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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare cleaning and sanitizing agents, tools and equipment for cleaning
   • Cleaning and sanitizing agents, equipment and services are prepared for use
   • Equipment is safe to clean
2. Manually clean equipment
   • Equipment is cleaned to meet requirements
   • Equipment is prepared for operation after cleaning
   • Cleaning data is recorded according to workplace recording requirements
3. Collect and dispose of waste
   • Waste is sorted and collected as required
   • Waste is recycled, transferred for rework or further treatment or disposal as required
4. Maintain housekeeping standards of the work area
   • The work area is inspected to any non-compliance with housekeeping standards
   • Equipment and the work area meet housekeeping standards

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access and apply workplace information to identify cleaning requirements

Identify the cleaning and sanitizing agents used

Handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely This includes following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

Prepare cleaning and sanitizing agents as required

Prepare equipment for cleaning This includes rendering equipment safe to clean and clearing all materials consumables and waste

Advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress

Cleansanitize equipment as required according to procedures

Return equipment to operating order

Maintain housekeeping standards

Contain spills and dispose of spilled material according to company procedure

Store cleaning agents and equipment as required

Record cleaning and sanitation data in required format

Knowledge of

Basic purpose of cleaningsanitizing and housekeeping

Safe handling and storage of requirements of cleaning agents and equipment used

Purpose of protective clothing and equipment related to cleaning role

Action required in the event of an accident when handling cleaning chemicals

Methods used to render equipment safe to clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures where relevant

Housekeeping and cleaning standards and methods relevant to equipment and the work area

Procedures for preparing cleaningsanitizing agents This includes consequences of mixing incorrectly and combining incompatible chemicals

Procedures for applying cleaningsanitizing agents

Procedures for safe use of cleaningsanitizing equipment and chemicals

Types of waste generated by both the production and the cleaning process and related collection treatment and disposal requirements

Spill control procedures and recycling or disposal of spilled materials This includes environmental responsibilities covered by environmental legislation

Requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Cleaning schedule and related procedures including OHS advice

Cleaning procedures including safe work procedures

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Material Safety Data Sheets as required

Cleaners sanitisers and related equipment

Equipment to be cleaned

Waste collection and treatmentdisposal procedures

Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cleaning schedules and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Cleaning agents include cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Equipment used to clean and sanitise depends on specific requirements and would normally include brooms, cloths, scrapers, brushes, mops, spray packs and hoses

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Services depend on specific requirements. Examples include high-pressure water or steam

Housekeeping standards may be defined in housekeeping audit criteria

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