Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, load and operate automated washing equipment.
This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor, in most situations, and exercise limited autonomy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare washing equipment for operation | 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and ask for clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.4 Identify and load items to be washed according to job specifications 1.5 Confirm equipment and service are ready for use 1.6 Select wash cycle settings to meet safety and wash requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the equipment | 2.1 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace procedures 2.2 Operate equipment and monitor to identify variation in operating conditions 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements 2.4 Shut equipment down safely according to workplace procedures 2.5 Unload washed items, and position in required location 2.6 Keep work area clean and tidy according to work health and food safety procedures 2.7 Clean equipment and complete records, as required by workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Navigate the world of work | With guidance, identify main tasks, rights and responsibilities of own role Follow instructions to complete a limited set of well-defined tasks Meet a limited range of explicit workplace conventions and protocols |
Interact with others | Ask simple questions and listen carefully to clarify understanding or seek further information Follow basic communication protocols and conventions Recognise basic values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Follow scripts or use simple templates for routine communication tasks |
Get the work done | Follow simple, clear instructions Keep track of work activities Recognise and seek guidance to correct simple problems Take responsibility for and reflect on low-impact decisions Recognise and support the application of new ideas |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)