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. | Initiate equipment audit and maintenance procedures. | 1.1. | Initial equipment audit is conducted and number, type, age and condition of work site cleaning equipment are identified and noted. |
| 1.2. | Maintenance requirements and service providers for different types of equipment are determined from manufacturer recommendations and company procedures. |
| 1.3. | Maintenance schedules and checklists for work site equipment are developed and confirmed with cleaning team, service providers and required company personnel. |
| 1.4. | Work site equipment audit schedule is developed and confirmed with required company personnel. |
2. | Manage equipment faults. | 2.1. | Company procedures for equipment fault reporting are confirmed and explained to cleaning team members. |
| 2.2. | Equipment fault reports are followed up promptly and substitute equipment is provided to cleaning team, or alternative cleaning methods are explained and demonstrated as required. |
| 2.3. | Service providers are notified of equipment faults, and repair or replacement strategies are negotiated, actioned and recorded. |
| 2.4. | Repaired or replacement equipment is examined and operation is checked according to company procedures before releasing to cleaning team for use. |
3. | Monitor equipment maintenance. | 3.1. | Maintenance activities to be conducted by cleaning staff are explained and demonstrated, and observed and checked periodically. |
| 3.2. | Regular maintenance checklists completed by cleaning team are monitored. |
| 3.3. | Maintenance conducted by service providers, including electrical tag and testing services, is monitored to ensure scheduled checks are completed. |
| 3.4. | Maintenance records and reports from service providers are reviewed and processed according to workplace procedures. |
4. | Audit and manage work site equipment. | 4.1. | Number, type, age and condition of work site cleaning equipment are assessed and compared to initial or previous audit and noted. |
| 4.2. | Equipment requiring replacement is noted and suitable alternatives are researched and discussed with cleaning team and required company personnel. |
| 4.3. | Replacement equipment is selected and obtained according to company procedures. |
| 4.4. | Industry information is reviewed regularly and new types of equipment suitable for workplace cleaning activities are noted for future reference. |
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 audit cleaning equipment and manage and monitor equipment servicing, maintenance and replacement for a cleaning work site.
The cleaning equipment to be audited must include five of the following:
high pressure hose
high-reach safety ladder
steam cleaner
industrial vacuum cleaner
buffer
scrubber
sweeper.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
communication strategies for ensuring cleaning team members understand equipment maintenance and fault reporting requirements
types of equipment used in the cleaning industry
manufacturer recommendations for equipment maintenance and servicing requirements
common faults in cleaning equipment and repairs required to rectify them
company procedures relating to auditing equipment and managing maintenance and supply, including:
engaging service providers
fault reporting
health and safety
purchasing.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
at least five pieces of the cleaning equipment listed in the performance evidence
specifications:
company procedures for maintaining cleaning equipment
manufacturer recommendations for maintaining and servicing equipment
physical conditions:
work site with cleaning team
relationships with team members and supervisor:
supervisory responsibility for a small team.
Timeframe:
according to client requirements.
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.