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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to perform linen rewash
  3. Carry out rewash procedure
  4. Complete rewash

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

PPE

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Laundry machines include one or more of the following:

microprocessor or computer controlled

automatic washing extractors

manual washing extractors

continuous batch washers

weighing machines

chemical dosing equipment

Procedures include one or more of the following:

chemical specifications, handling and use

machines manual over-riding technology application

identification of faults

manual handling for loading and unloading machines

safe use of machines

quality control requirements

working in confined spaces

Performance Evidence

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 (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

complying with relevant standards

recognising, identifying and assessing the range of common stains normally encountered

using machines and related equipment, including dispensing and dosing systems according to directions

selecting and determining appropriate rewash requirements for at least two (2) applications

preparing and using chemicals safely

completing linen rewash safely and efficiently, to quality standards, on at least two (2) occasions

monitoring process operation

applying workplace procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

characteristics of stains, their relevant identification procedures and removal techniques

machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures:

manual handling

safe handling of chemicals

preparation of chemical products

preparation of dispensing systems

quality control requirements

characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems

infection control policies and procedures

workplace procedures

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects related to workplace and machine and equipment operation and manual handling, including consumable or hazardous materials

practices for recording and reporting.