Assessor Resource

HLTHSS006
Collect and manage linen stock at user-location

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect soiled linen from user-locations, deliver soiled linen to a designated holding area, distribute clean linen and maintain economic linen stock levels at user-locations.

This unit applies to health or community service roles involving laundry service. At this level workers perform under supervision and generally within a team environment within predetermined guidelines.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Collect and transport soiled linen

1.1 Collect soiled linen according to organisational procedures and work health safety requirements for infection control and personal protective equipment

1.2 Transport soiled linen from user locations to designated holding area using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques

1.3 Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures

1.4 Identify and report hazards to supervisor

1.5 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents

2. Distribute clean linen

2.1 Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe manual handling techniques

2.2 Re-stock linen at user locations to ensure adequate supply

2.3 Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing

3. Maintain optimum linen stock levels

3.1 Count stock and requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels

3.2 Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements

3.3 Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements

3.4 Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies

3.5 Participate in stock takes

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed organisation procedures to:

collect soiled linen from at least 3 user-locations and transport to designated holding location

respond to at least 1 accident relating to handling soiled linen that involved a sharp injury

distribute clean linen to at least 3 user-locations including maintaining stock levels.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

types of linen and individual uses

delivery and collection timetables

organisation policies and procedures relating to linen

relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and requirements of role, including:

manual handling

infection control

sharps handling

personal protective equipment

incident and accident reporting

hazards associated with linen handling, including:

exposure to heat

sharp objects

potentially infectious linen

sharps

foreign objects.

Skills must have been demonstrated in a workplace or a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities equipment and resources, including:

linen stock, user-locations and storage facilities

linen equipment, including trolleys, bags, baskets and bins

personal protective equipment

collection and distribution procedures, including WHS

inventory management procedures and documentation

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Collect and transport soiled linen

1.1 Collect soiled linen according to organisational procedures and work health safety requirements for infection control and personal protective equipment

1.2 Transport soiled linen from user locations to designated holding area using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques

1.3 Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures

1.4 Identify and report hazards to supervisor

1.5 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents

2. Distribute clean linen

2.1 Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe manual handling techniques

2.2 Re-stock linen at user locations to ensure adequate supply

2.3 Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing

3. Maintain optimum linen stock levels

3.1 Count stock and requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels

3.2 Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements

3.3 Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements

3.4 Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies

3.5 Participate in stock takes

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed organisation procedures to:

collect soiled linen from at least 3 user-locations and transport to designated holding location

respond to at least 1 accident relating to handling soiled linen that involved a sharp injury

distribute clean linen to at least 3 user-locations including maintaining stock levels.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

types of linen and individual uses

delivery and collection timetables

organisation policies and procedures relating to linen

relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and requirements of role, including:

manual handling

infection control

sharps handling

personal protective equipment

incident and accident reporting

hazards associated with linen handling, including:

exposure to heat

sharp objects

potentially infectious linen

sharps

foreign objects.

Skills must have been demonstrated in a workplace or a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities equipment and resources, including:

linen stock, user-locations and storage facilities

linen equipment, including trolleys, bags, baskets and bins

personal protective equipment

collection and distribution procedures, including WHS

inventory management procedures and documentation

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Collect soiled linen according to organisational procedures and work health safety requirements for infection control and personal protective equipment 
Transport soiled linen from user locations to designated holding area using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques 
Replace soiled linen bags according to organisation procedures 
Identify and report hazards to supervisor 
Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents 
Transport clean linen to user locations using appropriate equipment and safe manual handling techniques 
Re-stock linen at user locations to ensure adequate supply 
Rotate linen stock and return old stock for reprocessing 
Count stock and requisition linen to meet pre-determined quantity levels 
Maintain storage and security of linen according to organisation requirements 
Maintain linen stock records according to organisation requirements 
Consult with others where necessary about linen supplies 
Participate in stock takes 

Forms

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