Assessment Requirements for MSTLA2008 Repair damaged laundry items

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTLA2008 Repair damaged laundry items

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTLA2008A Repair damaged laundry items

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

using at least two (2) types of repair equipment according to specifications

selecting equipment for specific tasks

identifying, grading, and classifying repair requirements

performing repairs on at least two (2) laundry items

maintaining records

applying workplace procedures.

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

range of laundry repair operations

equipment to repair laundry items

machine and equipment applications, operation monitoring and adjustment procedures

fibres and fabrics

repair requirements, techniques and procedures

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

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 repairing damaged laundry items, 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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e