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

FDFZCSCS2A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Clean and sanitize equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FDFZCSCS2A - Clean and sanitize equipment
Description This is a Specialist unit. It covers the purpose and effect of cleaning and sanitation and related procedures. This unit does not cover CIP (cleaning in place) processes. Where this is a required competency select FDFZCSCIP2A Clean equipment in place. Basic cleaning and sanitation procedures are covered in operational units. This unit should be selected where the operator is primarily responsible for cleaning and/or where they require a more detailed knowledge of cleaning and sanitation processes to carry out cleaning responsibilities. This unit applies to both wet and dry cleaning methods.This is a Specialist unit. It covers the purpose and effect of cleaning and sanitation and related procedures. This unit does not cover CIP (cleaning in place) processes. Where this is a required competency select FDFZCSCIP2A Clean equipment in place. Basic cleaning and sanitation procedures are covered in operational units. This unit should be selected where the operator is primarily responsible for cleaning and/or where they require a more detailed knowledge of cleaning and sanitation processes to carry out cleaning responsibilities. This unit applies to both wet and dry cleaning methods
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare for cleaning
  • Cleaning/sanitizing agents and services areavailable and ready for use
  • Equipment is cleared of product and/orpackaging consumables in preparation for cleaning
  • Equipment is rendered safe to clean
       
Element: Clean and sanitize equipment to meet workplace requirements
  • Equipment is cleaned and sanitized accordingto workplace procedure and requirements
  • Equipment is inspected to confirm operatingcondition and cleanliness
  • Unacceptable equipment condition is identifiedand reported according to workplace procedures
  • Cleaning equipment and chemicals are storedaccording to workplace procedure
  • Waste from cleaning process is disposed ofaccording to workplace procedures
  • Equipment is restored to operating order
       


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.

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

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information such as the cleaning schedule to identify cleaning requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Confirm supply of necessary cleaning and sanitizing equipment and services

4. Select and prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required according to workplace procedures

5. Prepare equipment for cleaning. This may include rendering equipment safe to clean, clearing product and waste materials, covering motors and instrumentation where steam or water hoses are used and simple dismantling of equipment parts

6. Advise any affected work areas/operators of cleaning progress to co-ordinate timely completion with minimal disruption to production

7. Clean and sanitize equipment as required according to workplace procedures and cleaning schedule

8. Return equipment to operating order. This may involve basic assembly of equipment parts

9. Inspect equipment to identify equipment condition and cleanliness

10. Locate emergency stop functions on equipment

11. Report and/or correct unacceptable equipment condition

12. Maintain housekeeping standards

13. Prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required

14. Store cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment as required

15. Carry out relevant checks and inspections

16. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

17. Conduct routine maintenance

18. Take samples and conduct tests

19. Record cleaning and sanitation information

Knowledge of:

20. The purpose of cleaning and sanitation and importance in maintaining food safety

21. Functions of cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment

22. Safe work procedures including appropriate signage of cleaning activities, safe handling and storage of cleaners and sanitisers used, safety when using cleaning methods such as hot water and steam hoses, status and purpose of safety guards

23. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

24. Cleaning and sanitation requirements relating to work responsibilities. This includes an understanding of the need for different levels of cleaning where relevant

25. Procedures for preparing cleaners and sanitizers as required

26. Cleaning method/s to be followed relating to work responsibilities

27. Other work areas/operators who need to be consulted/advised on timing of cleaning

28. Methods used to render equipment safe to clean including understanding the status and purpose of equipment guards, relevant lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures and related equipment settings for both cleaning and operating as required

29. Procedures for conducting cleaning and sanitizing

30. Types of waste generated by the cleaning process and related collection, treatment and disposal requirements

31. Potential environmental impact of incorrect waste handling

32. Inspection, cleaning and storage requirements of cleaning equipment used

33. Inspection points and methods for confirming the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation. This includes visual inspection and may require recording of cleaning conducted

34. Inspection requirements to confirm equipment condition. This includes an understanding of acceptable equipment condition, ability to identify faulty or unacceptable equipment and take required corrective action

35. Recording requirements and responsibilities

May include knowledge of:

36. Routine maintenance procedures

37. Sampling methods and test procedures

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

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information such as the cleaning schedule to identify cleaning requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Confirm supply of necessary cleaning and sanitizing equipment and services

4. Select and prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required according to workplace procedures

5. Prepare equipment for cleaning. This may include rendering equipment safe to clean, clearing product and waste materials, covering motors and instrumentation where steam or water hoses are used and simple dismantling of equipment parts

6. Advise any affected work areas/operators of cleaning progress to co-ordinate timely completion with minimal disruption to production

7. Clean and sanitize equipment as required according to workplace procedures and cleaning schedule

8. Return equipment to operating order. This may involve basic assembly of equipment parts

9. Inspect equipment to identify equipment condition and cleanliness

10. Locate emergency stop functions on equipment

11. Report and/or correct unacceptable equipment condition

12. Maintain housekeeping standards

13. Prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required

14. Store cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment as required

15. Carry out relevant checks and inspections

16. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

17. Conduct routine maintenance

18. Take samples and conduct tests

19. Record cleaning and sanitation information

Knowledge of:

20. The purpose of cleaning and sanitation and importance in maintaining food safety

21. Functions of cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment

22. Safe work procedures including appropriate signage of cleaning activities, safe handling and storage of cleaners and sanitisers used, safety when using cleaning methods such as hot water and steam hoses, status and purpose of safety guards

23. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

24. Cleaning and sanitation requirements relating to work responsibilities. This includes an understanding of the need for different levels of cleaning where relevant

25. Procedures for preparing cleaners and sanitizers as required

26. Cleaning method/s to be followed relating to work responsibilities

27. Other work areas/operators who need to be consulted/advised on timing of cleaning

28. Methods used to render equipment safe to clean including understanding the status and purpose of equipment guards, relevant lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures and related equipment settings for both cleaning and operating as required

29. Procedures for conducting cleaning and sanitizing

30. Types of waste generated by the cleaning process and related collection, treatment and disposal requirements

31. Potential environmental impact of incorrect waste handling

32. Inspection, cleaning and storage requirements of cleaning equipment used

33. Inspection points and methods for confirming the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation. This includes visual inspection and may require recording of cleaning conducted

34. Inspection requirements to confirm equipment condition. This includes an understanding of acceptable equipment condition, ability to identify faulty or unacceptable equipment and take required corrective action

35. Recording requirements and responsibilities

May include knowledge of:

36. Routine maintenance procedures

37. Sampling methods and test procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Not applicable.

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 procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP

- Workplace information may include work instructions/operating procedures (SOPs), specifications, production and cleaning schedules, labels and codes, safety signs and symbols, materials safety data sheets (MSDSs), standard forms and written or verbal instruction

- Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals may be pre-mixed or manually mixed

- Preparing/restoring equipment to operating order may involve simple dismantling and reassembly of equipment parts, basic isolation and covering motors and instrumentation

- Services may include power, water, steam, compressed and instrumentation air

- Inspecting cleaning effectiveness typically involves carrying out a visual inspection

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 procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP

- Workplace information may include work instructions/operating procedures (SOPs), specifications, production and cleaning schedules, labels and codes, safety signs and symbols, materials safety data sheets (MSDSs), standard forms and written or verbal instruction

- Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals may be pre-mixed or manually mixed

- Preparing/restoring equipment to operating order may involve simple dismantling and reassembly of equipment parts, basic isolation and covering motors and instrumentation

- Services may include power, water, steam, compressed and instrumentation air

- Inspecting cleaning effectiveness typically involves carrying out a visual inspection
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
Cleaning/sanitizing agents and services areavailable and ready for use 
Equipment is cleared of product and/orpackaging consumables in preparation for cleaning 
Equipment is rendered safe to clean 
Equipment is cleaned and sanitized accordingto workplace procedure and requirements 
Equipment is inspected to confirm operatingcondition and cleanliness 
Unacceptable equipment condition is identifiedand reported according to workplace procedures 
Cleaning equipment and chemicals are storedaccording to workplace procedure 
Waste from cleaning process is disposed ofaccording to workplace procedures 
Equipment is restored to operating order 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FDFZCSCS2A - Clean and sanitize equipment
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

FDFZCSCS2A - Clean and sanitize equipment

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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