Unit Award Scheme

110627 SELF CARE: LOOKING AFTER CLOTHING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	recognise the need to care for clothing in order to maintain their personal appearance	Summary sheet
2	identify and use the appropriate products required to carry out a programme of personal care, eg detergent for use in a washing machine, polish for cleaning shoes	Summary sheet
3	identify at least three items of laundry equipment and use each one safely, eg washing machine, iron, tumble dryer	Summary sheet
4	sort clothing appropriately on at least three occasions	Summary sheet
5	use a full washing machine programme independently on at least three occasions	Summary sheet
6	iron clothing independently on at least three occasions	Summary sheet
7	dry clothes mechanically and manually	Summary sheet
8	store clothing appropriately on at least three occasions	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
9	how to monitor their personal appearance	Summary sheet
10	where to purchase essential products acknowledging both choice and price, eg washing powder, fabric softener	Summary sheet
11	at least two safety precautions to take when laundering clothing, eg not touching electrical switches with wet hands, not leaving irons unattended	Summary sheet
12	the meaning of at least five clothing care symbols, eg hand wash only, dry clean only.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 June 2018Level - Entry Level