This unit applies to operating extractors and machines. It may involve the use of manual or spring loading.

Laundry and operating procedures can relate to:

manual handling techniques

equipment operation

fault identification

machine isolation

quality control requirements

classification of products

safety checks

foreign objects

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.

This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising of wash loads, machinery and chemicals required for washing operations, as well as the application of knowledge of the technology used in the laundry industry. This unit also requires the ability to access and understand information relating to laundry tasks.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare equipment for operation

1.1 Procedures for hydro machine start up and stopping are performed in accordance with manufacturers' and workplace requirements

1.2 All safety procedures relating to safe operation are followed

1.3 Operator manuals are accessed as required

2 Operate hydro extraction machine

2.1 Machines are loaded according to type and laundry loading procedures

2.2 Machines are monitored during operation to ensure correct balance is maintained

2.3 Machines are loaded and unloaded using appropriate manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment

2.4 Operating faults are identified and reported

2.5 Records are completed

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

machine operation and monitoring procedures

level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring

safety and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials

workplace practices

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to:

use extractors and related equipment

identify operational faults

classify and sort product

maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process

apply defined procedures

receive and transfer information

read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications , standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Employability Skills Statement, Elements and Performance Criteria, Range Statement and Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

ensure equipment is prepared for operation

load extractor appropriately

monitor process operation

identify faults

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Machines may include:

hydro extraction machine (manual loading, spring loaded trolleys)

membrane press

hydraulic rams

conveying equipment

transfer equipment

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

Laundry Operations

This unit contains employability skills.