| This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
Furniture must include at least five of the following: | bedsbedside cupboardsbencheschairscompactuscomputers and associated equipmentdesksdoorsfiling cabinetslampsovensrefrigeratorsshelvestableswork stations. |
Fittings must include at least ten of the following: | barsceiling fansclocksdoor handleselectrical items, including kettles and microwaveslight fittings and switchesornamentspicture framesrailingsskirtingtelephone handsetsvents and grilleswallswindow coveringswindow sills. |
Surface types must include at least three of the following: | fabricglasslaminateleathermetalpaintplasticpolyresintiletimbervinyl. |
Soil types must include at least three of the following: | beveragebloodblu-taccandle waxchewing gumcobwebsdustfoodgluegreasehuman and animal wastelipstickmedicinemud and dirtnail polishpaintshoe polish. |
Hazards that must be assessed include: | biological and environmental contaminantschemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalationchemical reactivitydust and fibre particulateselectricalenvironmental allergensexplosionsfatiguefiremanual handlingnoisepoor ventilationslips, trips and fallssyringes and sharpsworking in confined spaces. |
Health and safety requirements must include: | access to communication devices when working alonecompliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelineselectrical equipment test and tag complianceemergency response proceduresenvironmental controlshazard signs and barricadeshealth and safety induction and refresher trainingmanual handling techniquesprocesses for safely dispensing chemicalsrisk assessment procedures, including:hazardous chemicals registerhierarchy of controljob safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situationssafe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situationsincident reportingsafety data sheets (SDS)selection and use of required PPEstorage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specificationsuse of first aid according to SDS information. |
Cleaning techniques must include: | for fittings, at least two of the following:polishingpre-sprayingscrubbingvacuumingwashingwipingfor fabric surfaces, at least one of the following:spot cleaningspray pack foamvacuuminglow-water cleaning methods, such as using microfibre cleaning products. |
Cleaning chemicals must include at least one of the following: | acid cleanersalkaline cleanerslow environmental impact chemicalsneutral cleanerssolvent cleaners. |
Equipment must include at least two of the following: | alcohol wipesbucketsdamp clothsdrop sheetsdust extraction tools, such as wall mates and fridge dustersextension poleslint-free dusters, such as lamb’s wool and feather dusterslint-free polishing cloths, such as cotton and colour-fast clothsmicrofibre productsmini mopsoil impregnated clothspolishing clothsscourersspongesvacuum cleaners. |
Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following: | eye protectionglovesmasks safety shoes. |
Loose items must include at least five of the following: | ashtraysbinsbooks and magazinescalculatorscrockerydesk calendarselectrical leadsfood and drink containerskitchen implementsmatspicture framesradiosrecognition awardstelephone indexestissue boxeswall charts. |