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Control conditioning and safe drying processes

Control conditioning and safe drying processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA3006
State Code
OBL56
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for controlling the conditioning and safe drying of products in preparation for the finishing process in accordance with laundry procedures and 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 conditioning and drying process
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Identify safe work requirements and potential hazards associated with operating conditioning and drying equipment, including heat, spontaneous combustion and manual handling
  • 1.3 Interpret and follow production schedule and workload priorities
  • 1.4 Clean dryer filters in accordance with schedule
  • 1.5 Conduct equipment start-up checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Access operator manuals to check operational details for specific loads
2. Operate dryer
  • 2.1 Classify and sort items according to conditioning and drying requirements
  • 2.2 Check drying program settings match job requirements for product type, size of load and conditioning required for finishing
  • 2.3 Start machine following operator instructions
  • 2.4 Load and unload dryers using safe manual handling techniques or by correctly operating loading and unloading equipment
  • 2.5 Operate and monitor dryer in accordance with operating instructions and follow product cool down procedures
  • 2.6 Identify and rectify dryer operating faults
3. Monitor and finalise finishing
  • 3.1 Inspect finished items against quality standards including conditioning requirements
  • 3.2 Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing
  • 3.3 Complete shutdown maintenance according to operating procedure
  • 3.4 Meet all housekeeping requirements and complete accurate workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV44 MSTLA2006 Perform conditioning and drying processes Unit of competency