Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes MSTLA2006 Perform conditioning and drying processes.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for controlling the conditioning and safe drying of products in preparation for the finishing process in accordance with laundry procedures and quality requirements.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Laundry operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for conditioning and drying process |
1.1 Determine job requirements from work information 1.2 Identify safe work requirements and potential hazards associated with operating conditioning and drying equipment, including heat, spontaneous combustion and manual handling 1.3 Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities 1.4 Clean dryer filters in accordance with schedule 1.5 Conduct equipment start-up checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 1.6 Access operator manuals to check operational details for specific loads |
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2. Operate dryer |
2.1 Classify and sort items according to conditioning and drying requirements 2.2 Check drying program settings match job requirements for product type, size of load and conditioning required for finishing 2.3 Start machine following operator instructions 2.4 Load and unload dryers using safe manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment 2.5 Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures 2.6 Identify and rectify dryer operating faults |
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3. Monitor and finalise finishing |
3.1 Inspect finished items against quality standards including conditioning requirements 3.2 Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing 3.3 Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure 3.4 Meet all housekeeping requirements and complete accurate workplace records |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Reading skills to interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), specifications and key requirements of industry standards
- Numeracy skills to determine the weight or volume of a load, using kg, m3.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes MSTLA2006 Perform conditioning and drying processes.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
