Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean and inspect pooled equipment.

It includes identifying workplace procedures, resources and job specifications for cleaning pooled equipment; inspecting and cleaning pooled equipment; and monitoring and maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of pooled equipment, cleaning and storage areas relevant to pooled equipment manufacturing processes.

Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team or group environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Not applicable.

W – Equipment and Systems Operations

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Prepare for inspecting and cleaning pooled equipment 

1.1 

Workplace operating procedures, including work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for pooled equipment cleaning, are identified and read

1.2 

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3 

Equipment, including appropriate engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) and consumables, are selected in accordance with work area requirements

1.4 

Specific requirements for pooled equipment inspection and cleaning are identified and used in planning of work activities

1.5 

Requirements for organisation of pooled equipment storage before and after cleaning are identified to meet workplace requirements

2 

Inspect and clean pooled equipment 

2.1 

Information on serviceability requirements of pooled equipment for required purposes is accessed and read

2.2 

Pooled equipment design features are noted and types are identified for purpose

2.3 

Pooled equipment is inspected prior to and during cleaning to ensure condition is appropriate for required use

2.4 

Damaged pooled equipment is tagged for repair, recycling or disposal and reported to relevant personnel

2.5 

Pooled equipment is cleaned following workplace procedures

2.6 

Pooled equipment is sorted and stacked in appropriate storage areas

2.7 

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace practices and safe work procedures

3 

Monitor and maintain cleanliness and tidiness of pooled equipment cleaning and storage areas 

3.1 

Pooled equipment cleaning and storage area is continuously monitored for cleanliness, safety and tidiness

3.2 

Housekeeping issues are raised with appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 

Cleaning equipment and supplies are maintained and stored

4 

Complete assigned pooled equipment cleaning and inspection duties 

4.1 

Assigned pooled equipment cleaning and inspection duties are conducted in accordance with workplace requirements

4.2 

Documentation concerning cleaning operations is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIW2021 Clean and inspect pallets.

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures
• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• communicating effectively with relevant personnel
• identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment
• inspecting pooled equipment to workplace standards
• interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
• maintaining cleaning tools and equipment
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule
• reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
• tagging damaged pooled equipment for repair, recycling or disposal
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• documentation and recording requirements for cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment
• equipment used for cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in its use
• housekeeping standards and procedures
• operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment
• potential problems and possible solutions for cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment
• relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines
• relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry guidelines relating to cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment
• site layout and obstacles
• workplace procedures and policies for cleaning and inspecting pooled equipment including test methods for pooled equipment strength and integrity

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.