Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMCL33B Plan for safe and efficient cleaning activities
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan for safe and efficient cleaning activities. The unit covers general issues that need to be addressed in each work site for each cleaning activity to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.
The unit requires the ability to assess cleaning tasks, associated hazards and security issues on the work site, maintain personal safety, and select safe and efficient cleaning methods. These work functions are performed each time a cleaner enters a work site and are carried out within company guidelines.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
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
This unit contains employability skills..
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 cleaning situation. |
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Work order is reviewed according to company requirements . |
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Work site assessment is made according to company, environmental, legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements. |
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Work order is checked to determine staffing and time allocation for cleaning operation according to company requirements. |
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Access to equipment, chemicals, consumables and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for implementing work order is determined according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Issues are clarified with appropriate persons according to company requirements. |
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Work schedules are amended to reflect changed situations according to company requirements. |
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Pre-existing damage is identified and reported to appropriate persons according to work order and company requirements. |
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Assess hazards. |
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Hazards in work site are identified according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Risks arising from hazards in work site are controlled according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Hazards remaining in work site area are reported to appropriate persons according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Assess work site security risks. |
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Security arrangements on work site are identified and implemented according to work order, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Emergency response and evacuation procedures are reviewed according to OHS and company requirements. |
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Security alarm systems are operated according to client specifications, work order, manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements. |
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Select suitable work methods. |
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Cleaning methods are selected according to work order and environmental, 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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4.3 |
Cleaning activity is arranged to minimise disruption to personnel according to work order and company requirements. |
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Equipment is used according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Chemicals are prepared according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Work restrictions affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are notified according to 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 planning for safe and efficient cleaning activities involving at least 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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Work order information may include: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Work site assessment may include: |
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Environmental requirements 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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Equipment may include: |
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Chemicals may include: |
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Consumables may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Signage and barriers may include: |
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Personnel may include: |
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Work restrictions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cleaning operations
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.