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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess area to be cleaned.

Required Skills

Required skills

customer service skills to

establish rapport with clients

gain clients trust

identify client expectations

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of backgrounds

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

perform mathematical calculations required for

diluting and mixing chemicals as specified on product labels

measuring area

read and interpret directions and safety instructions including

chemical labels

equipment manuals

material safety data sheets MSDS

request advice or further information

seek and receive feedback

source organise and record information

observation skills to

identify soil and stains

identify surface types to determine cleaning method

organisational skills to plan and organise work

problemsolving skills to manage contingencies

skills to work safely when

handling and disposing of chemicals

handling and disposing of contaminated and toxic waste

identifying hazards and controlling risks

manual handling

using equipment for

cleaning glass

damp wiping

hosing

mopping

squeegeeing

sweeping

washing

selfmanagement skills to work alone and in a team

Required knowledge

cleaning chemicals and equipment for wet areas

cleaning methods for

wet areas

sterilising

company management structure and procedures including

biological and viral control

emergency response and evacuation procedures

environmental protection procedures

injury dangerous occurrence and incident reporting

OHS procedures

quality systems

legislation regulations codes of practice and industry advisory standards that apply to cleaning a wet area including OHS legislation

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe work practices for using

chemicals

equipment including PPE

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstrations of cleaning a wet area involving at least two different work site environments

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

identify hazards and risks associated with wet areas

identify fittings surfaces and soil types found in wet areas

select cleaning equipment and chemicals

use safe and efficient cleaning methods

achieve outcomes in relation to customer work order and company requirements

comply with company and legislative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include access to

suitable wet area venue

suitable equipment and chemicals

PPE

equipment operating manuals and MSDS

work order instructions work plans and schedules

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function such as

CPPCLOA Maintain hard floor surfaces

CPPCLO2001A Maintain hard floor surfaces

CPPCLOA Maintain furniture fittings and room dressing

CPPCLO2015A Maintain furniture, fittings and room dressing

CPPCLOA Restore hard floor surfaces

CPPCLO3002A Restore hard floor surfaces.


Range Statement

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Hazards may include:

allergic reactions to chemicals or equipment, including latex allergies

biological and animal waste

bites and stings

blood and blood-stained products

confined or restricted spaces

contaminated clothing, materials or equipment

damaged or inappropriate equipment

dust and fibres

electrical hazards arising from:

cables

electrical fittings:

switches

lights

untested electrical equipment

fatigue

fire

gas

heights

inadequate lighting and ventilation

infectious and zoonotic diseases, such as:

Q fever

scabies

mobile equipment and vehicle hazards around plant and vehicles

moving or unguarded parts

noise

occupational violence and bullying

poor personal hygiene practices

spill, splash and spray

release of substances with negative environmental impact

synergistic chemical reactions, such as:

hazardous incompatibility

reactivity

syringes or other sharps

temperature extremes

ultraviolet light

unsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive postures

unsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaces

work in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments.

Company requirements may include:

business and performance plans

client communication procedures

client confidentiality procedures

client service standards

communication channels and reporting procedures

company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

company issued identification badges, cards or passes

company policies and procedures, including:

access and equity policy, principles and practice

OHS policies and procedures, including control procedures

maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE

those relating to own role, responsibility and delegation

work site access security clearance procedures

company service standards

dress and presentation requirements

duty of care, code of conduct, and code of ethics

emergency response and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

environmental protection procedures

personnel practices and guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

records and information systems and processes

training materials (induction, refresher and new skills)

use of contractors.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

industry advisory standards and codes, such as:

building codes

dangerous goods codes

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations affecting company operation, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity policies

chemical controls

chemical registers and manifests

consumer protection

energy conservation

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial equipment certificates of competency or licences

industrial relations

OHS Acts and regulations

privacy

public health

trade practices

water conservation

workplace consultative arrangements.

Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to:

allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis

communication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as:

mobile phone

two-way radio

dermatoxicological control and prevention measures

emergency procedures for eye and skin contact, and inhalation and ingestion of toxic substances

hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms

health surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testing

hierarchy of hazard control procedures

maintaining clear access

national and industry standards and codes of practice

OHS control procedures, such as:

health and safety plans

job plans

job safety analyses

risk assessments

safe operating practices and procedures

safe system of work statements

safe work instructions

work method statements

reporting injury and dangerous occurrences

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:

MSDS

hazardous substance information, such as long latency periods

safety training, induction and refresher training

selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to the hazard

ultraviolet light

up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance

use of chemicals according to MSDS

use of residual current devices

use, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals.

Fixtures and fittings may include:

baths

bidets

cleaner’s sluices

hand basins

hand dryers

mirrors

paper dispensers

personal item product dispensers

racks

rubbish receptacles

showers

sinks

soap dispensers

spas

taps

toilet bowls, seats and cisterns

troughs

urinal trough and wall

vanity units.

Appropriate persons may include:

clients

colleagues

managers

persons in control of work sites

supervisors.

Work order information may include:

access to work site, including:

access and egress points

timing of access

budget allocations

completion times and dates

human resource requirements to complete the work tasks

job requirements and tasks

legislative and local government requirements

OHS requirements and emergency response procedures

requirements for working in isolated and remote locations

resource requirements, such as equipment and materials

specific client requirements, such as:

dress and presentation requirements

relationships with other activities

use of signage and barriers

work schedules

work site contact persons

work site requirements for specific industries, such as:

hospitals and medical centres

nursing homes

retail food courts

schools

tourism and hospitality.

Soil types can be wet or dry and may include:

blood

cobwebs

dust

food, food scraps and residue

grease

human and animal waste

litter

mould and algae

mud and dirt

pen, texta and pencil

rust

soap scum.

Personnel may include:

client’s staff members

colleagues

general public

venue, facility, shopping centre staff and management.

Equipment may include:

absorbent cleaning cloths

brooms

buckets

cleaning trolleys

damp cloths

doodle bugs

dry cloths

microfibre products

hoses and nozzles

lint-free cloths

long-handled brushes and dustpan tongs

mops

needle hazard disposal units

nylon scourers

scrapers

scrubbing brushes

scrubbing and polishing machines

toilet brushes

window squeegees

wringer buckets.

Chemicals may include:

acid cleaners

alkaline cleaners

low environmental-impact chemicals

neutral cleaners

solvent cleaners.

Cleaning techniques may include:

buffing

cobwebbing

dusting

hosing

low-water cleaning methods, such as using microfibre cleaning products

mopping

polishing

pre-spraying

scrubbing

spot cleaning

sweeping

wet wiping

window cleaning.

Wet areas may include:

bathrooms

change rooms

ensuites

laundries

pools

spas

tea rooms and kitchenettes

toilets and restrooms

wash-up areas.

Personal protective equipment may include:

ear muffs and plugs

gloves, such as non-permeable

goggles

high-visibility vests and clothing

overalls and other protective clothing

respirators

safety glasses

safety shoes

splash-proof face masks

sun protection

tongs

ultraviolet protection

wet-work clothing.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

equipment operating manuals

instructional guides

MSDS

other resources supplied by the manufacturer, such as:

laminated cards

notices

wall posters

product labels

safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.

Signage and barriers may include:

physical barriers and restraints erected to restrict access to a 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.

Work restrictions may include:

amount of cleaning anticipated

client activity

employee level of literacy and communication skills

faulty or inappropriate equipment

site accessibility

site hazards

skills of work unit or team

staffing resources

time limitations.

Surfaces may include:

ceramics and porcelain

chrome

concrete

glass

laminate

metal

paint

plastic

stainless steel

stone

new technologies

terracotta

vinyl.

Consumable items may include:

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.

Waste may be either solid or liquid and include:

chemicals past expiry date

contaminated waste

liquid waste

obsolete equipment

packaging

soil

used cleaning cloths

used containers

used or contaminated PPE

used or unused chemicals.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up, containment and isolation

company policies and guidelines

emergency chemical spill control measures

environmental protection agency and requirements of government departments, such as:

agriculture

emergency services

hazardous materials handling

local government regulations and by-laws

low-energy cleaning methods

low environmental-impact chemicals

low-moisture cleaning methods

low water-use equipment and water-efficient cleaning methods

non-chemical cleaning methods.