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.
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. | Plan and prepare to restore hard floor surface. | 1.1. | Work instructions are obtained, and type of hard floorsurface and surface coating are identified. |
| 1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Restoration techniques are selected according to company requirements. |
| 1.4. | Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| | 1.5. | Required cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared. |
| | 1.6. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
2. | Remove existing surface coating from hard floor. | 2.1. | Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed. |
| 2.2. | Wet and dry embedded soil types are removed and disposed of according to company requirements. |
| 2.3. | Existing surface coating is sanded or stripped off hard floor using chemicals and equipment that are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications. |
| 2.4. | Chemical residue is rinsed off hard floor and liquid waste is disposed of according to manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements. |
3. | Seal exposed hard floor surface. | 3.1. | Exposed floor is checked to be dry and clean of all chemical residue, and loose soil and debris are dry vacuumed. |
| | 3.2. | Sealant is applied to hard floor surface using correct application techniques and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and health and safety requirements. |
| | 3.3. | Sealant is allowed to dwell according to manufacturer recommendations. |
| | 3.4. | Additional coats of sealant are applied according to manufacturer and client recommendations. |
4. | Tidy work site. | 4.1. | Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to job requirements. |
| 4.2. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
5. | Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. | 5.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 5.2. | Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also restore:
three of the following hard floor surfaces:
brick
concrete
cork
granite
parquetry
pavers
quarry tiles
rubber
slate
terrazzo
vinyl
two different timber floor surfaces.
In doing the above work, the person must:
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task
identify type and condition of hard floor surface techniques required for the task
correctly and safely handle waste, including contaminated materials.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
types and characteristics of different hard floor surfaces and restoration methods for:
non-slip
porous or non-porous
sealed or unsealed
smooth or textured
environmental requirements relating to restoring hard floor surfaces, including:
clean-up, containment and isolation procedures
emergency chemical spill control measures
environmental protection agency requirements relating to restoring hard floor surfaces
hazardous materials handling
use of low-energy cleaning methods
use of low-moisture cleaning methods
use of low water-use equipment and water-efficient cleaning methods
use of non-chemical cleaning methods
processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:
chemicals past their expiry date
obsolete equipment
packaging
sweeping detritus
used containers
used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)
used or unused chemicals
range, type and characteristics of timber floor sealants:
oil modified products
water-based acrylic
water-based urethane
key requirements of legislation and regulations relating to restoring hard floor surfaces, including:
chemical controls
chemical registers and manifests
environmental protection
industrial equipment certificates of competency or licences
health and safety legislation and regulations
safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:
emergency chemical spill control measures
routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals
safe methods for diluting chemicals
working according to safety data sheets (SDS)
types and uses of different scrubbing machine pads:
white
red
green
blue
techniques for identifying type of existing sealant on floors
techniques for applying sealants to different hard floor types
types and application of different signs and barricades to be installed prior to cleaning, including:
physical barriers and restraints erected to restrict access to site
signs complying with legislative requirements and Australian standards warning of danger or adverse conditions, including:
cleaning in progress
hazardous chemicals in use or present in work area
types, characteristics and application methods of cleaning chemicals and equipment used in restoring hard floor surfaces.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as listed in the range of conditions
PPE as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
equipment operating manuals
product labels
SDS
safety instructions
physical conditions:
work site or venue with hard floor surfaces as listed in the performance evidence
relationships with team members and supervisor:
work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.
Timeframe:
as specified by the task.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.