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. | 1.1. | Type and condition of external surface are assessed, soil type is identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified. |
| 1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Cleaning techniques are confirmed according to company requirements. |
| 1.4. | Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| | 1.5. | Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared. |
| | 1.6. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Signs and barricades are installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
| | 1.8. | Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
2. | Clean and tidy work site. | 2.1. | Surface area is pre-sprayed with cleaning chemicals if required according to manufacturer specifications. |
| 2.2. | Surface area is cleaned using selected and prepared equipment, chemicals and cleaning techniques to remove visible dirt and grime. |
| 2.3. | Surface area is rinsed and wiped or squeegeed to remove streaks and excess water. |
| 2.4. | Cleaning process is repeated if required for heavy staining. |
| | 2.5. | Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
| | 2.6. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
3. | Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. | 3.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 3.2. | 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 different external surfaces, each measuring at least 10 square metres:
aluminium
brick
ceramic
concrete
marble
metal
polymer resin
rendered surfaces
terrazzo
wood
select and use three of the following cleaning methods to clean the above surfaces:
low-water cleaning methods, such as using microfibre cleaning products
pre-spraying
rinsing
scraping
spot cleaning
squeegeeing.
In doing the above work, the person must:
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task
identify type and characteristics of external surfaces and types of soil
select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for the task
install required safety signs and barricades at the site
correctly and safely handle waste generated or collected during the cleaning process.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
range and application of cleaning chemicals and equipment for external surfaces
cleaning techniques suited to different surface types
environmental requirements relating to cleaning external surfaces, including:
clean-up, containment and isolation procedures
environmental protection agency requirements relating to using and disposing of cleaning chemicals
use of low water-use equipment and other water-efficient cleaning methods
processes for treating and handling waste, including:
chemicals past their expiry date
obsolete equipment
packaging
used containers
used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)
used or unused chemicals
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)
types and characteristics of external surfaces and required cleaning methods.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as listed in the range of conditions
PPE as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
equipment operating manuals
product labels
SDS
physical conditions:
suitable work site or venue with a range of external surfaces 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.