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

Dry and inspect garments using steam or air tunnel finishers 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377691  Dry and inspect garments using steam or air tunnel finishers 
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 in the laundry industry who either dry finish or form finish garments after the cleaning process. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to dry, finish, inspect and fold garments using a tunnel finisher that uses steam or air to form and finish garments.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare garments for steam or air tunnel finishing.
  • Dry-finish garments using a tunnel finisher.
  • Perform end of task 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 1 or the equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare garments for steam or air tunnel finishing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The care labels and symbols on garments to be finished through a steam or air tunnel finisher are explained in terms of the effect of the tunnel finisher on the garment. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Faults in the condition of the garments when presented for tunnel finishing and faults in the operation of the tunnel finisher process are explained in terms of how the finished condition of garments are affected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Garments are checked prior to feeding into the tunnel finisher. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Items not suitable for tunnel finishing are redirected to the appropriate location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Garments are dressed on the garment hangers in preparation for feeding into the tunnel finisher. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Equipment is checked before use to ensure it is safe and ready to use. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Dry finish garments using tunnel finisher. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The appropriate speeds and drying temperatures are explained in terms of the effect on the garments, productivity and the dryness after completing the tunnel finishing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Garments are loaded onto the tunnel finisher delivery conveyor according to worksite procedure and manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Garments are dried at the correct speed and temperature. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adjustments to the steam pressure, air flow and feed conveyor speed are made according to the requirements of the garment and or fabric. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Fire hazards in the tunnel finisher are explained in terms of garments falling off the hanger inside the tunnel or the residual soiling remaining on the garment(s) after washing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Garments that have been dried satisfactory are directed to the discharge rails to be either manually or automatically folded or redirected to the appropriate delivery rail. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Tunnel finisher and or feed or take-off mechanism malfunctioning is stopped in accordance with worksite procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform end of task procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Garments that have been tunnel finished are inspected and unsatisfactory garments are removed and redirected in accordance with worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Garments are directed for dispatch according to worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Faulty equipment is reported according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Problems identified during the tunnel finishing dry and form-finish process are reported in accordance with the worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Routine maintenance of equipment is 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 relating to tunnel finishing process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when using steam or air tunnel finishers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when choosing the appropriate speed and drying temperature of the tunnel finisher. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information regarding condition of garments before and after work. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when explaining hazards relating to tunnel finishing processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when implementing quality assurance system. 

    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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.