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Launder linen and guest clothes

Launder linen and guest clothes

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHACS007A
State Code
S6312
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2008
Field of Education
110199 - Food And Hospitality, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/10/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to launder linen and guest clothes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Process laundry items.
  • 1.1 Sort items according to cleaning process required and urgency of the item.
  • 1.2 Select laundry methods according to textile labelling codes and based on fibre and fabric, dye fastness and amount of soilage.
  • 1.3 Check items for laundering for stains and treat stains using the correct process.
  • 1.4 Use cleaning agents and chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and specific laundry equipment.
  • 1.5 Operate laundry equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 1.6 Complete mending and minor repairs as required.
  • 1.7 Check items following completion of laundering process to ensure quality cleaning.
  • 1.8 Record any damage arising from the laundering process and notify appropriate persons according to enterprise procedures.
  • 1.9 Complete ironing or pressing and finishing processes.
2 Package and store laundry items.
  • 2.1 Package and present guest laundry according to enterprise standards and procedures.
  • 2.2 Complete records and billing information according to enterprise procedures.
  • 2.3 Return finished items to guest according to required timeframes.
  • 2.4 Store processed guest laundry where required according to guest requests or where return to guests is not possible.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.


Laundry equipment may include:
washers
dryers
irons
steam presses
sorting baskets and shelves
heat sealing equipment and roll plastic
hangers.


Packaging and presenting guest laundry may include:
folding
wrapping
heat sealing
labelling
providing quality reports.


Storage of laundry is required where:
guests have requested storage
guests have departed temporarily
laundry has been left behind or forgotten.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to assess correctly the processes required for different types of laundry
ability to operate laundry equipment safely, using a full range of cycles available
ability to complete the full laundering process
completion of tasks within enterprise-acceptable timeframes and with quality laundry outcomes
completion of a complete laundry cycle using a variety of linen and clothing items and fabrics.


Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure demonstration of skills within a commercial laundry using industry-current equipment, including:
washers
sorting blankets
dryers
shelves
irons
steam presses
coathangers
polytube bags
shirt cards
polymarkers.


Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate carrying out specific laundry tasks within a complete cycle
inspection of items laundered by the candidate
oral or written questions about commercial laundry equipment and operation, including selection of appropriate laundry cycles and programs, chemicals and their use, stain identification and treatment and OHS issues
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SITXINV001A Receive and store stock.


Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E2112 THHBH05B Launder linen and guest clothes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WB933 SITHACS007B Launder linen and guest clothes Unit of competency
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