Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions, handle chemicals and liquid waste in the workplace, and prepare and maintain the work area according to work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise procedures.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context. They generally work under direct supervision.
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. Perform general cleaning duties | 1.1 Requirements for cleaning duties are identified 1.2 Personal safety equipment, where needed, is selected and used according to WHS and enterprise procedures 1.3 Appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals/detergents for specific tasks are determined, prepared and mixed to manufacturer’s specifications and WHS procedures 1.4 Procedures for handling, storage and correct disposal of cleaning liquids are carried out according to enterprise, WHS and EPA specifications 1.5 Cleaning is carried out to WHS and enterprise requirements |
2. Maintain supplies of materials | 2.1 Requests are received, where relevant, and tasks are confirmed and organised according to specific procedures 2.2 Tools and equipment are identified, stored and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure ease of access and operator safety 2.3 Appropriate equipment for transferring material or equipment is identified and organised, where relevant 2.4 Material or equipment is loaded and unloaded using suitable equipment (other than forklift) according to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and correct manual handling techniques 2.5 Material is transferred to correct destination in a safe manner |
3. Store and retrieve artwork, information, used plates and film | 3.1 Inventory control procedures are followed to ensure correct filing and retrieval of artwork, information, used plates and film 3.2 Artwork and other materials are stored and retrieved according to enterprise procedures to ensure preservation |
4. Handle chemicals and liquid waste | 4.1 Material safety data sheets are used to identify safe chemical handling procedures 4.2 Chemicals and liquid waste are handled according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise WHS requirements 4.3 Correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals is demonstrated according to WHS requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
correctly perform general cleaning duties
maintain supplies of materials, information, used plates and film, and store and retrieve artwork
handle chemicals and liquid waste.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify health and safety factors that must be considered when:
using cleaning chemicals and other relevant materials and substrates used in the workplace
dealing with personal safety equipment required to perform cleaning duties
operating machinery – such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning
safely transporting finished products
disposing of liquid waste as well as storing and disposing chemicals
lifting – must use the correct techniques and demonstrate an understanding of weight limitations, and how to place loads to avoid back injury
explain how to correctly handle supplies and parts, as well as record necessary details in the transfer of finished product
outline how to operate inventory control systems and follow filing inventory procedures utilised in the work environment
describe key information on accurate storage and retrieval of materials
explain the nature of various materials and substrates
outline environmental considerations associated with storage of artwork, photographic materials and plates
describe potential dangers of handling supplies or parts
summarise potential accidents possible when cleaning or handling supplies.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access to a production environment.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 | Recognises and interprets textual information from a range of sources to determine job requirements |
Numeracy | 1.3 | Uses simple mathematical techniques to calculate weights of materials |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2-1.5, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3 | Recognises and follows organisational and legislative requirements associated with own role |
Interact with others | 2.1 | Identifies main information from oral and written communication and generally responds appropriately |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.2-2.4, 3.1 | Follows pre-determined, sequenced plans for tasks with more than one step Follows clear, step-by-step instructions or procedures to address a small set of identified, routine problems directly relevant to own role Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations |
Sectors
Support