Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Type and condition of external surface are assessed, soil type is identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified.
- Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.
- Cleaning techniques are confirmed according to company requirements.
- Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
- Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
- Signs and barricades are installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
- Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements.
- Clean and tidy work site.
- Surface area is pre-sprayed with cleaning chemicals if required according to manufacturer specifications.
- Surface area is cleaned using selected and prepared equipment, chemicals and cleaning techniques to remove visible dirt and grime.
- Surface area is rinsed and wiped or squeegeed to remove streaks and excess water.
- Cleaning process is repeated if required for heavy staining.
- Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
- Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
- Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.