Assessor Resource

CPPCLO3003
Clean using safe work practices

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake cleaning tasks safely and according to company health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements. The unit covers assessing the work environment for hazards and ensuring risks are controlled; checking and maintaining equipment and materials, including storing and handling hazardous chemicals; safely handling equipment; and following required processes in the event of a health and safety incident in the workplace.

The unit supports cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to work.

1.1.

Work instructions, including client and environmental requirements, are obtained, confirmed, and applied to planning.

1.2.

Work site and nature of cleaning task are assessed for hazards, and risks are controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.3.

Cleaning tasks to be conducted at heights are identified and required access equipment is identified, obtained and prepared.

1.4.

Cleaning equipment, including required personalprotective equipment (PPE), is selected according to job requirements and checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work.

1.5.

Cleaning products to be used are selected, diluted, and dispensed or prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and company and health and safety requirements.

1.6.

Pre-existing damage to cleaning site is identified and reported according to client and company requirements.

1.7.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to cleaning task and work site.

2.

Apply safe work practices to cleaning tasks.

2.1.

Cleaning products and equipment are brought into position with cleaning trolley or other suitable form of transport, using safe work practices.

2.2

Techniques to prevent trips, falls, and repetitive sprains and strains are identified and implemented.

2.3.

Cleaning tasks conducted at heights are undertaken using access equipment prepared and placed for the task.

2.4.

Cleaning tasks undertaken in enclosed spaces are conducted using safe work practices that prevent chemical exposure.

2.5.

Cleaning tasks undertaken while working in the vicinity of building occupants are conducted using safe work practices.

3.

Participate in workplace health and safety initiatives.

3.1.

Health and safety training and coaching programs are undertaken as required.

3.2.

Incidents or accidents are reported and recorded according to company requirements.

3.3.

Suggestions to improve workplace health and safety conditions are submitted to required personnel.

3.4.

Workplace health and safety initiatives are implemented as required and in line with own role and responsibilities.

4.

Finalise cleaning tasks.

4.1.

Soil and waste collected from site are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

4.2.

Equipment, including PPE and chemical products, are returned to cleaning storage area and stored according to legislative requirements.

4.3.

Quantity and condition of PPE are assessed and need for replacements is reported according to company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also safely perform three different cleaning tasks in a commercial or residential cleaning site, in which each task must involve:

transporting equipment and cleaning products to the area to be cleaned

completing cleaning tasks according to client and company requirements using cleaning equipment and products selected and prepared according to job requirements

returning equipment and materials to cleaning storage area.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task

use safe and efficient cleaning methods

correctly and safely handle waste, including contaminated materials.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

company policies and procedures for applying work health and safety (WHS) practices while cleaning, including:

assessing and reporting hazards in the workplace

incident reporting

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the cleaning task

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe methods for diluting chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

key requirements of legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to cleaning safely at heights

processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:

chemicals past their expiry date

obsolete equipment

packaging

used containers

used or contaminated PPE

used or unused chemicals.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

access equipment

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

cleaning products required for the task

specifications:

company policies and procedures for applying WHS practices

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

safety instructions

physical conditions:

commercial or residential work sites

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to work.

1.1.

Work instructions, including client and environmental requirements, are obtained, confirmed, and applied to planning.

1.2.

Work site and nature of cleaning task are assessed for hazards, and risks are controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.3.

Cleaning tasks to be conducted at heights are identified and required access equipment is identified, obtained and prepared.

1.4.

Cleaning equipment, including required personalprotective equipment (PPE), is selected according to job requirements and checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work.

1.5.

Cleaning products to be used are selected, diluted, and dispensed or prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and company and health and safety requirements.

1.6.

Pre-existing damage to cleaning site is identified and reported according to client and company requirements.

1.7.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to cleaning task and work site.

2.

Apply safe work practices to cleaning tasks.

2.1.

Cleaning products and equipment are brought into position with cleaning trolley or other suitable form of transport, using safe work practices.

2.2

Techniques to prevent trips, falls, and repetitive sprains and strains are identified and implemented.

2.3.

Cleaning tasks conducted at heights are undertaken using access equipment prepared and placed for the task.

2.4.

Cleaning tasks undertaken in enclosed spaces are conducted using safe work practices that prevent chemical exposure.

2.5.

Cleaning tasks undertaken while working in the vicinity of building occupants are conducted using safe work practices.

3.

Participate in workplace health and safety initiatives.

3.1.

Health and safety training and coaching programs are undertaken as required.

3.2.

Incidents or accidents are reported and recorded according to company requirements.

3.3.

Suggestions to improve workplace health and safety conditions are submitted to required personnel.

3.4.

Workplace health and safety initiatives are implemented as required and in line with own role and responsibilities.

4.

Finalise cleaning tasks.

4.1.

Soil and waste collected from site are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

4.2.

Equipment, including PPE and chemical products, are returned to cleaning storage area and stored according to legislative requirements.

4.3.

Quantity and condition of PPE are assessed and need for replacements is reported according to company requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Hazards that must be assessed include:

biological and environmental contaminants

chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation

chemical reactivity

dust and fibre particulates

electrical

environmental allergens

explosions

fatigue

fire

ground stability for access equipment

manual handling

noise

poor ventilation

slips, trips and falls

syringes and sharps

working in confined spaces.

Health and safety requirements must include:

access to communication devices when working alone

compliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines

electrical equipment test and tag compliance

emergency response procedures

environmental controls

hazard signs and barricades

health and safety induction and refresher training

manual handling techniques

processes for safely dispensing chemicals

risk assessment procedures, including:

hazardous chemicals register

hierarchy of control

job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations

safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations

incident reporting

SDS

selection and use of required PPE

storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications

use of first aid according to SDS information.

Access equipment must include at least one of the following:

elevated work platform

ladder

scaffolding

stepladder.

Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following:

eye protection

gloves

masks

safety shoes.

Signs and barricades must include at least one of the following:

physical barriers and restraints erected to restrict access to site

signs complying with legislative requirements and Australian standards warning of danger or adverse conditions, including:

cleaning in progress

hazardous chemicals in use or present in work area.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also safely perform three different cleaning tasks in a commercial or residential cleaning site, in which each task must involve:

transporting equipment and cleaning products to the area to be cleaned

completing cleaning tasks according to client and company requirements using cleaning equipment and products selected and prepared according to job requirements

returning equipment and materials to cleaning storage area.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task

use safe and efficient cleaning methods

correctly and safely handle waste, including contaminated materials.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

company policies and procedures for applying work health and safety (WHS) practices while cleaning, including:

assessing and reporting hazards in the workplace

incident reporting

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the cleaning task

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe methods for diluting chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

key requirements of legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to cleaning safely at heights

processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:

chemicals past their expiry date

obsolete equipment

packaging

used containers

used or contaminated PPE

used or unused chemicals.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

access equipment

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

cleaning products required for the task

specifications:

company policies and procedures for applying WHS practices

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

safety instructions

physical conditions:

commercial or residential work sites

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions, including client and environmental requirements, are obtained, confirmed, and applied to planning. 
Work site and nature of cleaning task are assessed for hazards, and risks are controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. 
Cleaning tasks to be conducted at heights are identified and required access equipment is identified, obtained and prepared. 
Cleaning equipment, including required personalprotective equipment (PPE), is selected according to job requirements and checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work. 
Cleaning products to be used are selected, diluted, and dispensed or prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and company and health and safety requirements. 
Pre-existing damage to cleaning site is identified and reported according to client and company requirements. 
Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to cleaning task and work site. 
Cleaning products and equipment are brought into position with cleaning trolley or other suitable form of transport, using safe work practices. 
Techniques to prevent trips, falls, and repetitive sprains and strains are identified and implemented. 
Cleaning tasks conducted at heights are undertaken using access equipment prepared and placed for the task. 
Cleaning tasks undertaken in enclosed spaces are conducted using safe work practices that prevent chemical exposure. 
Cleaning tasks undertaken while working in the vicinity of building occupants are conducted using safe work practices. 
Health and safety training and coaching programs are undertaken as required. 
Incidents or accidents are reported and recorded according to company requirements. 
Suggestions to improve workplace health and safety conditions are submitted to required personnel. 
Workplace health and safety initiatives are implemented as required and in line with own role and responsibilities. 
Soil and waste collected from site are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. 
Equipment, including PPE and chemical products, are returned to cleaning storage area and stored according to legislative requirements. 
Quantity and condition of PPE are assessed and need for replacements is reported according to company requirements. 

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