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 clean using pressure washing. | 1.1. | Type and condition of surfaces to be pressure washed are assessed, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified. |
| 1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Soil types are identified by observation and cleaning chemicals required for the task are selected and prepared. |
| 1.4. | Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| | 1.5. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.6. | Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
2. | Use pressure washing equipment and techniques. | 2.1. | Items requiring protection from pressure spray are covered and secured according to specified requirements. |
| 2.2. | Heavily soiled areas are pre-sprayed according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
| 2.3. | Pressure washing is conducted using equipment and chemicals and according to manufacturer specifications. |
| 2.4. | Hand washing is performed on areas requiring additional treatment, using suitable equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer specifications. |
| | 2.5. | Washed area is rinsed using required equipment and allowed to dry. |
3. | Tidy work site. | 3.1. | Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.2. | Protective coverings are removed and items returned to position according to specified requirements. |
| 3.3. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
4. | Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. | 4.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 4.2. | 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 pressure wash three of the following surface types:
brick, including rendered brick surfaces
concrete, including polished concrete
metal surfaces, including industrial kitchen equipment and industrial machinery
painted
polyresin.
In doing the above work, the person must:
remove three of the following different soil types:
graffiti
grease and oil
mould and mildew
pollution marks
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task
identify surface and soil types
select and prepare required cleaning equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning chemicals
use safe and efficient cleaning methods using pressure washing.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
suitability of different surfaces for pressure washing
key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to cleaning using pressure washing, including industry advisory standards and codes, such as dangerous goods codes
processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:
chemicals past their expiry date
obsolete equipment
disposal of packaging
sweeping detritus
used containers
used or contaminated PPE
used or unused chemicals
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)
range and functionality of equipment used in pressure washing
procedures for selecting and applying cleaning chemicals required for different surfaces, including:
acid cleaners
alkaline cleaners
low environmental impact chemicals
neutral cleaners
solvent cleaners.
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
physical conditions:
suitable work site with range of 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.