Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTDC2007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Receive and sort articles for cleaning

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMTDC2007A - Receive and sort articles for cleaning
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to receive and sort articles such as garments and linen for recording and classification before cleaning.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to receiving and sorting articles for cleaning and involves the responsibility of ensuring that no foreign object or contaminant is included. Articles may be received and sorted for dry cleaning or laundry purposes and may include garments, linen or other fabric products.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recyclingThis unit requires the application of communication skills to follow instructions and labels when performing receiving and sorting processes. This unit also requires problem solving skills to classify and prepare articles for cleaning.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Receive articles
  • Articles are received, recorded and identified according to industry procedures
  • Any existing damage, missing components or other related detail is recorded
  • Product handling procedures and instructions are interpreted and applied
       
Element: Classify soiled articles
  • Articles to be processed are identified from manufacturer labels and care labelling or workplace testing procedures
  • Articles are classified as to colour, fragile and fabric type
  • Knowledge of classifying processes are applied to perform required tasks
       
Element: Remove foreign objects and return lost property
  • Procedures for the identification, removal and disposal of foreign objects and lost property from the products are correctly followed
  • All safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with OHS practices
       
Element: Carry out preparation procedures
  • Preparation procedures for the correct handling of articles are applied
  • Any special requirements are noted and taken into account during the preparation
  • Machinery and equipment used to prepare articles, including special requirements, are operated correctly
       


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.

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

maintain accurate records for articles received

identify correct classification types for articles

ensure foreign objects or lost property is removed from articles

prepare articles for dry cleaning or laundering

identify correct classification types for articles

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

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace or store policies and procedures

range of processes available

care and maintenance procedures for articles

customer service and cash handling procedures

environmental aspects of related to workplace operation and manual handling

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

infection control procedures

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to:

interpret care instructions from labels

identify reasons for classification

remove and handle foreign objects

recognise colours, fabric types, and fragility of fabrics

use related equipment

interpret and apply established procedures

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 task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

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.

Articles may include:

clothing, garments or fabric accessories

kitchen linen

hospitality linen

other fabric products

Industry procedures may include

receiving and sorting as per requirements in AS 4146

handling procedures for hospital linen, heavily soiled or contaminated industrial items and other item requiring special care

Product handling procedures may include:

handling of foreign objects

dealing with lost property

manual handling of garments

interaction with customers

processing of payments

handling of damaged and missing components

safety procedures, including the use of protective clothing

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

Machines and equipment may include

towel unwinding machines

tying machines

marking equipment

overhead rail and bagging systems

conveyor systems

automatic bin counting systems

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
Articles are received, recorded and identified according to industry procedures 
Any existing damage, missing components or other related detail is recorded 
Product handling procedures and instructions are interpreted and applied 
Articles to be processed are identified from manufacturer labels and care labelling or workplace testing procedures 
Articles are classified as to colour, fragile and fabric type 
Knowledge of classifying processes are applied to perform required tasks 
Procedures for the identification, removal and disposal of foreign objects and lost property from the products are correctly followed 
All safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with OHS practices 
Preparation procedures for the correct handling of articles are applied 
Any special requirements are noted and taken into account during the preparation 
Machinery and equipment used to prepare articles, including special requirements, are operated correctly 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

LMTDC2007A - Receive and sort articles for cleaning
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Assessment Record Sheet

LMTDC2007A - Receive and sort articles for cleaning

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