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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Press and finish flat work using hot head or live steam presses 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377635  Press and finish flat work using hot head or live steam presses 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Hygiene and Cleaning 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 
This unit standard is for persons who work on hot-head or live steam presses for the finishing of items after the cleaning process within an industrial or commercial laundry.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare to press articles.
  • Press flatwork using hot-head and live steam presses.
  • Perform end of pressing flatwork procedures. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1or the equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to press garments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The care labels and symbols on laundered items are interpreted, stating the impact on the articles from the pressing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The types of fibres and fabrics are described in terms of their reaction to heat and pressure and how they must be dealt with during the pressing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Damage to pressed articles is explained in terms of incorrect type of press or inappropriate pressing procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Pressing machines are adjusted and checked to ensure they are clean and safe and ready for use. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Press flatwork using hot-head and live steam presses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Items are checked to ascertain condition before pressing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate action is taken for items not meeting pressing standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Damp items are finished on hot head presses as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Items are live steam pressed after being tumbled dried. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Machines are operated according to manufactures instructions and worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Malfunctioning pressers are stopped in accordance with worksite procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform end of pressing flatwork procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Pressed items are inspected to check compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unsatisfactory pressed items are removed and redirected in accordance with worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pressed items are passed on for packing and dispatch according to worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Faulty equipment is reported according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Problems with the operation of the press and or ancillary folding equipment are reported according to work-site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Routine maintenance of pressing machines are implemented according to the manufacturer's instructions, preventative maintenance and worksite procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the operation of the press and or ancillary folding equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when pressing items. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively whilst applying good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information related to condition of garments to be pressed and the condition of the machine before and after operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when:
  • Explaining the reasons to damage to pressed articles.
  • Reporting faulty equipment.
  • Reporting problems related to the operation of the press and ancillary folding equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others in the use, care for and handling of workplace equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when operating equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    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.
     
    NONE 


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