Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

8.2
• How to plan work, making the best use of resources available.
• How to brief colleagues clearly.
• Why it is important to identify any possible problems at the planning stage and why you
should report these to your supervisor.
• The specified feeding rate for loading items.
• The drying and finishing specification.
• How to make the best use of resources available.
Skills and techniques
After working your way through the Unit, you should have developed the following skills
and techniques:
• start up and close down machines
• check loads and redirect unsuitable items
• adjust and operate machines
• load, dry, iron and fold items
• identify and deal with unsatisfactory items
• identify common faults in machines or in the finish of items
• store items and direct them for packing and dispatch
• check belts, feedbands, tapes, and wax the beds as required
Regulations, rules and guidelines
You should read and get to know the following regulations, rules and guidelines:
• The organisation’s rules, codes, guidelines and standards.
• Equipment operating procedures.
• Machine and equipment capabilities.
• Relevant responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSSH).
• Manufacturers’ instructions.
• Other legislation as necessary.
Workplace skills
You should be able to:
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Comply with written instructions.
• Complete forms, reports and other documentation.
• Keep accurate records.
GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2