Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTLA3001 Perform advanced laundry operations.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced technologies in laundry operations involving the preparation, control and monitoring of continuous batch or tunnel washer operations. It includes determining the order of washing, controlling and monitoring continual batch washers, processing of product to laundry specifications and identifying common operational faults.
This unit does not cover skills required for entering and conducting checks or repairs inside continual batch washers. Work inside the machine requires a current permit for working in confined spaces.
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 wash |
1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information 1.2 Identify type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements 1.3 Identify production schedule and work load priorities 1.4 Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments |
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2. Operate continuous batch washer |
2.1 Follow operator instructions and start up machine 2.2 Load conveyor and correctly interpret weigh scale 2.3 Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations 2.4 Load, unload and transfer laundry in accordance with operational procedures using safe manual handling techniques where automatic systems are not in place |
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3. Monitor and finalise washing |
3.1 Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately 3.2 Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer 3.4 Complete shutdown maintenance in accordance with operating procedures 3.5 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:
- calculate ratios and accurately measure and mix chemicals using mL, L
- determine load weight using kg.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTLA3001 Perform advanced laundry operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
