuous towels
Finish flatwork laundry items
Finish garments in a laundry tunnel finisher
Wash laundry items using a continuous batch washer
Finish laundry items |
1
2
1
2
2 |
3
3
3
3
6 |
C
C
C
C
|
3451 |
Laundry |
Dryfold laundry items |
1 |
4 |
D |
3452 |
Laundry |
Fold surgical linen |
3 |
3 |
D |
3454 |
Laundry |
Dry laundry items |
1 2 |
3 |
B |
3455 |
Laundry |
Wash laundry items |
3 |
6 8 |
B |
3457 |
Laundry |
Finish washed items on a hot head press |
1 |
3 |
D |
3458 |
Laundry and Drycleaning |
Repair damaged laundry and/or dry cleaning items |
2 |
3 |
D |
3459 |
Laundry |
Pack bulk laundry orders Pack laundry orders |
2 |
3 8 |
B |
3460 |
Laundry |
Prepare and pack laundry orders |
2 |
3 |
D |
15202 |
Drycleaning |
Finish shirts |
2 |
3 |
D |
15205 |
Drycleaning |
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used in clothing, furnishings and household items |
2 |
4 |
D |
20710 |
Drycleaning |
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for drycleaning machine operation |
4 |
10 2 |
B |
20711 |
Drycleaning |
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning care for textile products |
3 |
10 2 |
B |
28275 |
Laundry |
Maintain hygiene requirements, and apply infection control procedures in a laundry |
2 |
4 |
New |