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Clean premises and equipment

Clean premises and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHACS006B
State Code
WB932
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
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 requires the ability to set up cleaning equipment and to safely clean premises and equipment using resources efficiently to reduce negative environmental impacts. 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.
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.
4 Reduce negative environmental impacts.
  • 4.1 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently when cleaning premises to reduce negative environmental impacts.
  • 4.2 Safely dispose of all waste, especially hazardous substances, to minimise negative environmental impacts.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6311 SITHACS006A Clean premises and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF583 SITHACS101 Clean premises and equipment Unit of competency