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

MSTLA2002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate washing machines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTLA2002 - Operate washing machines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to load products into washing machines, operate machines and clean products according to specifications and quality requirements.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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 washing machines, 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Laundry operations
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: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare for wash
  • Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities
  • Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements
  • Prepare laundry chemicals for use
  • Identify and follow washing sequences for a given process or product
  • Undertake safety procedures, including the use of PPE when handling soiled product
  • Access operator manuals as required
       
Element: Operate automatic washing extractor
  • Load automatic washing machine with correct weight according to workplace procedures
  • Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements
  • Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies
  • Unload washing machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required
       
Element: Operate manual washing extractor
  • Load manual washing extractor with correct weight according to workplace procedures
  • Dose and apply laundry chemicals according to load requirements
  • Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions
  • Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies
  • Unload washing using appropriate manual handling techniques, where required
       
Element: Complete wash
  • Transfer washing to next operation
  • Clean up spills and conduct housekeeping to maintain work area standards
  • Complete standardised documentation
       


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.

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

2

Prepare for wash

2.1

Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities

2.2

Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements

2.3

Prepare laundry chemicals for use

2.4

Identify and follow washing sequences for a given process or product

2.5

Undertake safety procedures, including the use of PPE when handling soiled product

2.6

Access operator manuals as required

3

Operate automatic washing extractor

3.1

Load automatic washing machine with correct weight according to workplace procedures

3.2

Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements

3.3

Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.4

Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies

3.5

Unload washing machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required

4

Operate manual washing extractor

4.1

Load manual washing extractor with correct weight according to workplace procedures

4.2

Dose and apply laundry chemicals according to load requirements

4.3

Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions

4.4

Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies

4.5

Unload washing using appropriate manual handling techniques, where required

5

Complete wash

5.1

Transfer washing to next operation

5.2

Clean up spills and conduct housekeeping to maintain work area standards

5.3

Complete standardised documentation

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

interpreting production schedules and work load priorities

interpreting and applying washing specifications

calculating correct chemical dosage

using washing machines safely and efficiently on at least two (2) occasions

using and handling chemicals safely

applying workplace procedures

receiving and transferring information

maintaining documentation.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

manual and automatic machine operation and program selection

characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems

safe handling of laundry chemicals

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

workplace procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

procedures for clean-up of spills

quality practices

practices for recording and reporting.

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.

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

2

Prepare for wash

2.1

Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities

2.2

Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements

2.3

Prepare laundry chemicals for use

2.4

Identify and follow washing sequences for a given process or product

2.5

Undertake safety procedures, including the use of PPE when handling soiled product

2.6

Access operator manuals as required

3

Operate automatic washing extractor

3.1

Load automatic washing machine with correct weight according to workplace procedures

3.2

Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements

3.3

Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions

3.4

Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies

3.5

Unload washing machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required

4

Operate manual washing extractor

4.1

Load manual washing extractor with correct weight according to workplace procedures

4.2

Dose and apply laundry chemicals according to load requirements

4.3

Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions

4.4

Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies

4.5

Unload washing using appropriate manual handling techniques, where required

5

Complete wash

5.1

Transfer washing to next operation

5.2

Clean up spills and conduct housekeeping to maintain work area standards

5.3

Complete standardised documentation

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

Washing requirements include one or more of the following:

chemical types and dosage

temperature settings

water levels

washing extractor program settings

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify and follow production schedule and work load priorities 
Confirm washing machine loads and washing requirements 
Prepare laundry chemicals for use 
Identify and follow washing sequences for a given process or product 
Undertake safety procedures, including the use of PPE when handling soiled product 
Access operator manuals as required 
Load automatic washing machine with correct weight according to workplace procedures 
Dose and apply laundry chemicals, and select program according to load requirements 
Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions 
Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies 
Unload washing machine using correct manual handling techniques, where required 
Load manual washing extractor with correct weight according to workplace procedures 
Dose and apply laundry chemicals according to load requirements 
Operate washing machine in accordance with operating instructions 
Monitor washing machine operation and identify and report any inconsistencies 
Unload washing using appropriate manual handling techniques, where required 
Transfer washing to next operation 
Clean up spills and conduct housekeeping to maintain work area standards 
Complete standardised documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTLA2002 - Operate washing machines
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MSTLA2002 - Operate washing machines

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