Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMCL21B Clean industrial machinery
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to clean industrial machinery. This is usually performed on a planned or rostered basis with the machinery being taken out of operation for cleaning.
The unit requires the ability to assess the extent of the cleaning task through knowledge of the characteristics of surfaces and types of surface soiling. It also requires understanding of client requirements and the ability to apply company policies and procedures in order to perform the task. Selecting the appropriate equipment, chemicals and cleaning methods is essential to performing the task safely and efficiently.
Application of the Unit
Machinery cleaning usually occurs in industrial, food manufacturing and processing or mining environments. Cleaners are not usually involved in the routine cleaning of operational machinery for safety and production reasons.
This unit of competency supports employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities. The work may be performed in teams or individually.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Assess suitability of industrial machinery for cleaning. |
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Machinery to be cleaned is assessed, work order is reviewed according to company requirements , and issues are clarified with appropriate persons . |
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Hazards and risks in work site are identified and controlled according to legislative , occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements . |
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Machinery surfaces and soil types are identified by observation according to work order and company requirements. |
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1.4 |
Machinery cleaning hazards are assessed according to work order and legislation, OHS and company requirements. |
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Cleaning techniques are selected according to work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements . |
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Pre-existing damage is identified and reported to appropriate persons according to company requirements. |
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Select equipment and chemicals. |
2.1 |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements. |
2.2 |
Equipment and chemicals are selected for work order according to OHS and company requirements. |
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2.3 |
Operational effectiveness of equipment is checked according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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Equipment is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements. |
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Chemicals are prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Prepare machinery and site. |
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Hazards in work site are confirmed and risks are controlled and reassessed according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Signage and barriers are installed as required to maximise public safety during cleaning operation according to work order, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Existing access platforms are used according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements. |
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Items and areas requiring protection from damage are covered and secured according to work order, manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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Work restrictions affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are notified. |
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Clean machinery. |
4.1 |
Heavily soiled areas are prepared according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
4.2 |
Machinery is cleaned using equipment, PPE, chemicals and cleaning techniques and according to client requirements, work order, manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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4.3 |
Machinery is inspected for residual spots, marks and soil and spot cleaned as required according to work order and company requirements. |
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4.4 |
Work is performed according to work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Tidy work site. |
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Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client specifications, work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements. |
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Signage and barriers are removed according to work order, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. |
6.1 |
Equipment and PPE are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, OHS and company requirements. |
6.2 |
Equipment and PPE are safety checked according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements, and required maintenance is recorded according to company requirements. |
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6.3 |
Equipment and PPE are stored and maintained to allow ready access according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements. |
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6.4 |
Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstrations of cleaning industrial machinery involving at least two different types of machinery and two different work site environments. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, such as:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Machinery may include: |
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Work order information may include: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: |
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Soil types may include: |
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Machinery cleaning hazards may include: |
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Cleaning techniques may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Chemicals may include: |
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Signage and barriers may include: |
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Damage may be caused by: |
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Work restrictions may include: |
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Waste may be either solid or liquid and include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cleaning operations
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.