Perform advanced laundry operations

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:44 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSTLA3001

State Code
BAV38

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

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use advanced technologies in laundry operations. The unit of competency applies to preparation, control and monitoring of continuous batch or tunnel washer, and interpreting and addressing minor operational problems and faults. It includes determining the order of washing, controlling and monitoring continual batch washers, processing of product to laundry specifications and identifying common operational faults.This unit does not cover skills required for entering and conducting checks or repairs inside continual batch washers. Work required inside the machine requires a current permit for working in confined spaces. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. 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 for wash

2.1 Identify type of continuous batch washer and operational requirements
2.2 Determine production schedule and work load priorities
2.3 Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of associated equipment segments
2.4 Seek and respond to feedback to assess if communication of design concept and production requirements is effective, and incorporate feedback into future communication
2.5 Seek assistance from appropriate personnel with specific and relevant expertise to deal with any communication difficulties or barriers
2.6 Document information and outcomes of communication, and maintain records

3 Operate continuous batch washer

3.1 Follow operator instructions and start up machine
3.2 Load conveyor and interpret weigh scale
3.3 Achieve correct weight according to product classification and machine manufacturer specification and start washing operations
3.4 Conduct loading, unloading and transfer of laundry according to operational procedures using manual handling techniques, where automatic systems are not in place

4 Monitor and finalise washing

4.1 Monitor tunnel washer operation and all associated computerised equipment and systems to ensure all processes are functioning accurately
4.2 Interpret operational faults identified by computer equipment and address, document and report according to workplace procedures
4.3 Remove final load, confirm completion of work load and shut down washer
4.4 Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure
4.5 Meet all housekeeping requirements and complete records

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W7375	LMTLA3001A	Perform advanced laundry operations	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBL59	MSTLA3007	Control batch washer operations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDG1	MST30616	Certificate III in Laundry Operations	Qualification