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Overview cleaning program

Overview cleaning program

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMP2196B
State Code
W6669
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/03/2010
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
24/03/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to gain an overview of cleaning programs that are carried out in the workplace. The cleaning programs detail the general cleaning of the workplace using detergents and sanitisers. This cleaning is usually performed after the product has been removed from the work area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Transfer waste materials
  • 1.1. Different types of waste materials are identified.
  • 1.2. Workplace requirements for transferring waste materials to designated storage area are explained.
2. Clean site
  • 2.1. Steps in a cleaning schedule are identified.
  • 2.2. Workplace and regulatory requirements related to cleaning the workplace are identified and explained.
  • 2.3. Health, hygiene and sanitation hazards are identified and reported according to workplace and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • 2.4. Housekeeping tasks are identified according to workplace and OH&S requirements.
  • 2.5. Appropriate cleaning equipment is identified.
  • 2.6. Workplace and regulatory requirements related to post-cleaning monitoring are identified.
3. Use chemicals correctly
  • 3.1. Chemicals used in the workplace are identified.
  • 3.2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals and their contents are cited.
  • 3.3. OH&S precautions for the use, handling and storage of chemicals are explained according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 3.4. Chemicals are handled in accordance with OH&S requirements and manufacturer's instructions at all times.
  • 3.5. Chemicals are stored according to OH&S, manufacturer's and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1645 MTMP2196A Overview cleaning program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8902 MTMP2196C Overview cleaning program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D762 CPP20611 Certificate II in Cleaning Operations Qualification