Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Certificate III in Laundry Operations
MST30616
BDG1
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 25/07/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for those who perform supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a commercial laundry environment.
Work is usually performed in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the use of equipment or application of contingency measures and within known time constraints.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency:- seven (7) core units of competency
- twelve (12) elective units of competency.
- a minimum of three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group B
- the remaining four (4) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A or B
- units from Group C
- a maximum of three (3) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV46 | MSTLA2001 | Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| BAX17 | MSTDC2009 | Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV49 | MSTLA2002 | Operate washing machines | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV96 | MSTGN3001 | Control production in a section of a TCF enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV39 | MSTLA3002 | Determine linen rental requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU13 | MSTTX3012 | Identify and deal with mechanical and low voltage electrical faults in textile machinery | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAV90 | MSTGN3007 | Monitor and operate trade waste | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV95 | MSTGN3002 | Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV38 | MSTLA3001 | Perform advanced laundry operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV92 | MSTGN3005 | Plan tasks to assist production operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAX42 | MSTCL3004 | Press whole garments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXO04 | MSMSUP382 | Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV93 | MSTGN3004 | Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV48 | MSTLA2003 | Control washing extractor operation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV43 | MSTLA2007 | Finish products for despatch | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX17 | MSTDC2009 | Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV41 | MSTLA2009 | Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAV45 | MSTLA2005 | Operate hydro extractor | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV44 | MSTLA2006 | Perform conditioning and drying processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV47 | MSTLA2004 | Perform linen rewash | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV40 | MSTLA2010 | Prepare products for storage or despatch | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX33 | MSTDC2001 | Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX19 | MSTDC2007 | Receive and sort articles for cleaning | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV42 | MSTLA2008 | Repair damaged laundry items | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV97 | MSTGN2012 | Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W895 | LMT31110 | Certificate III in Laundry Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEZ8 | MST30619 | Certificate III in Laundry Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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