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Operate hydro extractor

Operate hydro extractor

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2005
State Code
BAV45
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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 operate hydro extractors throughout the hydro extraction process to meet laundry specifications and quality requirements. 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 equipment for operation
  • 2.1 Perform laundry operating procedures for hydro machine start-up and stopping in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Follow all workplace and safety procedures relating to safe machine operation
  • 2.3 Access operator manuals, as required
3 Operate hydro extraction machine
  • 3.1 Load machines according to type and laundry loading procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor machines during operation to ensure correct balance is maintained
  • 3.3 Load and unload machines using appropriate manual handling techniques or by correctly operating ancillary equipment for loading and unloading
  • 3.4 Identify and report operating faults
  • 3.5 Complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7368 LMTLA2005A Operate hydro extractor Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification