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Operate washing machines

Operate washing machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2002
State Code
BAV49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load products into washing machines, operate machines and clean products according to specifications and quality requirements.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for wash
  • 2.1 Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities
  • 2.2 Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements
  • 2.3 Prepare laundry chemicals for use
  • 2.4 Identify and follow washing sequences for a given process or product
  • 2.5 Undertake safety procedures, including the use of PPE when handling soiled product
  • 2.6 Access operator manuals as required
3 Operate automatic washing extractor
  • 3.1 Load automatic washing machine with correct weight according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements
  • 3.3 Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • 3.4 Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies
  • 3.5 Unload washing machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required
4 Operate manual washing extractor
  • 4.1 Load manual washing extractor with correct weight according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Dose and apply laundry chemicals according to load requirements
  • 4.3 Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • 4.4 Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies
  • 4.5 Unload washing using appropriate manual handling techniques, where required
5 Complete wash
  • 5.1 Transfer washing to next operation
  • 5.2 Clean up spills and conduct housekeeping to maintain work area standards
  • 5.3 Complete standardised documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7365 LMTLA2002A Operate washing machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL64 MSTLA2012 Operate washing machines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG1 MST30616 Certificate III in Laundry Operations Qualification
BDG0 MST20416 Certificate II in Laundry Operations Qualification