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PUADEFCM301B
Operate a mobile field laundry system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to supervise and operate a mobile field laundry system to launder clothing in a field environment.

This unit requires a team to load the system onto transport, site and erect the unit, connect ancillary equipment and utility supplies, conduct initial start-up procedures, operate the system, rectify operating faults, conduct routine maintenance and close the system down for transportation and storage.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team in an operational environment, and to site and operate a laundry system with minimal impact on the environment.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time, in a simulated field environment, to allow the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic scenarios to ensure consistency of performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to mobile field laundry system, complete with accessories and components; suitable vehicle or semi trailer for transportation; field training area; laundry for washing/drying; operator manuals; cleaning materials; camouflage nets and equipment; stationery; tentage; and gas, water and power supply.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

clean the machines and filters

change filters

conduct blow down

connect power and utilities supplies

fit jacks

implement shut down procedures

light gas burners

select and stop cycles

store components

use high lift jacks

Required Knowledge

access requirements (for the unit and utilities)

hard-standing ground requirements

heating systems

loads and temperature requirements for laundry products and wash programs

mode of operation/employment

mode of transportation

pollution considerations

power sources

pressure monitoring requirements

principles of fire prevention

safety requirements

shut down procedures

technical data of the mobile field laundry system

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Field environment may include

Disaster relief

Operational environment

Primitive conditions with little of no infrastructure

Providing humanitarian aid

Ancillary equipment may include

Accessories trolley

Circulating pumps and systems

Drying machines

Gas bottles

Gas burners

Generators

Heating systems

Stave tanks

Water tanks

Waste water bladders

Washing machines

Transportation may include

Air

Rail

Road

Sea

Equipment components may include

Allen screws and keys

Bolts, nuts and studs

Ground plates

Levelling jacks

Twist lock plates

Attachments may include

Accessories trolley

Air struts

Flues

Heater unit

Panels

Support arms

Transit locking bars

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Siting requirements may include

Access to water, power and waste water disposal

An area free of debris/fire hazard

Consideration of the area around the container

Ground that is hard-standing and as level as possible

Noise resonance considerations

Requirement for additional tentage or camouflage

Tentage may include

Braces

Camouflage netting

Support tent tubes

Tarpaulins

Tent poles and spikes

Tents (ends and extensions) 20 x 30 or 14 x 14

Gas supply systems may include

Bottled gas

Gas burners

Hoses

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

Propane

Regulators

Town gas supply

Blow down procedures may include

Bleeding water from hoses

Circulating water (hot or cold)

Isolating and closing valves

Monitoring operation

Opening drains and filters

Reducing water pressure

Releasing entrapped air

Replacing pumps on failure

Accessories may include

Adapter boxes, pins, valves and cables

Basins

Baskets

Bin packs

Brooms

Buckets

Capacitors

Chairs

Clamps

Earth stakes

Electronic controls

First aid kit

Gas cylinders, burners, regulators

Gloves

Hand cleaner

Hoses

Iron and ironing board

Ladders

Laundry soap

Membranes

Mops

Power board

Pumps

Repair kits (cold and hot water)

Rollers

Spades

Tool kits

Torches

V belts

Wrenches

Utilities may include

Electricity

Gas

Water

Maintenance checks may include

Bas burners

Cartridge filters isolation valves

Checks for foreign bodies

Cleaning and care

Condition and security of fittings

Discharge hoses

Lighting (fluorescent tubes)

Rings

Utility supply

Water pressure

Weekly circulation of water through the system

Remedial actions may include

Blow down procedures

Interruption of wash cycles/programs

Checking hoses lay flat

Checks on burners and pilots

Connection checks

Crash shut down

Operating pressure checks

Cleaning may include

Air drying

Cleaning detergent boxes to remove residue

Cleaning filters (for lint and fluff)

Deodorising

Monitoring rush spots

Use of detergents (scouring powders, proprietary stainless steel cleaners)

Use of warm water

Wiping out of machines and drums

Daily procedures may include

Checking connections of hoses

Cleaning after use

Leaving doors ajar for drying

Monitoring burner pilots

Monitoring operating pressures

Resetting utility supplies

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment components are aligned and positioned prior to lifting the container system to prevent damage to the laundry system 
Attachments are fitted correctly in accordance with standard procedures 
All mounting points, locks and nuts are physically checked prior to placing any weight on the high lift jacks, in accordance with standard procedures 
Guides are effectively used to assist the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle under the laundry storage container, in accordance with standard procedures 
Laundry system is sited on ground that is hard standing, level and clear of debris to prevent fire risk, in accordance with standard procedures 
Tentage and associated shelters and containers are located and erected around the laundry system without hindering access or operation 
Gas supply systems are stored in accordance with standard procedures 
Levelling is conducted correctly and at the correct speed to ensure the efficient discharge of waste water and to prevent malfunction, in accordance with standard procedures 
Laundry system is locked into position to ensure additional security to the container 
Water pressure is monitored in accordance with standard procedures 
Blow down procedures are implemented whenever pressure exceeds operating parameters 
Container is opened correctly with equipment components locked into position and monitored, in accordance with standard procedures 
Accessories are removed from the container, kept in close proximity and monitored, in accordance with standard procedures 
Hoses and associated connection components are fitted correctly and laid flat to ensure that waste water does not cause a back-up of water to the machine or pollution to the environment 
Electrical power is not connected until the laundry system is securely earthed in accordance with standard procedures 
Utilities are maintained and checked periodically to ensure efficient operation of the laundry system 
Wash cycles selected are appropriate to the program and temperature for the laundry requirement 
Remedial actions are undertaken during operational failures or faults, in a timely manner, to reduce damage to the equipment 
Cleaning and care of the machine is conducted and is appropriate to the machinery parts 
Daily procedures are conducted to ensure optimum operating efficiency 
Solutions to problems are implemented to enable the unit to remain operational 
Periodic inspections are conducted when the unit is in storage to ensure the unit remains in working condition while in storage 
Utility supplies are refilled (if applicable) after use to maintain operational readiness 
Accessories are drained, disconnected, then dried and folded prior to packaging, transportation and storage, in accordance with operating instructions 

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