- SIRXCLM001A - Organise and maintain work areas
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SIRXCLM001A
Organise and maintain work areas
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit requires the team member to demonstrate and apply knowledge of workplace policies, legislative requirements and manufacturer instructions in order to utilise tools, chemicals and equipment for the safe and efficient cleaning, organisation and maintenance of work areas. Frontline service personnel are responsible for this function.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain and organise work areas in a retail environment. It involves applying personal hygiene practices and the organised use of equipment and chemicals to keep the workplace tidy, clean and safe.
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Prerequisites
Nil
Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: consistently applies housekeeping duties to work area, point-of-sale terminals, walkways, fixtures and display areas consistently applies safe working practices in the operation and maintenance of a range of cleaning and housekeeping equipment according to: store policy and procedures OHS legislation and codes of practice industry codes of practice manufacturer instructions and design specifications applies store housekeeping program for work area and reports faults and problems to relevant person or department reads, interprets and applies manufacturer instructions for cleaning products, tools and equipment completes tasks in set timeframe. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: a real or simulated work environment cleaning and store housekeeping equipment and materials relevant documentation, such as: store policy and procedures manuals on housekeeping, cleaning and OHS manufacturer instructions and operation manuals on cleaning equipment and materials manual handling regulations and industry codes of practice plant and equipment regulations. |
Methods of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: observation of performance in the workplace a role play third-party reports from a supervisor customer feedback answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SIRXCOM001A Communicate in the workplace SIRXIND001A Work effectively in a retail environment SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology. |
Assessing employability skills | Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit: using and maintaining cleaning equipment using and storing chemicals, hazardous substances and flammable materials using electrical and other equipment safely literacy and numeracy skills in reading and understanding manufacturer instructions reading and understanding warning labels and instructions for the use of chemicals and hazardous substances. |
The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit: store policy and procedures in regard to: housekeeping use and maintenance of store cleaning equipment personal hygiene waste disposal and environmental protection reporting problems and faults relevant OHS regulations relevant labels to identify chemicals and hazardous substances, HAZCHEM labels manufacturer instructions for use of cleaning materials or hazardous substances manufacturer instructions for use of cleaning equipment relevant legislation and statutory requirements relevant industry codes of practice. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. | |
Work areas may include: | counters benches sinks storage areas point-of-sale terminals point-of-sale areas preparation areas walkways and aisles displays fixtures and working surfaces. |
Store policy and procedures may relate to: | housekeeping practices personal hygiene maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment use and storage of cleaning chemicals job descriptions and responsibilities OHS interaction with: customers other team members supervision and management. |
Handling and cleaning routines may vary according to: | stock characteristics industry codes of practice. |
Customers may include: | new or repeat contacts internal and external contacts customers with routine or special requests people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities. |
Staff may be: | management other staff members full-time, part-time, contract or casual staff from within or outside own work team from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. |
Legislative requirements may include: | federal, state and local health and hygiene waste removal environmental protection transport, storage and handling of goods hazardous substances and dangerous goods labelling of workplace substances OHS use of protective clothing and equipment. |
Reporting may be conducted: | face to face by email by phone by fax. |
Relevant personnel may include: | manager area supervisor team leader colleagues. |
Unsafe areas may include: | spills sharp edges loose wiring customer and public areas staff-only areas. |
Tools and equipment may relate to: | point of sale cleaning display and promotion food preparation storage. |
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Maintain work areas in a safe, uncluttered and organised manner according to store policy and procedures. | |||
Carry out all routines safely, effectively and efficiently with minimum inconvenience to customers and staff according to store policy. | |||
Apply store policy and procedures for tidying work areas and placing items in designated areas. | |||
Apply store policy and procedures for personal hygiene. | |||
Apply store policy and procedures for cleaning of work area. | |||
Remove and dispose of waste promptly according to store policy and legislative requirements. | |||
Report spills, food, waste, or other potential hazards to relevant personnel and remove from floors according to store policy and legislative requirements. | |||
Promptly display signage in regard to unsafe areas. | |||
Maintain equipment and consumable materials and store correctly after use. | |||
Use and clean tools and equipment (including guards) according to manufacturer instructions and legislative requirements. |
Forms
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