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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify housekeeping requirements.
   • Explain and understand site safety and housekeeping standards.
   • Undertake housekeeping inspection in accordance with procedures/work instructions.
   • Identify and schedule housekeeping requirements as appropriate.
2. Perform general housekeeping duties.
   • Keep designated work areas clean to organisation specific standards.
   • Keep designated work areas clear of obstructions.
   • Handle and use chemicals and solvents as per the manufacturer guidelines and company specifications.
   • Ensure work area is ready for next user.
   • Remove work materials to designated locations.
3. Clean plant and equipment.
   • Keep assigned plant and equipment clean following established organisation procedures.
   • Perform specialised cleaning procedures as required.
   • Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment is used as required.
4. Dispose of waste materials.
   • Correctly identify waste materials.
   • Remove waste materials to a designated location.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Knowledge and understanding of the process sufficient to recognise nonstandard situations and then determine an appropriate action which is consistent with operating guidelines

Knowledge of organisation standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the process

Competence includes the ability to

apply and describe

duty of care

requirements for housekeeping process

procedures for plant maintenance

safe handling procedures

the standard of cleanliness required

distinguish between

reusable materials and waste

routine and special cleaning needs

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

use PPE

safely handle products and materials

read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task relevant to the practical operation of the process

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets and material labels as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Basic numeracy is required eg to determine that two kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for kg

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

early warning signs for work areas in need of cleaning are recognised

work areas are kept tidy and clean

equipment andor materials isare neatly stored in a safe manner in the correct location at all times when not in use

equipment is always tidy and safe when in use

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this competency unit

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

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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. Add any 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.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency unit may vary between organisations depending upon a range of practices and procedures, with consideration given to plant configuration and process.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

cleaning equipment and materials

brooms

shovels

solvents

waste containers

safety equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

materials or equipment obstructing work areas

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

limited head spaces or overhangs

equipment or product mass

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.

Typical process and product problems may include:

correct equipment not immediately available

safety issues associated with housekeeping and/or cleaning

ensuring that process aids rather than interferes with production.

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

housekeeping and/or cleaning methods and procedures

the type of tools and equipment used in special situations

the use of personal protective equipment.

correct use of tools

waste collection and disposal

conformance with frequency and quality of organisational reporting requirements

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