Unit of competency Outline

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Control washing operations

Control washing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA3003
State Code
OBL61
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements for wash loads, control and monitor washing machine operations, and direct products for finishing. It involves chemical dispensing and identifying and addressing minor operational problems and faults.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 control washing operation
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify laundry operating procedures, production schedule and work load priorities
  • 1.3 Determine washing loads by weight, volume or classification
  • 1.4 Operate weighing machines and determine size of load by reading indicator scales
  • 1.5 Select washing sequences for a given process or product
  • 1.6 Select chemical dispensing for chemical dosing system according to job requirements
  • 1.7 Determine washing requirements for specific loads
  • 1.8 Access operator manuals to check operational details for specific loads
2. Monitor washing
  • 2.1 Monitor washing machine operation for correct water, temperature and chemical levels
  • 2.2 Monitor chemicals and dosing system for correct operation
  • 2.3 Monitor program operation to ensure correct function
  • 2.4 Identify and rectify operational faults in washing machine
  • 2.5 Complete required documentation in accordance with workplace requirements
3. Finalise washing operations
  • 3.1 Inspect washed items against quality standards
  • 3.2 Classify and sort products according to finishing requirements
  • 3.3 Direct product to correct area for finishing
  • 3.4 Meet all housekeeping requirements and accurately complete workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV48 MSTLA2003 Control washing extractor operation Unit of competency