Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen

Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTLA2009A
State Code
W7372
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
27/07/2012
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the final checking and inspection of clean theatre linen to ensure customer requirements and quality standards have been met.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check and classify cleaned theatre linen
  • 1.1 Environmental standards for packing of theatre linen are applied and maintained
  • 1.2 Role of hygiene and infection control in theatre linen is identified
  • 1.3 Personal protective equipment is identified and applied
  • 1.4 Clean theatre linen is checked for grease, stains, lint, identifying markers, damage, quality and wear
  • 1.5 Reject linen is classified for rework, rewash or condemning as required
2 Fold theatre linen
  • 2.1 Product is folded according to hospital theatre specifications and relevant Australian Standards
  • 2.2 Hospital and laundry linen coding systems are applied
3 Pack product for dispatch
  • 3.1 Packaging and storage equipment is checked for cleanliness
  • 3.2 Package content requirements are determined
  • 3.3 Packs are configured according to hospital theatre and laundry procedures
  • 3.4 Packs are wrapped according to hospital theatre requirements and specifications
  • 3.5 Final finish of theatre packs is assessed
  • 3.6 Packed product is recorded and documented according to laundry requirements
4 Dispatch product
  • 4.1 Protective covering requirements for products are determined
  • 4.2 Products are loaded into transport equipment using safe manual handling techniques
  • 4.3 Orders are assigned according to transport requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Transport equipment may include:
trolleys
bins
baskets
racks
vehicles
cages
Machines and equipment may include:
light intensifying table
thermal patching machine
de-linting equipment
paper bags, laminate bags, non-linen wraps, linen wraps, indicator tape, markers, tags, plastic dust wrappers
heat sealers
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
identify and confirm inspection requirements
check theatre linen
determine process for non-conformance to standards
pack products appropriately

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

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

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E0993 LMTPRLA09A Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV41 MSTLA2009 Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen Unit of competency