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

MSTLA2003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control washing extractor operation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTLA2003 - Control washing extractor operation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements for wash loads, control and monitor washing machine operation, and processing the product.The unit of competency applies to controlling washing machine operation and involves chemical dispensing and monitoring procedures to required specifications.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 controlling washing extractor operations, 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 to control washing extractor operation
  • Identify laundry operating procedures, production schedule and work load priorities
  • Determine washing extractor loads by counting, weight, volume or classification
  • Operate weighing machines and determine size of load by reading indicator scales
  • Select washing sequences for a given process or product
  • Select chemical dispensing for chemical dosing system, where relevant
  • Determine washing requirements for specific loads
  • Access operator manuals, as required, and identify workplace procedures
       
Element: Monitor washing
  • Monitor washing machine operation for correct water, temperature and chemical levels
  • Monitor chemicals and dosing system for correct operation
  • Monitor program operation to ensure correct function
  • Report washing extractor operational faults
  • Complete required documentation
       
Element: Finalise product and check procedures
  • Classify product and sort according to finishing requirements
  • Direct product to correct area for finishing
  • Review and check all procedures
  • Check work area for maintenance to housekeeping standards
       


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 to control washing extractor operation

2.1

Identify laundry operating procedures, production schedule and work load priorities

2.2

Determine washing extractor loads by counting, weight, volume or classification

2.3

Operate weighing machines and determine size of load by reading indicator scales

2.4

Select washing sequences for a given process or product

2.5

Select chemical dispensing for chemical dosing system, where relevant

2.6

Determine washing requirements for specific loads

2.7

Access operator manuals, as required, and identify workplace procedures

3

Monitor washing

3.1

Monitor washing machine operation for correct water, temperature and chemical levels

3.2

Monitor chemicals and dosing system for correct operation

3.3

Monitor program operation to ensure correct function

3.4

Report washing extractor operational faults

3.5

Complete required documentation

4

Finalise product and check procedures

4.1

Classify product and sort according to finishing requirements

4.2

Direct product to correct area for finishing

4.3

Review and check all procedures

4.4

Check work area for maintenance to housekeeping standards

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

selecting and preparing chemicals

determining wash load requirements and extractor settings to suit load characteristics

controlling and monitoring process operation on at least two (2) occasions

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

using protective equipment

classifying and sorting product

maintaining accurate records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

workplace procedures and policies

machine operation, program selection and monitoring procedures:

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

level of operator responsibility for equipment maintenance and monitoring

characteristics and hazards of chemicals and dispensing systems

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

safety data sheets (SDS)

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 to control washing extractor operation

2.1

Identify laundry operating procedures, production schedule and work load priorities

2.2

Determine washing extractor loads by counting, weight, volume or classification

2.3

Operate weighing machines and determine size of load by reading indicator scales

2.4

Select washing sequences for a given process or product

2.5

Select chemical dispensing for chemical dosing system, where relevant

2.6

Determine washing requirements for specific loads

2.7

Access operator manuals, as required, and identify workplace procedures

3

Monitor washing

3.1

Monitor washing machine operation for correct water, temperature and chemical levels

3.2

Monitor chemicals and dosing system for correct operation

3.3

Monitor program operation to ensure correct function

3.4

Report washing extractor operational faults

3.5

Complete required documentation

4

Finalise product and check procedures

4.1

Classify product and sort according to finishing requirements

4.2

Direct product to correct area for finishing

4.3

Review and check all procedures

4.4

Check work area for maintenance to housekeeping standards

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 procedures

Australian Standards include:

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

Washing requirements include the following:

chemical dosage or formula settings

washing extractor program settings

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

Required documentation includes one or more of the following:

information on wash load, program settings and chemical dosage

completion of standardised forms

information on wash efficiencies, such as wash times

faults or inconsistencies

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 laundry operating procedures, production schedule and work load priorities 
Determine washing extractor loads by counting, weight, volume or classification 
Operate weighing machines and determine size of load by reading indicator scales 
Select washing sequences for a given process or product 
Select chemical dispensing for chemical dosing system, where relevant 
Determine washing requirements for specific loads 
Access operator manuals, as required, and identify workplace procedures 
Monitor washing machine operation for correct water, temperature and chemical levels 
Monitor chemicals and dosing system for correct operation 
Monitor program operation to ensure correct function 
Report washing extractor operational faults 
Complete required documentation 
Classify product and sort according to finishing requirements 
Direct product to correct area for finishing 
Review and check all procedures 
Check work area for maintenance to housekeeping standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTLA2003 - Control washing extractor operation
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