Prepare for work in the cleaning industry

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PRMCL40A, 'Prepare for work in the cleaning industry'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare for work in the cleaning industry' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify roles and responsibilities

1.1 Demonstrate a commitment to complying with applicable legislation, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements related to employment in the cleaning industry

1.2 Identify the various roles and responsibilities of appropriate persons related to employment within the cleaning industry

1.3 Demonstrate a commitment to understanding the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

1.4 Demonstrate a commitment to a high level of personal presentation and hygiene in accordance with company requirements

2 Work safely and effectively in the cleaning industry

2.1 Discuss preparation, cleaning and tidying of different work sites in accordance with OHS and company requirements

2.2 Identify different soil types and surface types of areas to be cleaned and suitable cleaning technique(s) in accordance with company requirements

2.3 Identify selection of equipment, chemicals and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for cleaning technique(s) in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

2.4 Select and use equipment and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

2.5 Discuss safety-check, maintenance and storage requirements of equipment, PPE and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, OHS and company requirements

3 Follow routine instructions

3.1 Demonstrate routine work order procedures are received, understood and followed in correct sequence in accordance with company requirements

3.2 Demonstrate all work orders are carried out in accordance with company requirements

3.3 Record routine information in accordance with company requirements

4 Identify future career opportunities

4.1 Discuss possible career opportunities in accordance with company requirements

4.2 Discuss development opportunities and potential learning pathways with appropriate person(s)


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMCL40A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM10104 - Certificate I in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)