This unit applies to funeral home staff and involves working autonomously or under direction with a low level of responsibility.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare for wash.

1.1

Identify and implement production schedule and work load priorities.

1.2

Determine weight, volume and classification of load.

1.3

Sort linen according to classification of load.

2

Operate washing machine.

2.1

Load washing machine according to weight and classification of load, manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

2.2

Select appropriate wash program according to load and manufacturer instructions.

2.3

Operate and monitor wash program for correct function and take corrective action as required.

2.4

Unload machine according to workplace policies and procedures.

3

Operate dryer.

3.1

Load dryer according to weight and classification of load, manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures.

3.2

Select drying program according to load and manufacturer instructions.

3.3

Operate and monitor drying program for correct function and take corrective action as required.

3.4

Apply product cool down procedures according to manufacturer instructions.

3.5

Unload dryer according to workplace policies and procedures.

4

Store linen.

4.1

Fold and store linen according to workplace procedures.

4.2

Monitor amount and condition of linen according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.3

Report damage and arrange for disposal or repair of linen according to workplace policies and procedures.

4.4

Complete required documentation according to workplace policies and procedures.

Required skills

communication skills, including clear and direct communication to report linen damage

literacy and numeracy skills to calculate weights, interpret manufacturer instructions and complete workplace documentation

manual handling skills

organisational skills to monitor and maintain linen supplies according to workplace needs.

Required knowledge

safe operating procedures for workplace range of washing machines and dryers

infection control procedures and practices

manual handling techniques

workplace reporting systems.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to sort, wash, dry, store and maintain linen supplies for use in funeral workplaces using the correct washing and drying programs for load weight and classification

maintaining multiple types of linen supplies over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in a laundry facility where linen can be sorted, washed, dried, stored and maintained

access to a range of mortuary linen supplies

access to washing machines and dryers.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate sorting, washing, drying, storing and maintaining linen according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions for equipment use

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of safe operation of machinery and fault reporting procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFOHS002A Follow infection and contamination control procedures

SIFOHS003A Follow mortuary OHS procedures.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Classification may include:

type of linen

purpose of linen.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

OHS

infection control procedures and practices

manual handling

reporting equipment faults

reordering or repairing linen supplies.

Corrective action may include:

redistributing load

ceasing operation

reporting faults.

Drying program may include:

cycle

time

temperature.

Documentation may include:

fault reporting

level of linen supplies

wash records

reordering.

Sector

Funeral Services

Mortuary Work and Embalming

This unit contains employability skills.