Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Inspect, clean and maintain facilities/areas | 1.1 | Carry out regular inspections to identify potential hazards/problems in the work area according to workplace procedures and standards |
1.2 | Clean and maintain areas and amenities in the work environment | ||
1.3 | Store and handle chemicals safely according to directions, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), health regulations and organisation guidelines | ||
1.4 | Dispose of wastes and dangerous chemicals in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), health regulations and organisation guidelines | ||
2 | Monitor necessary supplies | 2.1 | Check supplies regularly for quantity, quality and expiry date |
2.2 | Order or request supplies in accordance with organisation procedures | ||
2.3 | Dispose of supplies according to Occupational Health and Safety | ||
3 | Clean facility areas | 3.1 | Maintain the cleanliness of the facility areas in accordance with the approved guidelines and codes of practice |
3.2 | Clean areas at the specified times where possible, with cleaning agents which are compatible with their surfaces | ||
3.3 | Remove graffiti and chewing gum, as soon as possible, using the correct cleaning agent | ||
3.4 | Display notices which warn clients of potentially unsafe areas, resulting from cleaning, clearly and correctly | ||
3.5 | Demonstrate use of correct clothing/equipment /materials and work methods | ||
3.6 | Use cleaning agents as specified, using the recommended dosages/solution concentrations and chemicals and demonstrate handling them with care | ||
3.7 | Clean cleaning materials, tools and equipment and return to the correct storage location | ||
4 | Tidy facility areas | 4.1 | Remove spillages, breakages and waste promptly and safely to the correct place, with minimum inconvenience to clients and staff |
4.2 | Maintain lockers, baskets, cubicles and other clothing storage facility areas in a clean and tidy place | ||
4.3 | Deal with left belongings according to approved guidelines and codes of practice | ||
4.4 | Demonstrate use of correct clothing, equipment and work methods | ||
4.5 | Dispose of rubbish is correctly and hygienically | ||
5 | Handle cleaning chemicals | 5.1 | Identified chemicals correctly |
5.2 | Handle chemicals according to current safety regulations | ||
5.3 | Locate and wear correct protective clothing as required | ||
5.4 | Deal with any spillages promptly according to current safety regulations | ||
5.5 | Deal with any contamination of the person promptly according to the manufacturer's guidelines and make a full and accurate report | ||
5.6 | Report leaking or damaged containers immediately to the responsible authority | ||
5.7 | Follow the correct procedures in the event of an emergency threatening the safety of staff or clients | ||
6 | Organise cleaning chemicals | 6.1 | Store chemicals so that the most frequently used are most accessible |
6.2 | Carry out separation of incompatible chemicals according to manufacturer's guidelines and current regulations | ||
6.3 | Store chemicals in the correct area | ||
6.4 | Report leaking or damaged containers promptly to the responsible authority | ||
6.5 | Monitor levels of chemical stocks as used and inform the responsible person of any possible change | ||
6.6 | Check the shelf - life of stock regularly and remove any past the expiry date promptly and dispose of correctly | ||
6.7 | Keep accurate records clean and tidy, and pack containers in an orderly manner | ||
6.8 | Report defects in the storage area to the responsible person | ||
6.9 | Lock storage areas when unattended | ||
7 | Ensure the continued operation of coin operated machines | 7.1 | Check stock levels of machines periodically and restock supplies as required |
7.2 | Empty coin boxes for coin operated machines according to schedule, or when reports are made of machines being filled up | ||
7.3 | Record machine trip numbers accurately on the specified documentation | ||
7.4 | Record machine faults and report promptly to the responsible person, and display notices promptly on machines to inform facility clients | ||
7.5 | Clean machines frequently and remove marks, stains, dust and grease promptly | ||
7.6 | Carry out minor repairs on the machine when necessary subject to the manufacturer's service agreement | ||
8 | Contribute to the administration of the facility | 8.1 | Accept bookings for the recreational facility and record accurately and in accordance with organisation guidelines |
8.2 | Inform clients of the requirements and responsibilities of using the recreational facility | ||
8.3 | Record bookings in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements accurately and legibly |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the maintenance tasks required within own area of responsibility within a specific facility applicable to the community recreation, outdoor recreation, fitness or sport industries Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learner's work environment Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to clean and service facility areas use cleaning chemicals compatible to the surfaces being cleaned within the work environment comply with all safety requirements with respect to the use and storage of chemicals and treatment of spills perform maintenance duties without inconveniencing clients maintain adequate stock levels wear correct protective clothing and dispose of wastes in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation's procedures empty coin, stock and maintain machines and notify relevant personnel of faults maintain a facility/area using equipment consistent with level of responsibility |
Interdependent assessment of units | This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s) SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil |
Required knowledge and skills | Required knowledge The main types of cleaning agents and their correct uses Hazards associated with cleaning agents and methods of minimising these Symbols used to identify hazards Treatment procedures for chemical spillage's on the skin and the floor The relevant provisions for the employees under the Health and Safety Act pertaining to the handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals Location of the Health and Safety Act requirements Organisation's codes or practice for dealing with lost belongings and the possible consequences of not following these Correct clothing, equipment and work methods Correct and hygienic methods for disposing of waste Organisation ordering procedures Relevant health and safety legislation Basic Machinery operation, eg, whipper snipper, lawn mowers, cleaners Types of supplies available and necessary, ie, Occupational Health and Safety regulations Required skills Communication/interpersonal skills to notify of faults and cleaning schedules Operating basic machinery Identifying hazards/unclean area/pollution Using cleaning materials Gardening and operation of gardening equipment Cleaning techniques Monitoring supplies Writing order/requests Checking expiry dates Organising Disposal of dangerous materials Booking procedures |
Resource implications | Physical resources - assessment of this unit of competency requires access to A real work environment cleaning and maintenance equipment supplies coin operated machines Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations |
Consistency in performance | Due to issues of variations in work environments, this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range of Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment at any given time |
Context for assessment | For valid and reliable assessment competency must be demonstrated in a real work facility with clients in the community recreation, outdoor recreation or sport industries Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
KEY COMPETENCIES | ||||||
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information | Communicate Ideas&Information | Plan&Organise Activities | Work with Others&in Teams | Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques | Solve Problems | Use Technology |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices. The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task: Use routine approaches Select from routine approaches Establish new approaches Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting information about the facility such as quantities of supplies, cleanliness of areas and organising appropriate maintenance work Communicating ideas and information - Communicating maintenance tasks that may impact on the safety of clients Planning and organising activities - Planning and organising facility maintenance Working with teams and others - Coordinating maintenance work with colleagues and clients in order to minimise disruption to service delivery Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Stocktaking and ordering of maintenance supplies Solving problems - Not applicable Using technology - Using current technology for safe operation of equipment, etc Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies. |
Range Statement
Range Statements The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency |
CATEGORIES | |
Administration | [all categories] maintenance activities may include but are not limited to booking procedures |
Chemicals | [all categories] types bleach based acid based chemicals used for the purification of water floor seals handling protective clothing managing incidents such as spillage storage location maintenance of area monitoring shelf life |
Cleaning agents to be used | [all categories] may include acid/alkaline based chemicals heavy-duty detergents organic solvents abrasives |
Facility/area | [all categories] may include outdoor indoor dry and wet recreation centre/facility built and non-built |
General cleaning equipment | [all categories] manual equipment mechanical equipment |
Guidelines | [all categories] written safety procedures for the facility manufacturer's guidelines |
Legislative context | [all categories] State/Territory statutory requirements local laws, by-laws ordinances and policy |
Machines | [all categories] may include telephones dispensing machines |
Maintenance | [all categories] may include lawn mowing edging tree lopping maintaining supplies minor repairs cleaning facility |
Maintenance activities | [all categories] may include restocking emptying coins cleaning safety inspection |
Procedures | [all categories] written safety/operating standards |
Safety regulations | [all categories] current Occupational Health and Safety Act current control of hazardous substances current activity-specific safety regulations |
Supplies | [all categories] may include first aid and sun cream chemicals for facility, eg, pool for cleaning, eg, detergent, wax office supplies hygiene/sanitary products supplies specific to recreation activity or service requirements |
Wastes | [all categories] types may include blood bandages chemicals sanitary bins garbage sharps handling protective clothing safe disposal guidelines |
Work environment | [all categories] varies with respect to size of the organisation location organisational structure nature of the service provided availability of resources |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.