Unit Award Scheme

116041 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	use the washing machine independently and safely	Summary sheet
4	use the tumble dryer independently and safely	Summary sheet
5	sort clothing appropriately using an app, residual vision or clothing type	Summary sheet
6	fold and hang a selection of clothing	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	how to monitor their personal appearance	Summary sheet
8	what products are required for effective laundry care, acknowledging both choice and price, eg washing powder, fabric softener	Summary sheet
9	at least two safety precautions to take when laundering clothing, eg not touching electrical switches with wet hands, not leaving irons unattended	Summary sheet
experienced
10	using methods other than the tumble dryer to dry their clothes.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 September 2021Level - Entry Level