Application
This unit of competency specifies outcomes required to participate in predetermined workplace safety arrangements in a range of workplace contexts.
The unit applies to personnel who participate in workplace safety arrangements in a cleaning work context. It includes identifying workplace hazards, basic knowledge, and application of workplace emergency procedures.
It applies to individuals who perform their duties alone or in a team environment, under routine supervision and without supervisory responsibilities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this Unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1. | Identify and report workplace hazards. | 1.1 | Assess work area and identify workplace hazards. |
1.2 | Assess workplace hazards and work restrictions affecting completion of work order. | ||
1.3 | Communicate and clarify issues with supervisor, team member or client. | ||
1.4 | Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow safe work methods. | ||
1.5 | Position safety signage and barriers to control hazards. | ||
2. | Follow workplace WHS procedures. | 2.1 | Follow work health and safety (WHS) legislation requirements in accordance with workplace procedures. |
2.2 | Participate in WHS workplace practices within scope of own role and responsibilities. | ||
2.3 | Actively follow emergency procedures as required by workplace standards. | ||
2.4 | Complete workplace safety checklist. | ||
Evidence of Performance
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must participate in two different workplace safety arrangements.
Performance must include:
communicating effectively with supervisors;
understanding workplace safety procedures;
applying basic safety principles in the workplace; and
assessing and controlling workplace risks.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must identify:
cleaning workplace safety policies and procedures, WHS standards, supervisory instructions relating to safety measures and PPE.
workplace hazards and risk control measures in cleaning workplaces, including:
equipment and material use, storage, cleaning and disposal procedures
range and meaning of workplace safety signs and symbols
site safety plan
types and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)
ways to maintain WHS in emergency situations
workplace requirements for undertaking all aspects of workplace safety arrangements tasks including;
key workplace safety policies and procedures,
work health and safety standards,
supervisory instructions relating to safety measures and PPE.
workplace procedures for;
basic assessment of cleaning work areas for workplace hazards
basic health and safety including:
emergency response and evacuation procedures
injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting
reporting workplace hazards
communicating and clarifying work requirements with supervisor, team members or client
Assessment Conditions
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Assessment of performance must be undertaken in the workplace and/or under realistic workplace conditions which reflect:
cleaning workplace safety policies and procedures, WHS standards, supervisory instructions relating to safety measures and PPE.
performing tasks/activities to the level of proficiency and within timelines that would be expected in a workplace; and
following standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessors are responsible for ensuring that candidates have access to:
appropriate documents, materials, tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry;
legislation and regulations; and
workplace policies and procedures.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy, and employment skills that are essential to the performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Skill | Performance Feature |
Reading skills to: | Interpret workplace safety procedures Interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Interpret workplace signs and safety plans |
Oral communication skills to: | Report workplace hazards Clarify safety issues and procedures |
Learning skills to: | Locate information in workplace documents, manuals, and labels |
Writing skills to: | Complete workplace reports |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Cleaning Operations