Notice on Holding the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition

Notice on Hosting the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition

Laundry and Dyeing Committee [2017] No. 09

To the laundry and dyeing industry authorities of all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, local laundry and dyeing industry associations (chambers of commerce), all laundry and related enterprises, and all committee units:
According to the annual work plan, the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition will be held in Beijing in September 2017. This competition is an important part of the 2017 China Skills Competition — National Commercial Industry Vocational Skills Competition. It is a national-level Category II competition held every two years and is the most authoritative vocational skills competition in the laundry and dyeing industry. The theme of this competition is "Promoting the Spirit of Craftsmanship, Deepening the Culture of Craftsmanship." It will play an important role in showcasing vocational skills and professional demeanor, promoting the healthy and orderly development of the laundry and dyeing industry, improving the overall quality of industry practitioners, and strengthening industry exchanges. It has received great attention from government authorities at all levels, local industry associations, and enterprises. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:
         1. Competition Organization
(1) Organizer: Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee of China General Chamber of Commerce
(2) Co-organizers: Relevant local laundry and dyeing industry associations nationwide
(3) Organizing Committee: Composed of leaders from the organizer, co-organizers, and local associations (organizations, enterprises) organizing participating teams. The Secretariat is located at the Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee of China General Chamber of Commerce.
        2. Competition Events and Content
The competition includes six events: Laundry and Dyeing Knowledge, Stain Removal, Leather Care, Shoe Care, Garment Ironing, and Clothing Mending.
The Laundry and Dyeing Knowledge event uses a Q&A format, while other events focus mainly on practical operations supplemented by theoretical knowledge exams, with a ratio of 80:20. The practical operation competition and theoretical knowledge exam are based on the "National Occupational Standards for Laundry Workers" and "National Occupational Standards for Leather Care Workers," with content selected from the "National Vocational Skills Appraisal Examination Guide for Laundry Workers" organized and compiled by the China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center. To facilitate participants' review, the Organizing Committee will publish the "Review Guide for the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition" on the "China Laundry Network" ( www.chinalaundry.cn ) for participants to download and study.
(1) Laundry and Dyeing Knowledge
1. Q&A: Time limit of 30 minutes, assessed through on-site questioning.
2. The Organizing Committee provides question boards, markers, and other tools.
(2) Stain Removal
1. Theoretical exam: Time limit of 20 minutes, closed-book written test with multiple-choice and true/false questions.
2. Practical operation: Time limit to identify and remove three types of stains on three types of fabrics.
3. The Organizing Committee provides stain removal tables and agents. Participants may bring their own stain removal agents (must be registered and approved by the Organizing Committee before use).
(3) Leather Care
1. Theoretical exam: Time limit of 20 minutes, closed-book written test with multiple-choice and true/false questions.
2. Practical operation: Time limit to complete the care of one piece of leather.
3. The Organizing Committee provides leather, leather chemicals, spray guns, and bristle brushes. Participants may bring their own leather chemicals (must be registered and approved by the Organizing Committee before use).
(4) Shoe Care
1. Theoretical exam: Time limit of 20 minutes, closed-book written test with multiple-choice and true/false questions.
2. Practical operation: Time limit to complete the care of one piece of shoe leather.
3. The Organizing Committee provides leather, leather chemicals, spray guns, and bristle brushes. Participants may bring their own leather chemicals (must be registered and approved by the Organizing Committee before use).
(5) Garment Ironing
1. Theoretical exam: Time limit of 20 minutes, closed-book written test with multiple-choice and true/false questions.
2. Practical operation: Time limit to iron one washed wool suit jacket and one pair of trousers.
3. The Organizing Committee provides ironing tables and steam irons. Participants bringing other tools (such as ironing cloths, "mantou" pads, etc.) must register and get approval in advance.
(6) Clothing Mending
1. Theoretical exam: Time limit of 20 minutes, closed-book written test with multiple-choice and true/false questions.
2. Practical operation: Time limit of 120 minutes to mend holes on gabardine fabric.
3. The Organizing Committee will prepare one piece of mending fabric and one 9-watt desk lamp for each participant. Other mending tools must be brought by the participants themselves.
         3. Competition Time and Location
(1) Finals time: September 26-27, 2017; award ceremony on the 28th.
(2) Finals location: China International Exhibition Center
Address: No. 6, North Third Ring East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
         4. Competition Awards
(1) Contestants who achieve first place in various competitions at the national finals will be recommended to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security for approval to be awarded the honorary title of "National Technical Expert," and will be issued certificates, medals, and trophies. At the same time, these individuals may apply for industry skill certificates issued by the China General Chamber of Commerce's Commercial Vocational Skills Appraisal Guidance Center, and can be promoted to the technician professional qualification. Those who already hold the technician (Level 2) qualification may be promoted to senior technician (Level 1) qualification. Those who achieve first to third place will be awarded certificates, trophies, and medals by the China General Chamber of Commerce.
(2) Contestants who place 2nd to 10th in the national finals may receive industry skill certificates issued by the China General Chamber of Commerce's Commercial Vocational Skills Appraisal Guidance Center, and can be promoted to senior worker (Level 3) professional qualification. Those who already hold the senior worker (Level 3) qualification may be promoted to technician (Level 2) qualification.
(3) Contestants who pass the national finals will be awarded the honorary title of "National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Technical Expert," along with certificates and medals.
(4) Units that have organized regional preliminary competitions and made outstanding contributions during the competition organization process will be awarded the "Excellent Organization Award" and issued certificates.
         V. Competition Procedures
(1) The Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce, based on applications, authorizes relevant local associations (or national/regional chain enterprises) to organize selection competitions in each sub-division. Contestants who rank in the top six in each sub-division selection may register to participate in the national finals. Each sub-division must submit the list of contestants participating in the national finals to the competition organizing committee by August 25, 2017.
(2) The specific competition organization and implementation methods for each sub-division shall be formulated by the organizers based on the national finals plan and combined with local specific conditions.
         VI. Contestant Eligibility
All practitioners engaged in the laundry and dyeing profession who hold intermediate worker (National Vocational Qualification Level 4), intermediate or above vocational qualifications in the laundry and dyeing industry, or have worked in this profession for more than five years, may register to participate in the corresponding professional (work type) competition. Individuals who have already received the national "China Skills Award" or "National Technical Expert" honorary titles are not allowed to participate as contestants.
         VII. Registration for Participation
(1) Contestants shall be uniformly registered by each sub-division. Each sub-division must submit the "Summary Registration Form for the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Vocational Skills Competition" and the "Registration Form for the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Vocational Skills Competition" (including 2 photos, a copy of the ID card, and a copy of the vocational qualification certificate), along with the participation fee (500 yuan per contestant, including pre-final coaching materials and application fees), to the competition organizing committee secretariat by August 25, 2017.
(2) The competition organizing committee will make specific arrangements for the finals based on the registration situation, and then notify all registered participating units and contestants of the final details.
         VIII. Judges
All events in this competition will be judged by a panel composed of personnel qualified as "Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Judges," responsible for adjudication and supervision.
         IX. Coaching and Commentary
To ensure the competition proceeds smoothly in an open, fair, and just environment, achieving both excellent results and facilitating experience exchange, mutual learning, and technical improvement through the competition, the organizing committee will provide coaching to contestants on competition content and important points before the finals. The review material used will be "Guidance for the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Vocational Skills Competition Review."
The organizing committee will conduct technical commentary after the finals. Experts involved in question setting and judging will be invited to analyze the theoretical questions, practical operations, overall technical situation of the competition, and development trends on-site.
         X. Exhibition and Publicity
(1) According to the requirements of the organizing committee, conscientiously carry out publicity work for the competition, making full use of newspapers, the internet, and other media to actively expand the coverage of publicity.
(2) The naming rights for competition events will be determined by the organizing committee based on enterprise applications and the specific circumstances of the competition activities. The organizing committee welcomes active participation from relevant units and will award a "Honorary Naming" gold medal to units that obtain naming rights for events in the national finals.
(3) The organizing committee welcomes enterprises and units to support the competition in various forms, such as prizes for contestants, gifts, competition materials, and equipment. The organizing committee will provide a publicity platform for these units and issue honorary certificates.
(4) Relevant units may place promotional boards and play videos at the competition site. Specific arrangements can be coordinated with the competition organizing committee secretariat.
         XI. Payment Methods
(1) Postal remittance:
No. 45 Fuxingmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce Postal Code: 100801
(2) Bank transfer:
Account Name: China General Chamber of Commerce
Bank: Construction Bank Yuetan Branch
Account Number: 11001020500056019768
(Please indicate "Laundry and Dyeing" in the remittance remarks column)
      XII. Contact Information for the Competition Organizing Committee Secretariat
Secretariat of the 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition
Contact persons: Feng Jinna  Chen  Qian  Meng Yuchen
Address: No. 45 Fuxingmen Inner Street, Beijing   Postal code: 100801
Telephone: 010-66094020  66094022
Fax: 010-66094018
Website: www.chinalaundry.cn QQ: 247616062
Email: chinalaundry@vip.163.com

Attachment: 1、 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Registration Summary Form.docx

2、 10th National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Vocational Skills Competition Registration Form.docx

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May 12, 2017

Cc: Department of Service Trade and Commercial Service Industry, Ministry of Commerce; China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center; local laundry and dyeing industry authorities; relevant departments of China General Chamber of Commerce; archive.