Assessment Requirements for HLTHSS003 Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTHSS003 Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Merged HLTMS206D/HLTMS208D. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed organisation procedures, including selecting correct equipment and agents, to undertake cleaning of a clinical setting with the following hazards:

clinical waste

body fluid spill

sharps.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

organisation procedures relating to cleaning, including:

schedules and routines

use of cleaning agents

surface type requirements

sharps handling

manual handling

infection control

gross tissue samples

surface types and textures and suitable cleaning equipment, agents and methods

manufacturers’ guidelines for cleaning equipment and agents

range and extent of cleaning responsibilities in relation to other aspects of the worker’s role

cleaning hazards, including:

clinical waste, body fluids and tissue

slippery surfaces

loose electrical fittings

broken glass

high bacteria growths

needle stick injuries

sharp surfaces

fumes from cleaning agents

allergic reactions

client’s cleaning chemical mixtures

unlabelled cleaning chemical containers

types of cleaning agents, including:

chemical mixed on the job or pre-mixed

neutral PH detergents

acidic cleaners

graffiti remover.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

cleaning schedules and routines

clinical setting and items to be cleaned

personal protective equipment

cleaning agents and equipment

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705