Inspect and dispatch cleaned textile items

URN: UKFTTCS15
Business Sectors (Suites): Textile Care Services
Developed by: UKFT
Approved on: 2023

Overview

​This standard is for those who prepare and make up cleaned textile items into orders for dispatch. You will also be responsible for sampling for quality and checking the order prior to dispatch.

This role is for textile care service dispatchers.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

​P1    inspect textile items to be dispatched following cleaning against organisational and customer quality standards

P2    remove and redirect any textile items that do not meet quality standards in line with organisational procedures

P3    select the correct method of packaging for the item

P4    make up and label orders to meet the customer’s specification

P5    store textile items in the designated location to maintain the finish and condition of items prior to dispatch

P6    check the order documentation is correct and transfer textile items to be dispatched 

P7    prepare orders for dispatch to customers

P8    notify the relevant person when the order cannot be assembled and no alternatives are available

P9    maintain organisational records of the textile items dispatched in line with organisational procedures


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

​K1    how to identify customer specifications including quality and requirements for orders

K2    how to fold textile items using manual methods, automatic or semi-automatic machinery

K3    the importance of accurate labelling and the correct material to use

K4    the organisational quality standards for textile items being dispatched  

K5    the characteristics of different fabrics are in relation to creasing and preservation of finish

K6    how to check orders and maintain records in line data protection requirements

K7    who to report problems with orders to and when to do this

K9     statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Creative Skillset

Original URN

SKSLWDC16

Relevant Occupations

Textile and Garment Trades, Laundry Operative, Wet Cleaner, Dry Cleaner

SOC Code

9224

Keywords

Laundry; Wet cleaning; Dry cleaning; Dispatch; Textiles; Quality;