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. | Identify work area requirements. | 1.1. | Work area and job requirements are identified and need for access equipment is confirmed according to work instructions. |
| 1.2. | Method of accessing work area is identified according to safe work method statement (SWMS). |
| 1.3. | Access equipment is selected, set up and inspected for defects, and issues are reported and rectified before commencing cleaning tasks. |
| 1.4. | Safe work methods for moving cleaning equipment and chemicals are identified to minimise risks. |
| | 1.5. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to the work task, manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.6. | Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency for completing cleaning requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Drop sheets are placed on floor, furniture and equipment as required and according to client and site requirements. |
2. | Access area to be cleaned. | 2.1. | Fallprotection system where required is correctly fitted, adjusted and anchored. |
| | 2.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| | 2.3. | Access equipment is inspected for defects, and issues are reported and rectified within scope of own responsibilities according to health and safety requirements. |
| | 2.4. | Cleaning equipment and chemicals are positioned to eliminate risk of items falling. |
3. | Conduct cleaning tasks. | 3.1. | Cleaning is conducted following approved procedures and SWMS. |
| 3.2. | Communication with team members and other site personnel is maintained as required to progress cleaning tasks within agreed timelines. |
| 3.3. | Fall protection system is kept in place and adjusted to cater for movement during cleaning process. |
| 3.4. | Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during cleaning process. |
| | 3.5. | Work area is exited following SWMS and supervisor-approved methods for moving self, cleaning equipment and chemicals to ground level. |
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:
identify, assess and manage risks while completing three different cleaning tasks at a height above two metres from the ground or from a solid floor construction, with one of the cleaning tasks requiring the use of a fall protection system
transport cleaning equipment and chemicals to the above work areas
complete the above cleaning tasks using the transported cleaning equipment and chemicals
return the cleaning equipment and chemicals to ground level at job completion.
In doing the above work, the person must:
locate, interpret and apply cleaning task information, standards and specifications
select, prepare and use required access and fall protection system and work methods
safely and effectively use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to cleaning at heights, including:
Australian standards and codes of practice for the safe use of ladders
work health and safety legislation when cleaning at heights
preparation and safe use of access equipment when cleaning, including:
bosun chairs
building maintenance units
extension poles
industrial rope access
ladders, including extension ladders
scaffolding
water-fed extension brooms
processes for identifying and reporting faults in access equipment and fall protection systems.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
access equipment required for site
cleaning equipment required for task
fall protection systems required for site
signs and barricades required for task
materials:
cleaning products required for task
specifications:
safe work method statement (SWMS)
physical conditions:
suitable venue with cleaning required at least two metres above ground or a solid floor construction
suitable weather conditions if task performed outdoors
contingencies:
faults in access equipment
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.