Unit of competency Outline

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Operate wet cleaning machines

Operate wet cleaning machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC2005
State Code
BAX21
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
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load articles into water-based cleaning machines, monitor procedures and process 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 wet cleaning
  • 2.1 Identify production schedule and work load priorities to plan work
  • 2.2 Determine machine and equipment loads by weight or classification
  • 2.3 Determine size of load by weighing and reading indicator scales
  • 2.4 Follow wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article
  • 2.5 Complete records according to workplace procedures and instructions
3 Operate wet cleaning machine
  • 3.1 Load machine with correct weight for machine according to product classification manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and WHS practices
  • 3.2 Determine wet cleaning program for type of wash
  • 3.3 Select water levels and temperature for load type
  • 3.4 Add appropriate additives to machine
  • 3.5 Operate machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • 3.6 Prepare additives and dosing system and monitor for correct operation and report faults
  • 3.7 Unload articles using correct manual handling techniques
  • 3.8 Complete records
4 Finalise and review wet cleaning
  • 4.1 Check machine operation for correct water, temperature and additives levels, and program operation
  • 4.2 Report washing machine operational faults
  • 4.3 Monitor discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and waste disposal
  • 4.4 Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment, according to finishing requirements and quality standards
  • 4.5 Direct articles to correct area for finishing, drying or further processing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7189 LMTDC2005A Operate wet cleaning machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL87 MSTDC3003 Control wet cleaning operations Unit of competency