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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Iron and press laundered items

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12117	Iron and press laundered items
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Personal Care
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a cleaning services or domestic environment. Qualifying learners are able to iron and/or press items in a laundry and/or dry cleaning environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

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UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. The scope of this unit standard is for any person who irons or presses items in a laundry and/or dry cleaning environment.
2. In the context of this unit standard, ironing and pressing equipment includes sheet irons, roller irons, and pressers. This equipment can be electrical or steam powered.
3. The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is limited in range, very repetitive and familiar, no generation of new ideas is needed and the person has no responsibility for the learning of others.

Range statements that refer to assessment criteria in this unit standard:
Incorrect items can include items with visible damage, stains, spots and dirtiness

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for ironing and/or pressing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Checks ironing and/or pressing equipment for cleanliness and visible damage*.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Explains why it is necessary to check ironing and pressing equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Explains the kind of problems that can be caused if the equipment is not ready for use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Describes the steps to follow when a problem with the equipment is experienced.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Sets the temperature on ironing and/or pressing equipment according to safety and work-site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6.Explains the reasons for setting the temperature on the ironing and/or pressing equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7.Checks the items for spots, stains and visible cleanliness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8.Explains why items are checked for spots, stains and visible cleanliness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9.Sort items according to ironing and/or pressing temperature requirements*.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10.Explains why it is important to sort items according to temperature requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Iron and/or press items.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Irons and/or presses items according to work-site and safety procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Explains the consequences of incorrect ironing and pressing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Explains the consequences of not complying with safety rules.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Determines the quality of his/her work by using a systematic checking procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Explains the value of inspecting his/her work according to quality and economical principles

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6.Identifies and solves problems within his/her scope of work procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7.Reports incorrect items*.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8.Explains the reporting procedure for incorrect items.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9.Explains the reasons for carrying out the correct procedure according to quality and productivity principles.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Pack ironed and/or pressed items

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Checks all items for ironing and/or pressing quality*.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Explains why items need to be checked for ironing and pressing quality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Removes and sends incorrectly ironed and/or pressed items to be re-ironed or re-pressed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Explains why incorrectly ironed and/or pressed items need to be re-ironed and re-pressed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Packs items*.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6.Sends packed items for finishing according to work-site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7.Explains why items need to be packed and sent for finishing.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. An assessor accredited by the Services SETA ETQA will assess the competency.
2. Assessment procedures will be supplied to the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
3. All assessment activities must be fair so that all candidates can have equal opportunities.
4. Assessment will be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
5. Questions and answers must determine the theoretical knowledge.
6. Direct observation, preferably in the workplace, or as a second choice in simulated conditions are preferred.
7. The practical demonstration of competencies is required in this unit standard.
8. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication that may be verbal or any other agreed upon method.
9. Internal Moderation
External Moderation

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made. Evident in Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community. Evident in Specific Outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. Evident in Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. Evident in Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities. Evident in Specific Outcomes.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	23853	GETC: Domestic Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	80786	National Certificate: Home-Care Practices	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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