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Operate dry cleaning machines

Operate dry cleaning machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2004
State Code
BAX22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
140
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load articles into machines, monitor procedures and process articles according to 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 for dry cleaning
  • 2.1 Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work
  • 2.2 Determine dry cleaning machine loads by counting, weight, volume or classification
  • 2.3 Determine correct load size or weight by reading indicator scales
  • 2.4 Follow dry cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article
  • 2.5 Complete records according to workplace practices
3 Operate dry cleaning machine
  • 3.1 Load machine with correct weight for machine according to garment classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices
  • 3.2 Select program for load type or classification
  • 3.3 Select additive dispensing and prepare for dosing system, where relevant
  • 3.4 Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • 3.5 Monitor additives and dosing for correct operation and report faults, where appropriate
  • 3.6 Monitor machine operation and dry cleaning procedures
  • 3.7 Unload garments using correct manual handling techniques
  • 3.8 Complete records
4 Finalise and review dry cleaning
  • 4.1 Check dry cleaning machine operation for correct operation
  • 4.2 Report machine operational faults
  • 4.3 Review processes to optimise environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
  • 4.4 Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards
  • 4.5 Direct garments to correct area for finishing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7188 LMTDC2004A Operate dry cleaning machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL89 MSTDC2013 Operate dry cleaning machines Unit of competency