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 clean wet area. | 1.1. | Wet areas to be cleaned are assessed, soiltypes are identified by observation, and areas requiring special treatment, including graffiti, are identified and reported according to company requirements. |
1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Operation and condition of fixtures and fittings are checked and pre-existing damage at work site is reported according to company requirements. |
| 1.4. | Cleaning chemicals and techniques for wet areas are selected according to company requirements. |
| | 1.5. | Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| | 1.6. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety and company requirements. |
2. | Clean work site. | 2.1. | Loose soil is removed before commencing surface cleaning according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 2.2. | Fixtures, fittings and surfaces are cleaned using equipment, chemicals and cleaning techniques according to company requirements. |
| 2.3. | Remaining heavy soil, graffiti and stained surfaces are treated or reported for follow-up action according to company requirements. |
| 2.4. | Soiled items are despatched for laundering according to company requirements. |
3. | Replenish consumables and tidy work site. | 3.1. | Consumables are replenished according to client requests and company requirements. |
| 3.2. | Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.3. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
4. | Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. | 4.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 4.2. | Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and 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 clean three of the following wet areas, and their fixtures and fittings:
bathroom
change rooms
laundry
shower facilities
toilet.
During the above work, the person must select and use three of the following cleaning techniques:
buffing
cobwebbing
dusting
hosing
mopping
polishing
pre-spraying
scrubbing
spot cleaning
sweeping
wet wiping.
During the above work, the person must also:
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing task
identify fittings, surfaces and soil types found in wet areas
select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for the task
use safe and efficient cleaning methods
correctly and safely handle waste, including contaminated materials
replenish three of the following consumables in each wet area:
air fresheners
bin liners
cloth towels and tea towels
deodorant blocks
hand towels, such as cloth, rolls and sheets
liquid and bar soap
personal toiletries
toilet paper.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
range, application and limitation of cleaning chemicals and equipment available for wet areas
cleaning chemicals and methods suitable for wet area surfaces, including:
ceramics and porcelain
chrome
concrete
glass
laminate
metal
paint
plastic
stainless steel
stone
terracotta
vinyl
environmental requirements relating to cleaning wet areas, including:
clean-up, containment and isolation procedures
emergency chemical spill control measures
environmental protection agency requirements relating to using and disposing of cleaning chemicals
hazardous materials handling
use of low water-use equipment and other water-efficient cleaning methods to clean wet areas
processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:
chemicals past their expiry date
contaminated waste
obsolete equipment
used cleaning cloths
used containers
used or contaminated PPE
used or unused chemicals
routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as listed in the range of conditions
personal protective equipment (PPE) as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions
consumables as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
equipment operating manuals
product labels
safety data sheets (SDS)
physical conditions:
suitable work site or venue with wet areas as listed in the performance evidence
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.