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Perform linen rewash

Perform linen rewash

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2004
State Code
BAV47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify stains and select rewash methods for linen to meet laundry specifications and quality requirements. This unit applies to product rewash procedures and operating machines. It involves chemical dispensing and monitoring procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to perform linen rewash
  • 2.1 Identify laundry operating procedures and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Follow steps for identifying the stained product
  • 2.3 Identify stains and classify into categories
  • 2.4 Determine rewash requirements for the identified stain and product type
3 Carry out rewash procedure
  • 3.1 Assess preparation for rewash in accordance with laundry machine operation procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare chemical products and use according to supplier and laundry requirements and apply prewash, as required
  • 3.3 Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Monitor washing extractor operation to ensure correct function
  • 3.5 Identify and report operating faults
4 Complete rewash
  • 4.1 Record data and store in accordance with industry and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Transfer linen to next operation
  • 4.3 Maintain work area housekeeping standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7367 LMTLA2004A Perform linen rewash Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL58 MSTLA3004 Control linen rewash Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
BDG0 MST20416 Certificate II in Laundry Operations Qualification