Assessment Requirements for MSTLA3007 Control batch washer operations

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTLA3007 Control batch washer operations

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSTLA3001 Perform advanced laundry operations.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

performed advanced laundry operations for at least 6 different loads of washing classifications, using continuous batch and/or tunnel washer, including:

classifying and sorting wash load by article, colour or fibre

weighing and selecting appropriate washing conditions and programs for each load

using dispensing and dosing systems

controlling and monitoring the wash

identifying and rectifying common operational faults

maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard™ AS/NZS 4146:2000 Laundry practice

mechanical functions 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

classification of laundry direction after washing

work load requirements for continuous batch washing

wash monitoring procedures

requirements for maintaining optimum dip levels

level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring

characteristics and hazards of laundry chemicals and dispensing systems

hazards associated with the removal of wet laundry from continuous conveyor

common operational faults and their cause and required action, including:

chemical faults

conveyor jam

empty pockets

machine out of synchronisation

missed pockets

roping of linen

safety gate locking

weighing mechanism out of alignment

work health and safety and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation, manual handling, and disposal of waste and hazardous materials

workplace practices for recording and reporting.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a commercial laundry environment set up with continuous batch and tunnel washing machines and related standard operating procedures (SOPs)

items to be washed.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e