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. | Prepare for cleaning. | 1.1. | Area to be cleaned is assessed, and company and client requirements are identified and confirmed. |
1.2. | Pre-existing damage to surfaces is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
1.3. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
1.4. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
1.5. | Microfibre cleaning equipment is selected according to type of surface, level of soiling, and company colour-coding procedures; and is prepared for use. |
2. | Undertake cleaning process. | 2.1. | Water is applied to low level stains and surface is cleaned using selected equipment. |
2.2. | Dry microfibre cleaning equipment is applied to surfaces, dust and dry debris are removed, and surface cleaning is finished to client requirements. |
2.3. | Damp microfibre cleaning equipment is applied to surfaces, and surfaces are cleaned and finished according to client requirements. |
2.4. | Stains and marks that cannot be removed during the cleaning process are identified and reported according to company procedures and client requirements. |
| | 2.5. | Microfibre cleaning equipment is checked regularly during cleaning process and soiled equipment is stored separately from unsoiled equipment while moving between cleaning areas. |
3. | Clean and store equipment. | 3.1. | Microfibre cleaning equipmentis washed, dried and sanitised as required and according to manufacturer specifications. |
3.2. | Microfibre cleaning equipment is stored according to company procedures. |
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 clean two of the following surfaces in a commercial or residential work site, using microfibre and chemical-free cleaning techniques:
fittings
floor
furniture.
In doing the above work, the person must:
assess and manage work site risks
assess suitability of microfibre and chemical-free cleaning techniques for the task
clean and store used microfibre equipment at the end of the cleaning task according to manufacturer specifications.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
benefits and application of microfibre and low-water techniques when cleaning
characteristics and techniques of microfibre and chemical-free cleaning products
colour-coding conventions used when handling and storing cleaning products
company processes and procedures, including:
biological and viral control
emergency response and evacuation procedures
environmental protection procedures
hazard and risk assessment techniques
health and safety procedures
injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting
company procedures required for the cleaning tasks specified in the performance evidence, including:
client and contractual requirements
company service standards
documentation and information systems and processes
work roles and responsibilities
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices
methods for cleaning microfibre cloths and mops.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
microfibre cleaning equipment as listed in the range of conditions
personal protective equipment (PPE) as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
equipment operating manuals
colour-coding conventions
physical conditions:
suitable work site or venue with surfaces 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.