ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare cleaning and sanitizing agents, tools and equipment for cleaning

1.1 Cleaning and sanitizing agents, equipment and services are prepared for use

1.2 Equipment is safe to clean

2 Manually clean equipment

2.1 Equipment is cleaned to meet requirements

2.2 Equipment is prepared for operation after cleaning

2.3 Cleaning data is recorded according to workplace recording requirements

3 Collect and dispose of waste

3.1 Waste is sorted and collected as required

3.2 Waste is recycled, transferred for rework or further treatment or disposal as required

4 Maintain housekeeping standards of the work area

4.1 The work area is inspected to any non-compliance with housekeeping standards

4.2 Equipment and the work area meet housekeeping standards

Required skills include:

Ability to:

access and apply workplace information to identify cleaning requirements

identify the cleaning and sanitizing agents used

handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely including following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

prepare cleaning and sanitizing agents as required

prepare equipment for cleaning including rendering equipment safe to clean and clearing all materials, consumables and waste

advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress

clean/sanitize equipment as required according to procedures

return equipment to operating order

maintain housekeeping standards

contain spills and dispose of spilled material according to company procedure

store cleaning agents and equipment as required

record cleaning and sanitation data in required format

Required skills include:

Knowledge of:

basic purpose of cleaning/sanitizing and housekeeping

safe handling and storage of requirements of cleaning agents and equipment used

purpose of protective clothing and equipment related to cleaning role

action required in the event of an accident when handling cleaning chemicals

methods used to render equipment safe to clean including lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures where relevant

housekeeping and cleaning standards and methods relevant to equipment and the work area

procedures for preparing cleaning/sanitizing agents including consequences of mixing incorrectly and combining incompatible chemicals

procedures for applying cleaning/sanitizing agents

procedures for safe use of cleaning/sanitizing equipment and chemicals

types of waste generated by both the production and the cleaning process and related collection, treatment and disposal requirements

spill control procedures and recycling or disposal of spilled materials including environmental responsibilities covered by environmental legislation

requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Requires the ability to:

Handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely

Advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress

Clean/sanitize equipment as required.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Cleaning schedule and related procedures, including OHS advice

Cleaning procedures including safe work procedures

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Material Safety Data Sheets as required

Cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment

Equipment to be cleaned

Waste collection and treatment/disposal procedures

Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of Practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),

cleaning schedules and

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Cleaning agents

Cleaning agents include:

cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Equipment

Equipment used to clean and sanitise depends on specific requirements and would normally include:

brooms, cloths, scrapers, brushes, mops, spray packs and hoses.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

Services

Services depend on specific requirements. Examples include:

high-pressure water or steam.

Housekeeping standards

Housekeeping standards may be defined in housekeeping audit criteria.