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Control linen rewash

Control linen rewash

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA3004
State Code
OBL58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control the linen rewash process, including identifying stains and selecting rewash methods for linen, (including strip wash) to meet laundry specifications and quality requirements. It involves chemical dispensing and monitoring procedures.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform linen rewash
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify laundry operating procedures and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify the stained product and classify stains into categories according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Determine rewash requirements for the identified stain and product type
2. Carry out rewash procedure
  • 2.1 Assess preparation for rewash in accordance with laundry machine operation procedures
  • 2.2 Prepare chemical products and use according to supplier and laundry requirements and apply prewash based on job requirements
  • 2.3 Operate machine in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor washing operation to ensure correct function
  • 2.5 Identify and rectify operating faults
3. Complete rewash
  • 3.1 Record data and store in accordance with industry and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Transfer linen to strip wash or other appropriate next operation
  • 3.3 Maintain work area to workplace housekeeping standards
  • 3.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Identify the impact of rewash processes for the business and the environment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV47 MSTLA2004 Perform linen rewash Unit of competency