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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Receive, sort and make up loads or batch items to be laundered 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377692  Receive, sort and make up loads or batch items to be laundered 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Hygiene and Cleaning 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons who work in the laundry environment and who are responsible for receiving laundry items, collected from the customer and sorting soiled items for the cleaning process. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to receive, sort, classify and batch items to be laundered.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Describe the factors that influence the sorting processes.
  • Receive items to be laundering.
  • Prepare items for laundering. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or the equivalent.
  • Unit Standard:
    > ID 377646: Describe the impact of good health, safety and security practices in a laundry environment, Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the factors that influence the laundry sorting processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The factors that influence the sorting process are listed in terms of their impact on laundering. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The care labels and symbols on laundry items are explained in terms of precautions or procedures required during the laundry process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The types of fibres and fabrics are described in terms of their reaction to the laundry process and suitability for laundering and or dry cleaning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The types of stains and soiling are described in terms of the cleaning method, contamination risks and action to be taken in dealing with them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The types of trims and accessories are described in terms of action to be taken during the laundering and or dry cleaning process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Receive items to be laundered. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Receiving may include but not limited to items brought to the laundry by the customer, and items, batches of items, collected from the customer's premises for transfer to the laundry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Soiled items to be laundered are received from relevant parties for cleaning in accordance with worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Received items, condition of the items, customer's details and requirements are recorded using the correct documentation, and according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Received items are recorded according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Items that cannot go through the wash process are re-routed according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Customers are advised of factors that will affect the cleaning outcome and process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Additional laundry-related services are offered to customers in accordance with worksite procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Laundry related services may include but not limited to mending and alterations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare items for laundering. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Range statement includes sorting and batching. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with the worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Contaminated textiles and clothing are handled in terms of good health and safety practice in the laundry environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Items requiring pre-wash stain removal or other specialized treatment are batched according to worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Loads are made up and batched taking type of fabric, cleaning process, machine capacity and priorities into account and in accordance with the worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Implications of incorrect batching items are explained in terms of the effect on the item, the effect on other items, machinery, operational costs, lost production and customer satisfaction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Laundry items are protected from hazards, damage and theft. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made regarding the receiving, sorting and making up loads for laundering. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and as a member of the team in the laundry environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively when receiving, sorting and making up loads or batching laundry items. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information when organising items received, sorted and batched for laundering. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when:
  • Receiving items to be laundered.
  • Advising customers of the factors that affect the cleaning outcome and process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when implementing quality assurance system. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Definition of terms within this unit standard:
  • Batch/Classify/classification refers to the grouping together of items of similar fibre content, type, degree and type of soiling according to company procedures and requirements.
  • Dry-cleaning refers to the removal of soiling, staining and other undesirable substances from a textile via the use of a solvent and detergent.
  • Garments refers to any textile item that is normally used as apparel or clothing.
  • Laundering refers to the removal of soiling, staining and other undesirable substances from a textile via the use of water and detergent.
  • Make up loads refers to placing into suitable designated containers the appropriate weight of soiled textiles suitable for processing in the washing/cleaning machinery available.
  • Sort refers to verifying item quantities according to their description and customer documentation and ensuring all items are uniquely marked/identified for each customer.
  • Textiles refers to all fabrics submitted for cleaning to the laundry. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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