Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 10:11 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
MST30622
State Code:
BIY8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
22/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
705
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/12/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a commercial laundry environment. It includes some supervision of staff.
Work is usually performed in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the use of equipment or application of contingency measures and within known time constraints.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Sixteen (16)
- nine (9) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least five (5) units from Group A
- up to two (2) additional units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE92 BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 35 Unit of competency
OBL67 MSTLA2011 Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations 40 Unit of competency
OEQ55 MSS402055 Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
OEZ74 MSTGN2023 Identify and handle fabrics and textiles 70 Unit of competency
OBL64 MSTLA2012 Operate washing machines 60 Unit of competency
OBL73 MSTGN3014 Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OBL70 MSTGN3016 Plan tasks to assist production operations 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Technical/Supervisory Elective Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBL59 MSTLA3007 Control batch washer operations 60 Unit of competency
OBL56 MSTLA3006 Control conditioning and safe drying processes 70 Unit of competency
OBL57 MSTLA3005 Control laundry finishing operations 55 Unit of competency
OBL58 MSTLA3004 Control linen rewash 35 Unit of competency
OBL61 MSTLA3003 Control washing operations 55 Unit of competency
OBL68 MSTGN4015 Coordinate or set-up machines for product change 60 Unit of competency
OBL65 MSTGN4016 Coordinate the quality system and procedures 45 Unit of competency
OBL76 MSTGN3009 Coordinate work of team or section 30 Unit of competency
OBL60 MSTLA3008 Determine linen rental requirements 50 Unit of competency
OBL69 MSTGN3017 Monitor and operate trade waste process 60 Unit of competency
OAW23 MEM07033 Operate and monitor basic boiler 54 Unit of competency
W5380 MEM07034A Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler 36 Unit of competency
OBL99 MSTCL3016 Press whole garments 20 Unit of competency
AXO04 MSMSUP382 Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
OBL75 MSTGN3008 Receive and sort articles for cleaning 45 Unit of competency
OBL72 MSTGN3015 Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise 50 Unit of competency
OBL74 MSTGN3012 Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations 55 Unit of competency
3. Group B Other Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBL12 FSKNUM021 Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL06 FSKNUM027 Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL90 MSTDC2014 Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements 60 Unit of competency
OBL91 MSTDC2012 Identify pre-spotting requirements 85 Unit of competency
OCD83 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 40 Unit of competency
OBL62 MSTLA2014 Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen 65 Unit of competency
OBA17 MSTGN2014 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace 20 Unit of competency
OBL77 MSTGN2022 Perform tasks to support production 30 Unit of competency
OBL79 MSTGN2020 Perform test or inspection to check product quality 40 Unit of competency
OEZ38 MSTGN4019 Plan and implement production within a work area 50 Unit of competency
OBL82 MSTGN2017 Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch 65 Unit of competency
OBL93 MSTDC2010 Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise 50 Unit of competency
OBL78 MSTGN2021 Select, transfer and remove materials and products 40 Unit of competency
OBL84 MSTGN2015 Use RFID technology to track laundry items 35 Unit of competency
ODK97 FBPPPL2002 Work in a socially diverse environment 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEZ8 MST30619 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09140) LAUNDRY OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship