Assessment Requirements for SITHACS001 Clean premises and equipment

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Assessment Requirements for SITHACS001 Clean premises and equipment

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

select and safely use cleaning agents and equipment to clean six different areas from the following, including both wet and dry areas:

balconies

bathrooms

bedrooms

function rooms

kitchens

lounge areas

public areas

storage areas

complete above cleaning tasks to required standards while:

conserving resources in the cleaning process

disposing or recycling of waste

using correct manual-handling and cleaning techniques

using hygienic cleaning practices

completing tasks within commercially-realistic timeframes.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

cleaning chemicals, equipment and procedures for wet and dry surfaces and materials:

wet:

toilets

basins

sinks

walls

dry:

carpet

laminate

soft furnishings

woodwork

safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to clean wet and dry areas

role and use of safety data sheets (SDS)

safe manual-handling techniques when:

carrying

lifting

pulling

pushing

safe handling and disposal requirements for hazardous cleaning products

hygiene procedures and requirements:

hygiene responsibilities of cleaning staff

hygiene hazards for cleaning

potential food contamination and transmission of airborne illnesses

cleaning practices that minimise hygiene risks

ways of minimising negative environmental impacts in the cleaning process:

resource conservation – energy and water

waste disposal

standards for presentation of premises and organisational procedures to achieve them.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational commercial environment. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

fixtures:

chairs

desks

lamps and light fittings

mini-bar or refrigerator

shower, bath or spa

soft furnishings

telephone

television

toilet

vanity unit and hand basin

wall mirrors

small equipment:

bed linen and pillows

crockery

cutlery

electric kettles or jugs

fire extinguishers

glassware

radio or alarm clock

tea and coffee making facilities

towels and bathrobes

waste paper bin and liners

cleaning equipment:

electrically operated equipment:

polishers

scrubbers

vacuum cleaners

garbage receptacles

manual equipment:

brushes

buckets

dusters

mops

pans

tea towels

toilet brushes

range of cloths:

dry

dusting

lint-free

polishing

wet

cleaning agents and chemicals for hard and soft surfaces:

acid-based products

agents for specialised surfaces:

glass

wood

cream cleansers

deodorisers

disinfectants

laundry detergent

multi-surface cleaners

sanitisers

spot cleaning agents

pesticides

personal protective clothing:

aprons

breathing apparatus

gloves

goggles and masks

headwear

jackets

overalls

waterproof clothing and footwear

wet and dry areas to be cleaned, that include a range of different hard and soft surfaces

organisational specifications:

equipment manufacturer instructions

product manufacturer instructions

procedures for cleaning premises and equipment

standards for presentation of premises.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694