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

Launder guest clothes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7631  Launder guest clothes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-11-03  2011-07-31  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-07-31   2015-07-31  

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 
The learner must be able to provide a guest laundry service while understanding the importance of taking care of guest property and working according to work schedules. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
'Provide an on-premise laundry service'. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
1. State the organisation's control procedures for guest laundry.

2. Stress the importance of laundering and returning guest laundry within the agreed time frames.

3. Stress the importance of adhering to manufacturer's instructions when laundering guest laundry.

4. Stress the financial impact on the organisation of damaging guest laundry.

5. Explain the importance of working in an efficient and organised manner. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed in the workplace or a realistic work environment.
  • This unit can be assessed in isolation but it could also be assessed with the unit standard 'Maintain health, hygiene and a professional appearance'. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by a combination of questioning, observation and product sample.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the operation of laundry equipment.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the sorting and cleaning processes of laundering guest clothes.
  • Product sample the packaging and presentation of guest laundry.
  • Questioning to cover what action should be taken if stains are found on guest laundry. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment: washing machine, dryer, iron, steam press.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrated ability to make decisions about practice and to act accordingly. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    6. Sort items correctly and describe the cleaning process.

    7. Select correct laundry methods in accordance with textile labels, fabric and amount of soilage.

    8. Check items for laundering for stains and use the correct process to remove the stains.

    9. Use the correct cleaning agents and chemicals specific to their function.

    10. Operate the laundry equipment. (Range of laundry equipment: washing machine, dryer, iron, steam press, sorting basket)

    11. Inspect and check items after laundering process to ensure quality cleaning.

    12. State the procedure for reporting any damages to laundered items.

    13. Carry out pressing and finishing processes.

    14. Explain the importance of correct, neat packaging and presentation of guest laundry.

    15. Keep record and billing systems, following correct procedures.

    16. Return finished items to customer or store safely within the required time frames.

    17. Carry out all work as per work schedule in an efficient manner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed in the workplace or a realistic work environment.
  • This unit can be assessed in isolation but it could also be assessed with the unit standard 'Maintain health, hygiene and a professional appearance'. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by a combination of questioning, observation and product sample.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the operation of laundry equipment.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the sorting and cleaning processes of laundering guest clothes.
  • Product sample the packaging and presentation of guest laundry.
  • Questioning to cover what action should be taken if stains are found on guest laundry. 
    		•
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment: washing machine, dryer, iron, steam press.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to adapt performance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    18. Demonstrate how performance would be adapted when providing a laundering service for patients in a Hospital environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed in the workplace or a realistic work environment.
  • This unit can be assessed in isolation but it could also be assessed with the unit standard 'Maintain health, hygiene and a professional appearance'. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
  • This unit can be assessed by a combination of questioning, observation and product sample.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the operation of laundry equipment.
  • Observation supplemented by questioning to cover the sorting and cleaning processes of laundering guest clothes.
  • Product sample the packaging and presentation of guest laundry.
  • Questioning to cover what action should be taken if stains are found on guest laundry. 
    		•
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment: washing machine, dryer, iron, steam press.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar.

    3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA.

    4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge and Critical cross-field outcomes have been included within the specific outcomes category.
    This has been done as it was deemed necessary to ensure holistic assessment occurred.

    The specific outcomes can be applied in a range of contexts.

    Many of the outcomes have been written in such a way that competence must be demonstrated in the context as opposed to in isolation from a context.

    The specific outcomes are comparable to outcomes used internationally.

    We therefore structured outcomes using the format noun + verb + condition (modifying phrase)Specific outcomes have been split into three categoriesa) knowledge and understanding (what the learner must know and understand)b) decision-making and acting (what the learner must do)c) adapting performance ( including reflexive competence)In many instances there are more than six specific outcomes, as the inclusion of critical cross-field outcomes and embedded knowledge has increased the number of specific outcomes.

    If competencies are to be clustered in a meaningful way, then these unit standards cannot be split. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively (Specific Outcome 5,12,15,17) 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

    Recommendations and exemplars for the design of:

    Learning/Curriculum
  • This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to work in an 'on premises' laundry in an accommodation establishment. This unit deals exclusively with laundering guest clothes.
  • Learning should include practical experience working in the laundry.
  • The learner must be able to sort, wash, dry, fold, iron, steam press, mend, charge and package guest clothing.
  • The learner must be able to operate the washing machines, dryer, irons, and steam presses according to the manufacturer's instructions. This would include knowledge of the applicable laundry chemicals, their use in removing stains and the washing process.
  • The learner will need to practice the record keeping and billing procedures for guest laundry.
  • Potential exercise: Learner could work in the laundry for a period of time, just focusing on guest laundry. This should include the cleaning, repair, packaging and billing process. Emphasis should be placed on quality cleaning as well as the importance of returning guest laundry within the agreed time frames.

    Performance systems
  • On going measurements of the learner's ability to meet this standard are recommended.
  • A new employee should be able to achieve this unit within 1 month of being trained. 
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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  14110   National Certificate: Accommodation Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  14123   National Diploma: Accommodation Services  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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