Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for wash
- Production schedule and work load priorities are correctly identified and followed
- Washing machine loads and washing requirements are confirmed
- Laundry chemicals are prepared for use
- Washing sequences are identified and followed for a given process or product
- Safety procedures, including the use of protective clothing, to be undertaken when handling soiled product are identified
- Operator manuals are accessed as required
- Operate automatic washing extractor
- Automatic washing machine is loaded with correct weight according to workplace procedures and OHS practices
- Laundry chemicals correctly dosed and applied according to load requirements
- Program is selected according to load requirements
- Washing machine is operated in accordance with operating instructions
- Washing machine operation is monitored and any inconsistencies are identified and reported
- Washing machine is unloaded using correct manual handling techniques where required
- Operate manual washing extractor
- Manual washing extractor is loaded with correct weight according to workplace procedures and OHS practices
- Laundry chemicals are correctly dosed and applied according to load requirements
- Washing machine is operated in accordance with operating instructions
- Washing machine operation is monitored and any inconsistencies are identified and reported
- Washing is unloaded using appropriate manual handling techniques where required
- Complete wash