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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare equipment for operation | 2.1 | Perform laundry operating procedures for hydro machine start-up and stopping in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements |
| 2.2 | Follow all workplace and safety procedures relating to safe machine operation |
| 2.3 | Access operator manuals, as required |
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3 | Operate hydro extraction machine | 3.1 | Load machines according to type and laundry loading procedures |
| 3.2 | Monitor machines during operation to ensure correct balance is maintained |
| 3.3 | Load and unload machines using appropriate manual handling techniques or by correctly operating ancillary equipment for loading and unloading |
| 3.4 | Identify and report operating faults |
| 3.5 | Complete records |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures and safe work practices
applying relevant standards
using extractors and related equipment on at least two (2) occasions
identifying operational faults
classifying and sorting product
maintaining quality requirements for each stage of the process
receiving and transferring information
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian standards
laundry machines
machine operation and monitoring procedures
level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring
work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials
laundry operating procedures
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in operating hydro extractor, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.