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Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
LMT31110
State Code:
W895
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2012
Approved Date
11/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
920
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 27/06/2012 Current Approved
Description

Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Laundry Operations reflects vocational outcomes for those performing supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a laundry environment.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the operations of laundry enterprises.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Laundry Operations, competency must be achieved in
nineteen (19) units of competency.
- Six (6) core units of competency
- Thirteen (13) elective units of competency.

Select thirteen (13) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of three (3) units must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group E
- Other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A,
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7304 LMTGN2002B Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
W7303 LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
W7194 LMTDC2010A Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements 60 Unit of competency
W7314 LMTGN3002B Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30 Unit of competency
W8421 MSAENV272A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W7305 LMTGN2003B Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7313 LMTGN3001B Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise 60 Unit of competency
W7376 LMTLA3002A Determine linen rental requirements 50 Unit of competency
W7318 LMTGN3007B Monitor and operate trade waste 60 Unit of competency
W7375 LMTLA3001A Perform advanced laundry operations 60 Unit of competency
W7316 LMTGN3005B Plan tasks to assist production operations 80 Unit of competency
W7170 LMTCL3004B Press whole garments 20 Unit of competency
W7320 LMTGN3009B Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7374 LMTLA2011A Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations 40 Unit of competency
W7364 LMTLA2001A Conduct safe handling of laundry chemicals 60 Unit of competency
W7366 LMTLA2003A Control washing extractor operation 60 Unit of competency
W7370 LMTLA2007A Finish products for despatch 30 Unit of competency
W7372 LMTLA2009A Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen 65 Unit of competency
W7368 LMTLA2005A Operate hydro extractor 40 Unit of competency
W7365 LMTLA2002A Operate washing machines 60 Unit of competency
W7369 LMTLA2006A Perform conditioning and drying processes 40 Unit of competency
W7367 LMTLA2004A Perform linen rewash 40 Unit of competency
W7373 LMTLA2010A Prepare products for storage or despatch 60 Unit of competency
W7185 LMTDC2001A Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise 50 Unit of competency
W7191 LMTDC2007A Receive and sort articles for cleaning 60 Unit of competency
W7371 LMTLA2008A Repair damaged laundry items 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

The remainder elective units must be selected from Groups A, B and C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7310 LMTGN2008B Coordinate work of team or section 30 Unit of competency
W7151 LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics 40 Unit of competency
W5379 MEM07033B Operate and monitor basic boiler 54 Unit of competency
W5380 MEM07034A Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler 36 Unit of competency
W7311 LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace 20 Unit of competency
W7312 LMTGN2010B Perform tasks to support production 30 Unit of competency
W7308 LMTGN2006B Perform test or inspection to check product quality 40 Unit of competency
W7154 LMTCL2006B Press work 20 Unit of competency
W7150 LMTCL2002B Provide hand sewing and finishing support 20 Unit of competency
W7309 LMTGN2007B Select, transfer and remove materials and products 40 Unit of competency
W7152 LMTCL2004B Sew components 50 Unit of competency
W7149 LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine 30 Unit of competency
W7306 LMTGN2004B Work in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
5. Group D Elective Units

A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
WD500 MSS402021A Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
WD512 MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
WD502 MSS402031A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
WD505 MSS402050A Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
6. Group E Elective Units

A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group E:
- Other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit).

Please refer to the Training Pacakge for the full details of available units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W376 LMT31107 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
Equivalent to LMT31107
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09140) LAUNDRY OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship