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Perform conditioning and drying processes

Perform conditioning and drying processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2006
State Code
BAV44
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for conditioning and drying products according to laundry procedures and quality requirements.The unit of competency applies to operating machines for the conditioning and drying processes, and preparing for the finishing process.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 conditioning and drying process
  • 2.1 Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities
  • 2.2 Follow schedules for cleaning dryer filters
  • 2.3 Perform procedures for drying machine start-up in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Access operator manuals, as required
  • 2.5 Classify and sort product according to finishing requirements
3 Operate dryer
  • 3.1 Implement appropriate laundry operating procedures
  • 3.2 Follow drying programs for given product type and size of load
  • 3.3 Load and unload dryers using manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment
  • 3.4 Select appropriate cycle, timing and temperature for loads, where required
  • 3.5 Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures
  • 3.6 Identify and report dryer operating faults and complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7369 LMTLA2006A Perform conditioning and drying processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL56 MSTLA3006 Control conditioning and safe drying processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
BDG0 MST20416 Certificate II in Laundry Operations Qualification