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Control laundry finishing operations

Control laundry finishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTLA3005
State Code
OBL57
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 applies to prepare, operate and control laundry finishing equipment and machines, including the use of monitoring and inspection procedures in a commercial laundry so that laundered articles are ready for dispatch. It includes identifying and addressing minor operational problems and faults. 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 finishing work
  • 1.1 Determine job and finishing equipment requirements from work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify safe work requirements and potential hazards associated with operating finishing equipment including working with heat, steam, conveyer belts, rollers and manual handling
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.4 Set up work area in accordance with work health and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Conduct equipment start-up checks and identify functions of equipment processes
2. Operate finishing equipment
  • 2.1 Classify, sort and prepare articles according to finishing and re-work requirements
  • 2.2 Start machine following operator instructions
  • 2.3 Check program settings match job requirements
  • 2.4 Place articles into or on finishing equipment and operate equipment in accordance with workplace requirements for quality and quantity
  • 2.5 Monitor machines and adjust for correct operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications and work health and safety practices
  • 2.6 Identify machine problems or faults and rectify, document and report in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Monitor and finalise finishing
  • 3.1 Inspect finished items against quality standards
  • 3.2 Return articles not meeting quality standards for re-processing
  • 3.3 Identify damaged or torn articles for repair or return in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete shutdown maintenance in accordance with operating procedures
  • 3.5 Meet all housekeeping requirements and complete accurate workplace records
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