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Control wet cleaning operations

Control wet cleaning operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTDC3003
State Code
OBL87
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control the operation of water-based cleaning machines used in dry cleaning operations, including loading articles into machines, monitoring procedures, processing garments to specifications, troubleshooting and overseeing quality requirements.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. Prepare for wet cleaning
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify production schedule and workload priorities to plan work
  • 1.3 Determine machine and equipment loads by weight or classification
  • 1.4 Determine size of load by weighing and reading indicator scales
  • 1.5 Follow wet cleaning machine operator instructions and schedules for a given process or article
  • 1.6 Complete records in accordance with workplace procedures and instructions
2. Operate wet cleaning machine
  • 2.1 Load machine with correct weight for machine according to product classification, manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and work health and safety practices
  • 2.2 Determine appropriate wet cleaning program for type of wash
  • 2.3 Select correct water levels and temperature for load type
  • 2.4 Prepare additives and dosing system and monitor for correct operation
  • 2.5 Operate machine in accordance with instructions, checking water level, temperature, additives levels and program operation
  • 2.6 Unload articles using safe manual handling techniques
3. Finalise and review wet cleaning
  • 3.1 Identify and address washing machine operational faults
  • 3.2 Monitor discharge from washing machine to optimise environmental protection and safe waste disposal
  • 3.3 Ensure waste is disposed in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements
  • 3.4 Hang articles or sort and inspect for stains or further treatment
4. Finish wet cleaned articles
  • 4.1 Determine drying requirements based on type and nature of article
  • 4.2 Dry articles using selected method, following article care requirements and quality standards
  • 4.3 Direct articles to correct area for further finishing or dispatch
  • 4.4 Complete records to meet workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX21 MSTDC2005 Operate wet cleaning machines Unit of competency