Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMCL35B Maintain a cleaning storage area
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to maintain cleaning equipment and consumable storage areas, which may be a vehicle or premises. The movement and control of equipment, chemicals and consumables used in the provision of cleaning services are also addressed.
The unit requires the ability to maintain and operate a safe and efficient cleaning storage area according to legislative requirements. Maintaining the storage area requires the ability to follow established procedures, understand issues associated with storing and using chemicals, and adhere to legislative and public health and safety requirements.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities. The unit applies to persons whose major function is cleaning, not storekeeping.
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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Maintain storage area |
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Storage area is secured from unauthorised access according to legislative , occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements . |
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Hazards are identified and risks are controlled in storage area according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Safety warnings are prominently displayed and safety information is made accessible according to legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Equipment is stored, maintained and checked to enable ready access and re-use according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Chemicals and consumables are stored according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is cleaned, safety- checked and stored, and maintenance requirements are recorded according to manufacturer specifications, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Work site communication devices and documents are reviewed and responded to according to company requirements. |
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Collected waste is disposed of according to work order , manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements . |
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Storage area is made accessible and free of obstacles according to practical restrictions of site or vehicle, and according to OHS and company requirements. |
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Control and maintain stocks of equipment and chemicals |
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Inventory system of equipment, PPE, chemicals and consumables with maximum and minimum holding levels is operated and maintained according to legislative and company requirements. |
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Usage patterns are monitored and chemicals and consumables are re-ordered to maintain required levels according to company requirements. |
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Labelling system of containers is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Chemicals and consumables are issued on a first-in first-out basis according to company requirements. |
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2.5 |
Chemicals are prepared according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Obsolete equipment, chemicals and waste are collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Respond to emergency situations |
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Spillages and emergency situations are responded to with emergency response procedures according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Regulatory and company documentation is prepared according to environmental, legislative, 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 at least two practical demonstrations of maintaining cleaning storage areas. |
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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Storage area may be a vehicle, room, storage cupboard or other secure area separate from normal client functions and 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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Company requirements may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Safety warnings may include: |
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Safety information may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications 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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Work site communication devices may include: |
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Waste may be either solid or liquid and include: |
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Work order information may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Emergency response procedures include: |
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Regulatory and company documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cleaning operations
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.