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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine rewash requirements
   • Steps for identifying the stained product are followed in accordance with OHS practices, including use of personal protective equipment
   • Stain is identified and classified into categories
   • Rewash requirements for the identified stain and product type are determined
2. Carry out rewash procedure
   • Preparation for rewash is assessed in accordance with machine operation procedures
   • Chemical products are prepared and used according to supplier and laundry requirements and prewash applied as required
   • Machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace procedures
   • Washing extractor operation is monitored to ensure correct function
   • Operating faults are identified and reported
3. Complete rewash
   • Data is recorded and stored in accordance with industry and workplace procedures
   • Linen is transferred to next operation
   • Work area housekeeping standards are maintained

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of characteristics of stains their relevant identification procedures and removal techniques machine operation program selection and monitoring procedures characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems infection control policies and procedures quality practices safety and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling including consumable or hazardous materials workplace practices OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to recognise identify and assess the range of common stains normally encountered use machines and related equipment including dispensing and dosing systems prepare and monitor chemicals safely interpret material safety data sheets MSDS identify and tag out faulty machinery maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process document assess and transfer information read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material maintain accurate records communicate within the workplace sequence operations meet specifications clarify and check taskrelated information carry out work according to OHS practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Demonstrates skills and knowledge to follow steps for correct stain identification select and determine appropriate rewash requirements for a range of applications prepare and use chemicals complete linen rewash safely and efficiently to quality standards monitor process operation
Consistency in performance	Consistently applies skills and knowledge when organising work completing tasks identifying improvements using workplace practices using OHS practices recording and reporting accidents and incidents assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Resource implications	Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices
Context for assessment	Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment
Interdependent assessment	This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

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Range Statement

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, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements	All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Machine may include:	Microprocessor or computer controlled and can relate to various types of laundry equipment including: automatic washing extractors manual washing extractors continuous batch washers weighing machines chemical dosing equipment
OHS practices		OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include: manual handling techniques standard operating procedures personal protective equipment safe materials handling taking of rest breaks ergonomic arrangement of workplaces following marked walkways safe storage of equipment housekeeping reporting accidents and incidents other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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