Elements and Performance Criteria

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, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in operational workplaces where adequate ventilation, lighting and other relevant OH&S requirements are applied
Exposure to sharp objects, chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances
Machines and equipment may be microprocessor or computer controlled and can relate to various types of laundry equipment including:
automatic washing machines
manual washing machines
washer extractors
continuous batch washers
weighing machines
chemical dosing equipment
Laundry or operating procedures can relate to:
manual handling
safe handling of chemicals
preparation of chemical products
preparation of dispensing systems
quality control requirements
Procedures may relate to:
chemical specifications/handling and use
machines manual over-riding technology application
identification of faults
manual handling for loading and unloading machines
safe use of machines
quality control requirements
Machine loads may be determined by:
counting
weight
volume
classification
Data recording may include:
keyboard
manual recording applications

Sources of information/documents may include
Customer/s
Requisition dockets, tags or other identification
Machine/equipment manufacturers' specifications and instructions
Chemical manufacturers' specifications
Manufacturers' labels, care labelling
Guidelines for the use of hazardous substances
Organisation work orders
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to operating machines
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice involving the safe handling of chemicals and other potentially dangerous items
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise, Australian Standard AS 4146 and, where relevant, ISO 9002

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

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 the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate skills and knowledge to:

interpret production schedules and work load priorities
load machine appropriately
select program
monitor operation

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
enterprise policies and procedures
machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures
level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring
characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems
quality standards
safety and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine/equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials
workplace procedures
reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

determine load sizes
use machines and related equipment
use/handle chemicals safely
classify and sort product
maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process
communicate effectively within the workplace
apply defined procedures
receive and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated work situation, equipment, products, materials, relevant product and safety information, quality standards, procedures or information associated with organisation or customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

completing tasks
maintaining standards
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of equipment used and processes selected, where relevant

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard identification
job procedures and work instructions
emergency, fire and accident procedures
use of personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry standards
quality assurance procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste disposal processes
following recognised housekeeping processes
relevant guidelines relating to the safe use of equipment
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated workplace

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)