Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2003A Control washing extractor operation

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements for wash loads, control and monitor washing machine operation, and processing the product.

The unit of competency applies to controlling washing machine operation and involves chemical dispensing and monitoring procedures to required specifications.

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Laundry operations

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2003A Control washing extractor operation

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2003A Control washing extractor operation

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
• complying with relevant standards
• interpreting production schedules and work load priorities
• selecting and preparing chemicals
• determining wash load requirements and extractor settings to suit load characteristics
• controlling and monitoring process operation on at least two (2) occasions
• using machines and related equipment, including dispensing and dosing systems, according to workplace procedures
• using protective equipment
• classifying and sorting product
• 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 Australian Standards
• workplace procedures and policies
• machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures:

• chemical specifications, handling and use
• machines manual over-riding technology application
• identification of faults
• manual handling for loading and unloading machines
• safe use of machines
• quality control requirements
• working in confined spaces

• level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring
• characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems
• work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials
• safety data sheets (SDS)
• quality practices
• practices for recording and reporting.

Assessment Conditions

• 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 controlling washing extractor 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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e