UPMSP Vocational Laundry & Dyeing study plan

Distinguish soaps from synthetic detergents by listing at least five composition and performance differences in a comparison table

Explain how water hardness (as ppm CaCO3) affects lather, scum formation and detergent dosage, and state the role of builders, surfactants and optical brighteners

Define the stages of the wash cycle (pre-wash, main wash, rinse, souring, softening) and the function of each in terms of soil removal chemistry

Calculate detergent dose and wash liquor ratio for three sample loads of different fabric weight and soil level

Describe the four basic laundry operations (washing, bleaching, starching, finishing) and where each fits in a professional workflow

Classify natural and man-made fibres by origin and generic name, and match each to its burning, solubility and microscopic identification behaviour

Perform and record a burn test and a cold-water/acetone solubility check on at least four unknown fabric swatches, writing the observed flame, odour and residue

Relate fibre properties (moisture regain, tenacity, thermoplasticity, alkali and acid sensitivity) to safe wash temperature and detergent choice

Identify common fabric constructions (plain, twill, satin, knit, nonwoven) and explain how weave affects shrinkage, abrasion and pressing

Explain why wool and silk need neutral or mildly acidic detergent while cotton tolerates alkaline liquor

Classify stains into the four groups (protein, tannin, oil/grease, dye/pigment) and select the correct removal agent and temperature for each

Apply the spotting sequence of mechanical removal, solvent, chemical agent, flushing and drying to five described stains without spreading the ring

Explain the action of each spotting chemical (acetic acid, ammonia, oxalic acid, sodium thiosulphate, enzyme digester, solvent) and the fibre it must never touch

Diagnose three described damage cases (colour loss, fibre damage, ring mark) and state the error that caused each

State the limits of stain removal and the pre-check steps before accepting a stained garment

Explain dye classification by application method (direct, reactive, vat, acid, basic, disperse, azoic, sulphur) and match each class to the fibres it dyes

Describe the chemistry of reactive dye fixation and why alkali, electrolyte and temperature control decide shade reproducibility

Sequence the dyeing stages (preparation, dissolution, exhaustion, fixation, after-treatment) and state the consequence of skipping each

Compare exhaust, pad-batch, pad-dry-cure and garment dyeing for liquor ratio, levelness and suitability to a small workshop

Calculate dye and chemical quantities from a percentage-on-weight (owf) recipe for three sample batch weights

Carry out a levelness and shade-reproducibility check on a described dye trial and identify the cause of any unevenness (electrolyte addition rate, liquor ratio, temperature ramp)

Explain the functions of electrolyte, alkali, levelling agent and retarding agent and predict what happens when each is omitted

Describe after-treatment of reactive and vat dyes (soaping, oxidation, neutralisation) and how it affects fastness

Interpret a fastness rating (wash, light, rub, perspiration) on a 1-5 grey scale and state what a failing rating means for the customer

Relate dyeing faults (bronzing, patchiness, poor penetration, shade variation) to specific process variables

Match iron, steam press, vacuum table, trouser topper and boiler to their purpose and to the fabric types each serves

Set correct temperature, steam and pressure for cotton, polyester, wool, silk and blends, and justify each setting by fibre heat sensitivity

Demonstrate the pressing sequence for a shirt, a trouser and a saree or dupatta, listing the order of parts and the reason for each

Apply starching, sizing and calendering concepts and distinguish their effects on handle and appearance

List the safety rules for steam equipment, electrical checks, chemical storage and personal protective equipment, and identify five unsafe workshop conditions

Read and interpret the five care symbols (wash, bleach, iron, dry clean, tumble dry) including the dots, bars and crosses, and translate a label into a full care procedure

Match storage and care instructions to fibre type, covering moth protection for wool, mildew prevention for cotton and light protection for silk

Write customer-facing care advice for six garments that a customer would actually follow

Explain the legal and practical purpose of care labelling and the consequences of ignoring a label

Integrate stain removal, washing and finishing decisions into one care plan for a mixed-fibre garment

Prepare a simple workshop costing for a laundry and dyeing unit covering consumables, utilities, labour and machine depreciation, and set a per-piece price

Describe a customer intake and handover process including inspection, tagging, order record, complaint handling and delivery

Draft a stock and inventory control method for detergents, dyes and spotting chemicals with reorder levels

Revise all ten domains using a timed mock test and list weak areas with a corrective action for each

Explain the basic record keeping and pricing ethics expected of a small laundry or dyeing enterprise