NZQA registered unit standard
1576 version 7
Page 1 of 6
Title
Remove stains from soft coverings
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
4
This unit standard is for people in the carpet cleaning industry
who wish to acquire specialist skills in the removal of stains
from soft coverings.
People credited with this standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of stain types, removal methods, and fabric and
material styles; conduct a risk assessment of the worksite;
prepare equipment and worksite for stain removal; remove an
identifiable stain; remove an unidentifiable stain; and complete
job-related tasks.
Classification
Cleaning and Caretaking > Carpet and Textile Cleaning
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 25918, Follow safe work practices in the carpet cleaning
and restoration industry, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Competence demonstrated during assessment against this standard must comply
with the requirements of:
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Employment Relations Act 2000;
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Resource Management Act 1991;
AS/NZS 4849.1:2003 Upholstery cleaning – Fabric upholstery;
S300 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning – 2000
(IICRC Publications).
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
NZQA registered unit standard
2
1576 version 7
Page 2 of 6
Definitions
Industry best practice refers to any enterprise and/or establishment requirements,
practices, policy, procedures, methods and protocols which are in accordance with
applicable legislation, regulations and New Zealand Standards.
A fabric is defined as a cloth or textile made from yarn or fibre.
A material is made from non-woven fabrics eg leather, vinyl, and suede.
A spot is defined as a concentrated substance which sits on the surface of the fabric
or material and changes the texture or appearance of that fabric or material.
A stain is defined as foreign material (soil, liquid, etc) on a fabric or material that is
not removable by standard cleaning methods. This also includes discolouration
occurring in or on a fabric or material or any colour other that the natural colour of the
fabric or material (ie, red stain, black stain).
Sequence of best practice is determined by the procedure for the removal of spots
and stains.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of stain types, removal methods, and fabric and material styles.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Methods used for identifying stain types are described.
Range
1.2
Potential problems of common stains are described with reference to type of
fabric and/or material.
Range
1.3
potential problems – over wetting causing shrinkage, dye-runs or
discolouration, delamination, fibre or yarn distortion.
Methods of removal of stains are identified.
Range
1.4
appearance, colour, odour, feel, location, client input.
extraction, absorption, agitation, enzyme digestion, chemical
action (water-based, solvent-based, or co-solvent).
Fabric and material styles are identified.
Range
woven, flocked, tufted, knitted, leather.
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
NZQA registered unit standard
1576 version 7
Page 3 of 6
Outcome 2
Conduct a risk assessment of the worksite.
Evidence requirements
2.1
A risk assessment of the worksite is completed in accordance with industry best
practice.
Range
immediate and secondary risks.
2.2
Client is provided with written details of the risk assessment in accordance with
industry best practice.
2.3
Client’s written acceptance of the risk assessment is obtained prior to carpet
cleaning in accordance with industry best practice.
Outcome 3
Prepare equipment and worksite for stain removal.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Equipment is selected in accordance with industry best practice.
Range
3.2
Warning signs are displayed in accordance with industry best practice.
Range
3.3
stain removal kit, stain removal chart, cloths, gloves, respirator or
air mover.
at least one of – signs, cordons, barriers.
Conditions for safe stain removal are met in accordance with industry best
practice.
Range
adequate ventilation, absence of naked flames, avoidance of
inhalation and contact with skin and eyes.
Outcome 4
Remove an identifiable stain.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Personal protective equipment and equipment are used in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and industry best practice.
4.2
Method of stain removal selected is consistent with requirements of fabric
and/or material and stain type in accordance with industry best practice.
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
NZQA registered unit standard
4.3
Risk of damage to fabric and/or material is minimised by the application of
prepared removal agent to an inconspicuous area in accordance with industry
best practice.
Range
4.4
1576 version 7
Page 4 of 6
colour bleeding/fastness, change in texture.
Application of effective removal agent is in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
Range
at least one of – water-based cleaning agent, dry cleaning solvent,
chemical-based process.
4.5
Stain treatment solution is applied to and removed from stains of identifiable
origin without damage to fabric and/or material and in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
4.6
Surface is left dry and mark free.
4.7
Appearance of finished article is approved by supervisor or client.
4.8
Soiled solutions and waste are disposed of in accordance with the Resource
Management Act 1991.
Outcome 5
Remove an unidentifiable stain.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Spot-testing is completed prior to treatment and effective removal agent
selected.
Range
5.2
at least one of – water-based cleaning agent, dry cleaning solvent,
chemical-based process.
Risk of damage to fabric and/or material is minimised by the application of
prepared removal agent to an inconspicuous area in accordance with industry
best practice.
Range
colour bleeding/fastness, change in texture.
5.3
Application and removal of effective removal agent is in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
5.4
Stain of uncertain/unknown origin is treated in the sequence of best practice
until there is evidence of soil or colour transfer.
5.5
Surface is left dry and mark free.
5.6
Appearance of finished article is approved by supervisor or client.
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
NZQA registered unit standard
5.7
1576 version 7
Page 5 of 6
Soiled solutions and waste are disposed of in accordance with the Resource
Management Act 1991.
Outcome 6
Complete job-related tasks.
Evidence requirements
6.1
The outcome of treating stain is documented and reported to the supervisor or
client in accordance with industry best practice.
Range
source of stains, unsuccessfully treated stains, stain prevention,
first aid treatment for upholstery when stains occur, explanation
about reoccurrence of some stains.
6.2
Equipment and cleaning materials are cleaned, checked and stored in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.3
Premises are secured in accordance with client requirements and/or
instructions.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 May 1994
31 December 2011
Review
2
31 August 1996
31 December 2011
Revision
3
3 April 2000
31 December 2011
Revision
4
8 February 2001
31 December 2011
Review
5
26 April 2005
31 December 2011
Review
6
9 December 2010
31 December 2014
Review
7
18 October 2012
N/A
0004
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012
NZQA registered unit standard
1576 version 7
Page 6 of 6
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building Service Contractors of New Zealand Incorporated
ito@bsc.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Building Service Contractors of New Zealand
Incorporated
SSB Code 101584
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012