Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2004A Perform linen rewash
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify stains and select rewash methods for linen to meet laundry specifications and quality requirements.
This unit applies to product rewash procedures and operating machines. It involves chemical dispensing and monitoring procedures.
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
MSTLA2002 |
Operate washing machines |
Competency Field
Laundry operations
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Prepare to perform linen rewash |
2.1 |
Identify laundry operating procedures and workplace procedures |
2.2 |
Follow steps for identifying the stained product |
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2.3 |
Identify stains and classify into categories |
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2.4 |
Determine rewash requirements for the identified stain and product type |
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3 |
Carry out rewash procedure |
3.1 |
Assess preparation for rewash in accordance with laundry machine operation procedures |
3.2 |
Prepare chemical products and use according to supplier and laundry requirements and apply prewash, as required |
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3.3 |
Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures |
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3.4 |
Monitor washing extractor operation to ensure correct function |
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3.5 |
Identify and report operating faults |
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4 |
Complete rewash |
4.1 |
Record data and store in accordance with industry and workplace procedures |
4.2 |
Transfer linen to next operation |
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4.3 |
Maintain work area housekeeping standards |
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
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. |
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Workplace procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Australian Standards include: |
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Laundry machines include one or more of the following: |
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Procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2004A Perform linen rewash
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e