Form-finish and inspect textile items using steam and/or air
URN: UKFTTCS11
Business Sectors (Suites): Textile Care Services
Developed by: UKFT
Approved on:
30 Mar 2023
Overview
This standard is for those who plan the work and organise and control the use of steam and,or,air to form and finish textile items. You will also be responsible for checking that items meet organisational forming and finishing standards, and actioning these if standards are not met.
This standard is for textile form finishers.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 plan the work to be done and follow instructions to complete the work allocated
P2 check that the forming and finishing equipment is safe and ready to use
P3 check that items are suitable for steam/air process and redirect if unsuitable
P4 check that items are not damaged prior to finishing and report any damaged items
P5 identify and remove any foreign objects from the item prior to processing in line with organisational procedures
P6 make necessary adjustments to steam/air pressure in line with item/fabric requirements
P7 process items in steam and air finishers
P8 inspect the items following forming and finishing to ensure it meets the organisations finishing requirements
P9 identify items that do not meet organisational finishing requirements and action these
P10 safely unload items and direct to the correct location for dispatch
P11 identify any problems or faults that may arise during forming and finishing and report these
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 how to safely operate forming and finishing equipment
K2 what the specific hazards associated with steam and air finishing are
K3 how to plan work, making the best use of resources available
K4 how to interpret care labels
K5 how different fibres and fabrics are affected during the finishing process
K6 the correct steam/air/humidification settings for automated finishing equipment
K7 how faults in the process may affect the condition of items
K8 how to identify faults with equipment and who to report them to
K9 why it is important to identify items that do not meet organisational standards for finishing and how to action these
K10 statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations during the finishing process
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
30 Mar 2026
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Creative Skillset
Original URN
SKSLWDC11
Relevant Occupations
Textile and Garment Trades, Laundry Operative, Wet Cleaner, Dry Cleaner
SOC Code
9224
Keywords
Textile; Items; Form; Finish; Safety; Procedures; Equipment; Steam; Air;