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 the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

identify and apply workplace information on cleaning chemicals

apply safety procedures in working with cleaning chemicals used in the workplace

apply control measures to address risks

respond appropriately to accidents and incidents

complete required reporting and documentation.

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of:

regulations and codes of practice which govern the control of cleaning chemicals in the workplace

workplace procedures relating to cleaning chemical use

personal responsibilities in the control of cleaning chemicals in the workplace

risks of exposure to chemicals by absorption, inhalation and ingestion

health risks arising from exposure to cleaning chemicals

the meaning of common MSDS terms

risks associated with operating machinery or equipment that use cleaning chemicals

procedures for the mixing of chemicals and other agents

correct use of Personal Protective Equipment

workplace procedures for the reporting of emergencies or OHS issues

workplace procedures for the control of chemical spills and fires

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

Demonstrates skills to:

differentiate between toxic agents, corrosives, reactives; and flammables and combustibles.

identify and locate MSDS and other available safety information on cleaning chemicals

read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other reference material

use Personal Protective Equipment

transfer, store and dispose of cleaning chemicals safely

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Workplace information may include:

Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous substances

workplace procedures

signage and labelling

verbal instruction

Cleaning chemicals may include:

liquid silicon

detergent

chlorine bleach

oxybleach

builder

starch

fabric conditioner

laundry sour

caustic alkali

Personal responsibilities may include:

following OHS procedures

following workplace procedures

reporting incidents

using personal protective equipment

Risks may include:

mixing of chemicals

spills and leaks in the workplace

chemical fires

exposure to perchlorethylene or other cleaning chemicals via absorption, inhalation or ingestion

OHS practices may include:

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

Material Safety Data Sheets

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

Personal Protective Equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Common MSDS terms include:

acute effect

acute toxicity

asphyxiant

ceiling

carcinogen

chronic effect

chronic toxicity

combustible material

corrosive

decomposition

dermal

flash point

flammable material

ingestion

irritant

mutagen

oxidizer

pH

reactivity

sensitizer

solubility

STEL

teratogen

TLV

toxicity

toxic substance

TWA