Unit of competency Outline

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Receive and sort articles for cleaning

Receive and sort articles for cleaning

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN3008
State Code
OBL75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive, record and classify articles for cleaning purposes ensuring that no foreign object or contaminant is included. Articles may be garments, linen or other fabric products.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive and classify articles
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Receive, record and identify articles according to industry procedures and technology in use
  • 1.3 Accurately record any existing damage, missing components or other related detail
  • 1.4 Interpret and apply product handling procedures and instructions
  • 1.5 Identify articles to be processed from manufacturer labels and care labelling or workplace testing procedures
  • 1.6 Classify articles according to their colour, care requirements and fabric type
  • 1.7 Provide customer service and use related equipment for stock management and financial transaction processes in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Prepare articles for cleaning
  • 2.1 Identify, safely remove and dispose of foreign objects and lost property in accordance with environmental protection, waste disposal, recycling and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Apply preparation procedures for the correct handling of articles
  • 2.3 Note any special requirements and take these into account during the preparation
  • 2.4 Convey relevant information to appropriate staff about articles with special requirements
  • 2.5 Correctly use machinery and equipment to prepare articles, including special requirements
  • 2.6 Complete accurate workplace records to meet requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX19 MSTDC2007 Receive and sort articles for cleaning Unit of competency