Operate washing machines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSTLA2002, 'Operate washing machines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate washing machines' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSTLA2002 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MST20416 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
  • MST30616 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations