Unit of competency Outline

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Operate washing machines

Operate washing machines

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA2012
State Code
OBL64
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load products into washing machines or extractors, 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 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. Prepare for wash
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities
  • 1.3 Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements
  • 1.4 Safely prepare laundry chemicals for use
  • 1.5 Identify and enter correct program requirements for a given process or product
  • 1.6 Undertake safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling soiled product
  • 1.7 Access operator manuals to check operational details for specific loads
2. Operate automatic washing extractor
  • 2.1 Load automatic washing extractor with correct weight in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements
  • 2.3 Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • 2.4 Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies
  • 2.5 Unload washing using correct manual handling techniques
3. Operate manual washing extractor
  • 3.1 Load manual washing extractor with correct weight in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Dose and apply laundry chemicals 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 using correct manual handling techniques
4. Complete wash
  • 4.1 Transfer washing to next operation based on job requirements
  • 4.2 Clean up spills and dispose of waste in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Complete accurate records of wash in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV49 MSTLA2002 Operate washing machines Unit of competency