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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clean, disinfect and store tools and equipment.
   • Clean tools and equipment, disinfecting according to health regulations and organisational policy
   • Store tools and equipment, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
   • Store clean linen, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
   • Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment.
2. Maintain tools and equipment.
   • Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions and use personal protective equipment as required.
   • Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly.
   • Check scissors and clippers regularly for bluntness and refer for sharpening when required.
   • Examine disposable razor blades to detect defects, replace as required and safely dispose of discarded blades.
   • Check electrical equipment for loose wires, tag faulty equipment and refer to technical specialists for repair as required.
3. Organise work areas.
   • Maintain safe, uncluttered and organised work areas according to organisational policy.
   • Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided.
   • Follow organisational policy for tidying work areas and keeping items in designated areas.
4. Clean work areas.
   • Clean work surfaces and areas according to the area function, health regulations and organisational hygiene procedures.
   • Remove and safely dispose of waste promptly, according to organisational procedures.
   • Report or remove from floors spills, food, waste and other hazards according to organisational policy.
   • Display signage promptly to indicate slip hazards.
   • Use cleaning equipment and products, according to manufacturer instructions; maintain and store after use.
   • Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of cleaning waste.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

use infection control precautions, health regulations and organisational policies and procedures to maintain, clean (and disinfect, as required):

four different tools or equipment chosen from the following list:

hairdressing scissors

disposable blade safety razors

clippers and attachments

adjustable client services chair

tint brushes and combs

combs

hair and neck brushes

shaving brushes

two different work areas chosen from the following list:

product preparation and storage area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors

basin services area, all fixed equipment and floors

client reception area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors

hairdressing or barbering services workstation area, all work surfaces and floors

check electrical equipment located in each of the two chosen areas for loose wires; tag and report any faulty equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

the transmission routes of infectious conditions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities:

client and operator contact with work surfaces

client and operator contact with tools and equipment

key features of, and reasons for, standard infection-control precautions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities:

hand washing and drying before and after cleaning and waste disposal and using occlusive dressings for own cuts and abrasions

using alcohol-based hand rub solutions as an adjunct to hand washing

using personal protective equipment, particularly gloves

cleaning, disinfecting or sterilising reusable equipment

cleaning or disinfecting work surfaces, client gowns and towels

appropriate handling and disposal of single use items and clinical (infectious) waste

key aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to hairdressing and barbering services, with particular emphasis on requirements for cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas

common types of cleaning and disinfection products:

use on different hairdressing or barbering linen, tools, equipment work surfaces and areas

role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content

labelling and safety implications, especially those that identify hazardous chemicals (HAZCHEM)

safe practices for using and storing

environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste

safe techniques for maintaining tools and equipment to avoid personal injury

safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing hairdressing or barbering equipment; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy equipment

types and correct use of personal protection equipment for maintaining hairdressing or barbering equipment and completing cleaning and disinfection activities

manufacturer’s instructions and techniques for cleaning, oiling and resetting scissors and clippers

industry practices and organisational policies and procedures for:

identifying risks and potential hazards that cause injury to self or others

methods to report and circumvent personal injury risks or hazards

general housekeeping

cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas

storing clean linen, tools and equipment

tagging, reporting and repairing faulty equipment

waste disposal for recyclables, sharps, general and hazardous waste

reducing water and energy use.

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