Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPCLO3040 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPCLO3040 - Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to clean ceiling surfaces and their fittings. It covers assessing the ceiling and fittings to identify the type of soil present, and then selecting and preparing required equipment and cleaning processes. Ceiling surfaces and fittings may be accessed using extension poles or ladders; and surfaces are cleaned to ensure they are free from adhered soil, cobwebs and dust.The unit supports cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites. Ceiling surfaces can be flat, suspended or raked, and made of hard or absorbent materials.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

safety instructions

physical conditions:

work site or venue with ceiling surfaces and fittings

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare.
  • Ceiling surface area and fittings to be cleaned are assessed, soil types are identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified.
  • Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safetyrequirements.
  • Cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.
  • Equipment isselected 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 selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
  • Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements.
       
Element: Clean ceilings and fittings.
  • Floor, furniture and equipment are covered with drop sheets according to company requirements.
  • Cobwebs and dry dust are removed from ceiling and fittings using required equipment according to job requirements.
  • Difficult to reach areas are vacuumed according to job requirements.
  • Fittings are dry wiped according to job requirements.
  • Chemical solution is applied, if required, to surfaces and fittings, allowed to dwell, and rinsed from surfaces according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
  • Adhered soil is removed and delicate surfaces are cleaned using equipment, including stepladder, selected according to manufacturer safety recommendations.
       
Element: Tidy work site.
  • Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
  • Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.
  • Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
       
Element: Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.
  • Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.
  • Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Ceiling surface area and fittings to be cleaned are assessed, soil types are identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified.

1.2.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safetyrequirements.

1.3.

Cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.

1.4.

Equipment isselected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5.

Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared.

1.6.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

1.7.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

1.8.

Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements.

2.

Clean ceilings and fittings.

2.1.

Floor, furniture and equipment are covered with drop sheets according to company requirements.

2.2.

Cobwebs and dry dust are removed from ceiling and fittings using required equipment according to job requirements.

2.3.

Difficult to reach areas are vacuumed according to job requirements.

2.4.

Fittings are dry wiped according to job requirements.

2.5.

Chemical solution is applied, if required, to surfaces and fittings, allowed to dwell, and rinsed from surfaces according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.

2.6.

Adhered soil is removed and delicate surfaces are cleaned using equipment, including stepladder, selected according to manufacturer safety recommendations.

3.

Tidy work site.

3.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

3.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.

3.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

4.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

4.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also:

dust and cobweb one ceiling from the ground, using equipment selected for the job

use selected equipment and materials to clean five of the following fittings:

audiovisual equipment

cameras

ceiling fans

ceiling roses

cornices

lighting tracks

pendant lighting

recessed lights

skylights

sprinkler systems

vents and grilles

one of the above fittings must be accessed using a stepladder according to manufacturer and safety specifications.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task

identify type and characteristics of ceiling surface and fittings

select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for the task

use safe and efficient cleaning methods

correctly and safely handle waste, including contaminated materials

comply with company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

cleaning techniques for removing soil from ceiling surfaces and fittings

types and characteristics of cleaning chemicals and their application on different surfaces, including:

application techniques

risks of damage to surfaces caused by use of incompatible chemicals

environmental and health controls

key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to cleaning ceiling surfaces and fittings

processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:

chemicals past their expiry date

obsolete equipment

packaging

used containers

used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)

used or unused chemicals

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

safe methods for diluting chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

types of ceiling and fitting surfaces and their characteristics.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Ceiling surface area and fittings to be cleaned are assessed, soil types are identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified.

1.2.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safetyrequirements.

1.3.

Cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements.

1.4.

Equipment isselected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5.

Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared.

1.6.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

1.7.

Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

1.8.

Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements.

2.

Clean ceilings and fittings.

2.1.

Floor, furniture and equipment are covered with drop sheets according to company requirements.

2.2.

Cobwebs and dry dust are removed from ceiling and fittings using required equipment according to job requirements.

2.3.

Difficult to reach areas are vacuumed according to job requirements.

2.4.

Fittings are dry wiped according to job requirements.

2.5.

Chemical solution is applied, if required, to surfaces and fittings, allowed to dwell, and rinsed from surfaces according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.

2.6.

Adhered soil is removed and delicate surfaces are cleaned using equipment, including stepladder, selected according to manufacturer safety recommendations.

3.

Tidy work site.

3.1.

Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

3.2.

Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements.

3.3.

Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

4.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

4.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

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.

Fittings must include at least five of the following:

audiovisual equipment

cameras

ceiling fans

ceiling roses

cornices

lighting tracks

pendant lighting

recessed lights

skylights

sprinkler systems

vents and grilles.

Hazards to be assessed must include:

biological and environmental contaminants

chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation

chemical reactivity

dust and fibre particulates

electrical

environmental allergens

explosions

fatigue

fire

manual handling

noise

poor ventilation

slips, trips and falls

syringes and sharps

working in confined spaces.

Health and safety requirements must include:

access to communication devices when working alone

compliance with safe work Australia regulations and guidelines

electrical equipment test and tag compliance

emergency response procedures

environmental controls

hazard signs and barricades

health and safety induction and refresher training

manual handling techniques

processes for safely dispensing chemicals

risk assessment procedures, including:

hazardous chemicals register

hierarchy of control

job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations

safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations

incident reporting

SDS

selection and use of required PPE

storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications

use of first aid according to SDS information.

Equipment must include at least three of the following:

buckets

cleaning cloths

cleaning trolleys

cobwebbers

drop sheets

dust mops

extension poles

flat mop

lamb’s wool applicators

microfibre cloths

sponges

vacuum cleaner and accessories.

Cleaning chemicals must include at least one of the following:

glass cleaners

solvent cleaners

surfactants.

Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following:

eye protection

goggles

masks

safety shoes.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ceiling surface area and fittings to be cleaned are assessed, soil types are identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified. 
Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safetyrequirements. 
Cleaning techniques are selected according to company requirements. 
Equipment isselected 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 selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. 
Floor, furniture and equipment are covered with drop sheets according to company requirements. 
Cobwebs and dry dust are removed from ceiling and fittings using required equipment according to job requirements. 
Difficult to reach areas are vacuumed according to job requirements. 
Fittings are dry wiped according to job requirements. 
Chemical solution is applied, if required, to surfaces and fittings, allowed to dwell, and rinsed from surfaces according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements. 
Adhered soil is removed and delicate surfaces are cleaned using equipment, including stepladder, selected according to manufacturer safety recommendations. 
Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. 
Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements. 
Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. 
Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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