Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comment |
Release 1 |
Replaces superseded non-equivalent CPPCCL2007A Perform basic stain removal. This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 4. |
Release 2 |
Minor update to typo in the Knowledge Evidence, replace 'distilling' with 'diluting'. This version released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 5. |
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify the nature of carpet stains and remove the stains using selected stain removal techniques, chemicals and equipment. The selection of required equipment, chemicals and methods is essential for performing the task safely and efficiently.
The unit supports carpet cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites. Removing stains can occur as a separate task or in conjunction with other cleaning tasks, such as daily vacuuming, extraction and general carpet cleaning.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Cleaning operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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Plan and prepare to remove stain. |
1.1. |
Type of carpet fibre and construction are assessed, job requirements reviewed, and issues clarified as required. |
1.2. |
Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements . |
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1.3. |
Stain type is identified through observation or by discussing and clarifying with client, and previous treatments or removal techniques that have been applied are confirmed. |
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1.4. |
Required stain removal process is determined according to carpet type and cause of stain, client is advised of likelihood of treatment success, and client approval to proceed with stain removal process is obtained before commencing work. |
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Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
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1.6. |
Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared. |
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1.7. |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
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Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
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1.9. |
Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
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1.10. |
Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency for completing cleaning requirements. |
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2. |
Treat carpet stain. |
2.1. |
Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed. |
2.2. |
Physical remnants of stain are removed as much as possible using technique suited to cause of stain. |
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2.3. |
Required cleaning chemical is applied and allowed to dwell according to manufacturer specifications. |
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2.4. |
Carpet is inspected for evidence of previously used chemicals that may impede the cleaning process and all chemicals are removed using water treatment before reapplying chemical. |
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2.5. |
Treated area is agitated using required equipment and inspected to check that stain removal technique and process are working. |
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2.6. |
Cleaning process is continued until stain is completely removed or until agreed job requirements have been met. |
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3. |
Finalise stain removal. |
3.1. |
Chemical residue is extracted using required extraction equipment and techniques. |
3.2. |
Treated carpet is checked for pH levels and neutraliser is applied if required. |
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3.3. |
Treated area is dried or left to dry according to company and job requirements. |
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3.4. |
Soil is removed and carpet is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, and legislative, health and safety, and company requirements. |
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3.5. |
Treated area is compared with surrounding surface area to determine need for further action according to job and company requirements. |
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3.6. |
Results are reported according to company requirements. |
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4. |
Tidy work site. |
4.1. |
Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
4.2. |
Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requirements. |
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4.3. |
Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
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5. |
Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. |
5.1. |
Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
5.2. |
Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Skill |
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Numeracy skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Writing skills to: |
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Teamwork skills to: |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Type of carpet fibre must include: |
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Hazards that must be assessed include: |
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Health and safety requirements must include: |
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Stain types must include at least three of the following: |
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Equipment must include at least two of the following: |
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Cleaning chemicals must include: |
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Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following: |
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Cleaned must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
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