Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSTLA2006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform conditioning and drying processes

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTLA2006 - Perform conditioning and drying processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for conditioning and drying products according to laundry procedures and quality requirements.The unit of competency applies to operating machines for the conditioning and drying processes, and preparing for the finishing process.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 performing conditioning and drying processes, 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Laundry operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • 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
       
Element: Prepare for conditioning and drying process
  • Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities
  • Follow schedules for cleaning dryer filters
  • Perform procedures for drying machine start-up in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • Access operator manuals, as required
  • Classify and sort product according to finishing requirements
       
Element: Operate dryer
  • Implement appropriate laundry operating procedures
  • Follow drying programs for given product type and size of load
  • Load and unload dryers using manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment
  • Select appropriate cycle, timing and temperature for loads, where required
  • Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures
  • Identify and report dryer operating faults and complete records
       


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 conditioning and drying process

2.1

Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities

2.2

Follow schedules for cleaning dryer filters

2.3

Perform procedures for drying machine start-up in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.4

Access operator manuals, as required

2.5

Classify and sort product according to finishing requirements

3

Operate dryer

3.1

Implement appropriate laundry operating procedures

3.2

Follow drying programs for given product type and size of load

3.3

Load and unload dryers using manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment

3.4

Select appropriate cycle, timing and temperature for loads, where required

3.5

Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures

3.6

Identify and report dryer operating faults and complete 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

applying relevant standards

interpreting production schedules and work load priorities

using drying machines and related equipment on at least two (2) occasions

classifying and sorting product

loading machine appropriately and selecting appropriate program

monitoring process operation and identifying faults

implementing laundry operation and workplace procedures

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian standards

machine operation, program selection, and monitoring procedures

laundry operating procedures

level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring

characteristics and hazards of working with heat and steam

procedures for product cool down and minimisation of spontaneous combustion

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

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 conditioning and drying process

2.1

Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities

2.2

Follow schedules for cleaning dryer filters

2.3

Perform procedures for drying machine start-up in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.4

Access operator manuals, as required

2.5

Classify and sort product according to finishing requirements

3

Operate dryer

3.1

Implement appropriate laundry operating procedures

3.2

Follow drying programs for given product type and size of load

3.3

Load and unload dryers using manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment

3.4

Select appropriate cycle, timing and temperature for loads, where required

3.5

Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures

3.6

Identify and report dryer operating faults and complete records

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

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

Machines include one or more of the following:

dryers

loading and unloading equipment

conveyors

transfer equipment

Drying program includes the following:

drying cycles

temperature

time

Laundry operating procedures include the following:

manual handling techniques

laundry procedures for loading and unloading

machine safety checks

auto lint filters

spontaneous combustion prevention

identification of faults

safe use of machines

quality control requirements

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 
Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities 
Follow schedules for cleaning dryer filters 
Perform procedures for drying machine start-up in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Access operator manuals, as required 
Classify and sort product according to finishing requirements 
Implement appropriate laundry operating procedures 
Follow drying programs for given product type and size of load 
Load and unload dryers using manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment 
Select appropriate cycle, timing and temperature for loads, where required 
Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures 
Identify and report dryer operating faults and complete records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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