This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide effective client services.

The unit applies to cleaning personnel responsible for establishing effective client relationships. It includes identifying and meeting client needs by providing information/advice on products and services.

Individuals undertaking this unit would 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.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must provide effective client services to:

two different clients with two different service requirements.

Performance must include:

effectively communicating with clients;

understanding of basic communications methods; and

addressing client’s needs.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must identify:

workplace requirements for undertaking all aspects of providing effective customer service, including;

methods to greet clients, identify and confirm needs, timeframes and commitments

key features of effective communication with clients

workplace procedures for:

communicating clearly and effectively with clients

dealing with client’s complaints or comments

communicating and clarifying work requirements with supervisor, team members or client

notifying supervisor, team members or client of work completion; verbal

communication in person or by phone, written communication including hard copy

cleaning schedules, text or electronic form

reporting incidents; accidents and injury, damage to or breakages in the cleaning area or cleaning equipment, theft and threats to personal security

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:

Industry-standard client-based services, information relating to cleaning practices and methods, WHS safety measures in the workplace.

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.

Not Applicable

Cleaning Operations