Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA3001A Perform advanced laundry operations

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use advanced technologies in laundry operations.

The unit of competency applies to preparation, control and monitoring of continuous batch or tunnel washer, and interpreting and addressing minor operational problems and faults. 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 required 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, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

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 LMTLA3001A 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

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA3001A Perform advanced laundry operations

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
• applying relevant standards
• applying operational and safety procedures for the safe and efficient operation of continuous batch washing equipment
• interpreting production schedules and work load priorities
• classifying and sorting wash load, weighing appropriately and selecting appropriate washing conditions and programs on at least two (2) occasions
• preparing chemicals safely (where automatic systems are not in place)
• controlling and monitoring process operation on at least two (2) occasions
• interpreting computer fault readings and addressing common operational problems
• ensuring wash loads and associated chemicals meet requirement for continuous loading
• using machines and related equipment, including dispensing and dosing systems according to workplace requirements on at least two (2) occasions
• safely removing wet washing from continuous conveyor
• 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 industry or Australian Standards
• mechanical function and key features of continuous batch washing machines
• functional differences between continual and ordinary washers, their advantages and disadvantages
• classification of laundry and relevant program selection
• work load requirements for continuous batch washing
• monitoring procedures
• requirements for maintaining optimum dip levels
• level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring
• characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems
• hazards associated with the removal of wet laundry from continuous conveyor
• common operational faults and their cause and required action
• work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials
• workplace policies and procedures
• 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 performing advanced laundry 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