Assessment Requirements for MSTLA3001 Perform advanced laundry operations

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTLA3001 Perform advanced laundry operations

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e