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Clean premises and equipment

Clean premises and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHACS006A
State Code
S6311
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/10/2008
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
27/10/2008
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out general cleaning duties as part of a job role in a tourism or hospitality enterprise or any other service industry context. It does not include contract cleaning which is covered by the Asset Maintenance Training Package.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select and set up equipment and materials.
  • 1.1 Select equipment according to type of cleaning to be undertaken.
  • 1.2 Check that all equipment is clean and in safe working condition prior to use.
  • 1.3 Select and prepare suitable wet and dry cleaning agents and chemicals according to relevant manufacturer and OHS and environmental requirements.
  • 1.4 Select and use protective clothing where necessary.
2 Clean wet and dry areas and associated equipment.
  • 2.1 Take account of potential customer inconvenience in scheduling and performing cleaning tasks.
  • 2.2 Prepare wet and dry areas to be cleaned and identify any hazards.
  • 2.3 Barricade the work area, or place warning signs as appropriate to reduce risk to colleagues and customers.
  • 2.4 Select and apply correct cleaning agents or chemicals for specific areas, according to manufacturer recommendations, safety procedures and enterprise policies and procedures.
  • 2.5 Select and apply correct agents and chemicals for particular equipment or surfaces.
  • 2.6 Use equipment correctly and safely.
  • 2.7 Dispose of garbage and used chemicals according to hygiene, safety and environmental legislation requirements.
3 Maintain and store cleaning equipment and chemicals.
  • 3.1 Clean equipment after use according to enterprise requirements and manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.2 Carry out or arrange routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify equipment faults and report them according to enterprise procedures.
  • 3.4 Store equipment in the designated area and in a condition ready for re-use.
  • 3.5 Store chemicals according to health and safety requirements.

electrically operated equipment such as scrubbers, polishers and vacuum cleaners

brushes and brooms

mops and buckets

dusters and pans

garbage receptacles.


general and spot cleaning agents

cleaning agents for specialised surfaces, including window and glass cleaners

disinfectants

pesticides

deodorisers

furniture and floor polishes.


enterprise policies and procedures related to cleaning operations and disposal of used chemicals

legislation related to general workplace safety, hazardous substances, and manual handling and storage requirements

enterprise security procedures.


overalls

jackets

aprons

goggles and masks

gloves

waterproof clothing and footwear

headwear

breathing apparatus.


bathrooms

bedrooms

kitchens

balconies

private lounge areas

internal and external public areas

function rooms

storage areas.


spillages

breakages, including broken glass

wet or slippery surfaces

broken or damaged furniture

fumes

blood

needles and syringes

used condoms

sharp objects, including knives and skewers

human waste

surgical dressings

fat and oil

heated utensils and surfaces

sharp food scraps, including bones and crustacean shells.


cleaning and maintenance guidelines

dosage and dilution of chemicals

safety requirements.


wiping down and cleaning

washing and rinsing

sanitising

drying out

dismantling and reassembling

emptying.


breakdowns

damage to parts, surfaces, electrical cords and connections.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of the importance of cleaning services to the overall quality of service provided by the organisation
ability to select and use relevant equipment and cleaning agents safely, efficiently and according to acceptable enterprise cleaning routines and timeframes
demonstration of skills through cleaning both wet and dry areas
completion of cleaning tasks within commercially realistic timeframes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
areas to be cleaned, including a range of different surfaces such as carpet, marble, ceramic, wood, clay, rubber, vinyl, leather, woodwork, painted surfaces, crystal, mirrors and glass, terrazzo, slate and granite
cleaning equipment and cleaning agents that reflect current industry practice, including:
cleaner's trolley
chemical dispenser
sink and sluice sink
storage areas
appropriate chemicals, detergents, deodorisers, polishes and sanitisers
cleaning products, including glass and multi-surface, cream and acid
range of cloths, including dry, wet, lint-free and dusting
toilet brush and toilet cleaning cloth
protective gloves
bucket, mop and floor rags
range of brooms, brushes, rags and dusters for different surfaces
window squeegee mop and extension poles
'wet floor' or 'cleaning in progress' signs
syringe bin and tongs
access to sanitary disposal systems
polishing machine
automatic scrubber.

Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of cleaning and maintenance activities
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures, materials equipment and legislation
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1998 THHGHS02B Clean premises and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WB932 SITHACS006B Clean premises and equipment Unit of competency
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