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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

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

Associated equipment segments include the following:

computerised equipment

Types of continuous batch/tunnel washers include the following:

top washer transfer

bottom washer transfer

middle transfer

Operational faults include one or more of the following:

conveyor jam

dryer out of synchronisation

weighing mechanism out of alignment

Shutdown maintenance includes the following:

clean lint bags

collect dropped linen

clean work area

Performance Evidence

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

applying relevant standards

applying operational and safety procedures for the safe and efficient operation of continuous batch washing equipment

interpreting production schedules and work load priorities

classifying and sorting wash load, weighing appropriately and selecting appropriate washing conditions and programs on at least two (2) occasions

preparing chemicals safely (where automatic systems are not in place)

controlling and monitoring process operation on at least two (2) occasions

interpreting computer fault readings and addressing common operational problems

ensuring wash loads and associated chemicals meet requirement for continuous loading

using machines and related equipment, including dispensing and dosing systems according to workplace requirements on at least two (2) occasions

safely removing wet washing from continuous conveyor

maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant industry or Australian Standards

mechanical function and key features of continuous batch washing machines

functional differences between continual and ordinary washers, their advantages and disadvantages

classification of laundry and relevant program selection

work load requirements for continuous batch washing

monitoring procedures

requirements for maintaining optimum dip levels

level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring

characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems

hazards associated with the removal of wet laundry from continuous conveyor

common operational faults and their cause and required action

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials

workplace policies and procedures

quality practices

practices for recording and reporting.

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MSTLA3001 - Perform advanced laundry operations

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

Knowledge Evidence