Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

9.2
Skills and techniques
After working your way through the Unit, you should have developed the following skills
and techniques:
• checking that equipment is safe and ready, and hangers available
• inspecting garments for those not suitable for the process and for foreign objects
• loading and drying garments
• inspecting garments and identifying and redirecting any with an unsatisfactory finish
Regulations, rules and guidelines
You should read and get to know the following regulations, rules and guidelines:
• The organisation’s rules, codes, guidelines and standards.
• Equipment operating procedures.
• Machine and equipment capabilities.
• Relevant responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• Manufacturers’ instructions.
• Other legislation as necessary.
Workplace skills
You should be able to:
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Comply with written instructions.
• Complete forms, reports and other documentation.
• Keep accurate records.
About this learning and teaching pack
This part of the learning and teaching pack is designed to help you develop the knowledge
and skills and generate the evidence required to pass this Unit.
It has one section: Dry-finish and inspect garments using a tunnel finisher.
This section contains information and follow-up activities to help you apply what you have
learned. At the end of the section there is a self-check questionnaire to help you check
your knowledge and understanding so far. You should discuss your answers with your
trainer.
GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2