Assessor Resource

MSTDC2005
Operate wet cleaning machines

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load articles into water-based cleaning machines, monitor procedures and process to specifications and quality requirements.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare for wet cleaning

2.1

Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work

2.2

Determine machine and equipment loads by weight or classification

2.3

Determine size of load by weighing and reading indicator scales

2.4

Follow wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article

2.5

Complete records according to workplace procedures and instructions

3

Operate wet cleaning machine

3.1

Load machine with correct weight for machine according to product classification manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices

3.2

Determine wet cleaning program for type of wash

3.3

Select water levels and temperature for load type

3.4

Add appropriate additives to machine

3.5

Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.6

Prepare additives and dosing system and monitor for correct operation and report faults

3.7

Unload articles using correct manual handling techniques

3.8

Complete records

4

Finalise and review wet cleaning

4.1

Check machine operation for correct water, temperature and additives levels, and program operation

4.2

Report washing machine operational faults

4.3

Monitor discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

4.4

Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

4.5

Direct articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

following production schedules and work load priorities, and wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article on at least two (2) occasions

selecting appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

monitoring discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

hanging articles or sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

directing articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

maintaining records.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

following production schedules and work load priorities, and wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article on at least two (2) occasions

selecting appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

monitoring discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

hanging articles or sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

directing articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

maintaining records.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in operating wet cleaning machines, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare for wet cleaning

2.1

Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work

2.2

Determine machine and equipment loads by weight or classification

2.3

Determine size of load by weighing and reading indicator scales

2.4

Follow wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article

2.5

Complete records according to workplace procedures and instructions

3

Operate wet cleaning machine

3.1

Load machine with correct weight for machine according to product classification manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices

3.2

Determine wet cleaning program for type of wash

3.3

Select water levels and temperature for load type

3.4

Add appropriate additives to machine

3.5

Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.6

Prepare additives and dosing system and monitor for correct operation and report faults

3.7

Unload articles using correct manual handling techniques

3.8

Complete records

4

Finalise and review wet cleaning

4.1

Check machine operation for correct water, temperature and additives levels, and program operation

4.2

Report washing machine operational faults

4.3

Monitor discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

4.4

Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

4.5

Direct articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Machine and equipment includes one or more of the following:

microprocessor

computer controlled

small wet cleaning machines in the 2.5 to 25 kg capacity range

weighing machines

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

following production schedules and work load priorities, and wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article on at least two (2) occasions

selecting appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

monitoring discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

hanging articles or sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

directing articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

maintaining records.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

following production schedules and work load priorities, and wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article on at least two (2) occasions

selecting appropriate program and monitoring operations and equipment on at least two (2) occasions

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate additives on at least two (2) occasions

using correct manual handling techniques

using and handling additives and chemicals safely

checking garments for quality

monitoring discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal

hanging articles or sorting and inspecting for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards

directing articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing

maintaining records.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in operating wet cleaning machines, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work 
Determine machine and equipment loads by weight or classification 
Determine size of load by weighing and reading indicator scales 
Follow wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article 
Complete records according to workplace procedures and instructions 
Load machine with correct weight for machine according to product classification manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices 
Determine wet cleaning program for type of wash 
Select water levels and temperature for load type 
Add appropriate additives to machine 
Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions 
Prepare additives and dosing system and monitor for correct operation and report faults 
Unload articles using correct manual handling techniques 
Complete records 
Check machine operation for correct water, temperature and additives levels, and program operation 
Report washing machine operational faults 
Monitor discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal 
Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards 
Direct articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing 

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