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Prepare and maintain the work area

Prepare and maintain the work area

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP2030
State Code
OBQ65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions in the workplace and prepare and maintain a 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clean work area
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm requirements for cleaning duties
  • 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Determine and prepare cleaning equipment, chemicals and detergents for specific tasks to manufacturer specifications and WHS requirements
  • 1.4 Carry out cleaning according to WHS requirements and enterprise requirements
2. Maintain work area
  • 2.1 Confirm and organise tasks according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Identify, store and maintain tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and operator safety requirements
  • 2.3 Load and unload required materials and equipment according to materials handling and WHS requirements
  • 2.4 Dispose of waste according to WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
3. Restore work area to required condition
  • 3.1 Clean work area following work activity according to WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Dispose of cleaning materials according to WHS and environmental requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Confirm work area meets enterprise requirements
4. Retrieve and store materials
  • 4.1 Retrieve artwork, information, used plates and film following inventory control procedures and enterprise requirements
  • 4.2 Store artwork and other materials according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP36 ICPSUP203 Prepare and maintain the work area Unit of competency