Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 17.0. Editorial corrections in the Knowledge Evidence. |
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 15.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPCLO3009 Clean glass surfaces. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assess the glass surface to be cleaned, identify the type of soil present, and then select the appropriate cleaning methods, equipment and cleaning agents. Glass surfaces are cleaned using standard and extension equipment if height access is required.
This unit applies to cleaning industry personnel who work alone or in teams in commercial and domestic sites. They use a range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine cleaning activities and provide solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
All work must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS), and codes of practice as well as organisational procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Cleaning
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Plan and prepare to clean glass surfaces. |
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Identify cleaning requirements and worksite access and security procedures and, if needed, clarify issues with supervisor, team member or client. |
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Select, check for fit and serviceability, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS and job requirements. |
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Identify site hazards and risks, position safety signage and barriers according to WHS and job requirements. |
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Move and protect items, as required, to permit access and prevent damage according to WHS and job requirements. |
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Check and document pre-existing damage to surfaces according to organisational requirements. |
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Confirm glass features and soil type to determine the appropriate equipment and cleaning agents and confirm requirements for safe use according to manufacturer instructions. |
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Select and prepare the appropriate equipment and cleaning agents and determine sequence of tasks according to WHS and job requirements. |
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Clean glass. |
2.1 |
Spot clean by carefully removing soil from glass surface, as required, using appropriate methods. |
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Wash and remove excess moisture using equipment and cleaning agents according to manufacturer recommendations, WHS and job requirements. |
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Wipe surrounding surfaces to remove soil and waste according to job requirements. |
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Complete work activities. |
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Tidy work area, remove safety signage, barriers and protective covers and dispose of soil and waste in accordance with WHS and environmental requirements. |
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Safely clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by organisational standards. |
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Check cleaning equipment for faults, wear or damage and report in accordance with organisational requirements. |
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Record site cleaning and store cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with organisational requirements. |
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Foundation Skills
As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:
- reading skills to interpret safety signs and symbols in work area and on cleaning agent labels
- numeracy skills to measure quantities of cleaning agents.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPCLO3009 Clean glass surfaces.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b
