CPPCLO3029 Inspect sites prior to carpet cleaning

Release: 1

CPPCLO3029 Inspect sites prior to carpet cleaning

Modification History

Release 1.

Replaces superseded equivalent CPPCCL3019A Inspect sites prior to cleaning or treatment.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 4.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to complete an initial analysis of a site prior to the carpet-cleaning process to ensure proper assessment of carpet or fabric cleaning needs. The unit requires the ability to analyse potential hazards and risks, assess the condition of the carpet or upholstery, and communicate with the client to confirm client needs and expectations.

The unit supports carpet cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites.

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.
1.	Conduct pre-work site assessment.	1.1.	Approval to access and inspect premises is gained from client.
1.2.	Hazards are assessed, and risks are controlled and communicated to client.
1.3.	Future access requirements are identified and negotiated with client.
2.	Assess condition of carpet and upholstery.	2.1.	Age, usage patterns, and history of carpet or upholstery care are confirmed with client.
2.2.	Level of wear and tear, soil type, and carpet or fabric fading are identified and documented.
2.3.	Age, mobility and needs of people and pets on premises are identified to determine potential impact of work, which is then communicated to client.
3.	Determine and communicate approach to cleaning.	3.1.	Cleaning approach for carpet or upholstery is identified according to manufacturer specifications.
3.2.	Cleaning techniques that achieve desired outcomes and satisfy company procedures and legislative requirements are identified following analysis of gathered information.
3.3.	Cleaning technique, limitations of achievable results, and requirements for care after cleaning process are determined and communicated to client.

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.
Skill	Performance feature
Oral communication skills to:	ask questions to clarify job requirements respond clearly and concisely to client questions.
Reading skills to:	interpret directions and safety instructions, including: product labels safety data sheets (SDS).
Writing skills to:	document assessment and recommendations for the cleaning approach, limitations, and after care requirements.

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.
Hazards that must be assessed include:	biological and environmental contaminants chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation chemical reactivity dust and fibre particulates electrical environmental allergens explosions fatigue fire manual handling noise poor ventilation slips, trips and falls syringes and sharps working in confined spaces.
Soil types must include at least five of the following:	beverage blood candle wax chewing gum cigarette butts dust dye stuffs food grease heavy dirt build-up hospital waste hydrocarbons industrial and chemical waste lipstick nail polish oil paper plant stains rainwater shoe polish tar.

Unit Mapping Information

CPPCCL3019A Inspect sites prior to cleaning or treatment

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b