List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Transfer waste materials | 1.1 Identify different types of waste materials 1.2 Explain workplace requirements for transferring waste materials to designated storage area |
2. Clean site | 2.1 Identify steps in a cleaning schedule 2.2 Identify and explain workplace and regulatory requirements related to cleaning the workplace 2.3 Identify and report health, hygiene and sanitation hazards according to workplace and health and safety requirements 2.4 Identify housekeeping tasks according to workplace and health and safety requirements 2.5 Identify appropriate cleaning equipment 2.6 Identify workplace and regulatory requirements related to post-cleaning monitoring |
3. Use chemicals correctly | 3.1 Identify chemicals used in the workplace 3.2 Cite Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemicals and their contents 3.3 Explain workplace health and safety precautions for the use, handling and storage of chemicals are explained according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements 3.4 Handle chemicals are handled in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and manufacturer's instructions at all times 3.5 Store chemicals according to workplace health and safety, manufacturer's and workplace requirements |
The candidate must explain cleaning programs that are carried out in the workplace.
The candidate must:
identify and follow a cleaning schedule
correctly use cleaning chemicals for the work site and conditions
correctly transfer waste materials to workplace requirements
use communication skills relevant to work instructions
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
steps in a cleaning program
workplace health and safety requirements for cleaning with chemicals
common hazards and the importance of maintaining a sanitary work environment
importance of correct waste disposal
importance of cleaning the whole work area when product has been removed
importance of following a cleaning schedule
purpose and action of detergents and sanitisers
workplace requirements relevant to cleaning
equipment used to transfer waste
factors inhibiting achieving adequate standards of cleanliness
waste materials for transfer and explain waste transfer requirements and conditions
housekeeping tasks to be completed according to workplace procedures
Assessment must occur in the workplace for established cleaning programs.
Competency must be demonstrated for specific plant cleaning programs.
As a minimum, three different forms of assessment must be used.
Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.