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MSTLA3001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform advanced laundry operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTLA3001 - Perform advanced laundry operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use advanced technologies in laundry operations. The unit of competency applies to preparation, control and monitoring of continuous batch or tunnel washer, and interpreting and addressing minor operational problems and faults. It includes determining the order of washing, controlling and monitoring continual batch washers, processing of product to laundry specifications and identifying common operational faults.This unit does not cover skills required for entering and conducting checks or repairs inside continual batch washers. Work required inside the machine requires a current permit for working in confined spaces. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. 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 advanced laundry operations, 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 wash
  • Identify type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements
  • Determine production schedule and work load priorities
  • Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments
       
Element: Operate continuous batch washer
  • Follow operator instructions and start up machine
  • Load conveyor and interpret weigh scale
  • Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations
  • Conduct loading, unloading and transfer of laundry according to operational procedures using manual handling techniques, where automatic systems are not in place
       
Element: Monitor and finalise washing
  • Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately
  • Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report according to workplace procedures
  • Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer
  • Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure
  • Meet all housekeeping requirements 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 wash

2.1

Identify type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements

2.2

Determine production schedule and work load priorities

2.3

Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments

3

Operate continuous batch washer

3.1

Follow operator instructions and start up machine

3.2

Load conveyor and interpret weigh scale

3.3

Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations

3.4

Conduct loading, unloading and transfer of laundry according to operational procedures using manual handling techniques, where automatic systems are not in place

4

Monitor and finalise washing

4.1

Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately

4.2

Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report according to workplace procedures

4.3

Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer

4.4

Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure

4.5

Meet all housekeeping requirements 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

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.

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.

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 wash

2.1

Identify type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements

2.2

Determine production schedule and work load priorities

2.3

Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments

3

Operate continuous batch washer

3.1

Follow operator instructions and start up machine

3.2

Load conveyor and interpret weigh scale

3.3

Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations

3.4

Conduct loading, unloading and transfer of laundry according to operational procedures using manual handling techniques, where automatic systems are not in place

4

Monitor and finalise washing

4.1

Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately

4.2

Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report according to workplace procedures

4.3

Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer

4.4

Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure

4.5

Meet all housekeeping requirements 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

Associated equipment segments include the following:

sorting area

dryers

press

conveyors

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

press malfunctions

drying temperature

safety gate locking

missed pockets

chemical faults

Shutdown maintenance includes the following:

clean lint bags

collect dropped linen

clean work area

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 type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements 
Determine production schedule and work load priorities 
Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments 
Follow operator instructions and start up machine 
Load conveyor and interpret weigh scale 
Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations 
Conduct loading, unloading and transfer of laundry according to operational procedures using manual handling techniques, where automatic systems are not in place 
Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately 
Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report according to workplace procedures 
Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer 
Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure 
Meet all housekeeping requirements and complete records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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