Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTMS206D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTMS206D - Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
Description This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for general cleaning duties to maintain a clinical area in a clean and tidy condition, and fit for use
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit will apply to a variety of work roles, but is not intended for specialised or full-time, or substantially full-time, cleaning work rolesWork is often performed under limited supervision and generally within a team environment. Individuals are accountable for their own results
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maximise safety during cleaning
  • Correctly use personal protective equipment suitable for conditions and /or required by established procedures
  • Check cleaning equipment to be used for safe operation and set up to meet manufacturer's and relevant safety protocols
  • Where required, select suitable cleaning agents and prepare in accordance with manufacturer's and relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and in accordance with organisation policy
  • Where required, barricade work site and install appropriate signs to reduce safety hazards during cleaning activities
       
Element: Clean and maintain surfaces in clinical areas
  • Identify surface type and texture so that suitable cleaning equipment and method(s) can be selected
  • Select suitable cleaning agent
  • Prepare and clean surfaces as required by cleaning routines and organisation policy
  • Remove stains and spillages from surfaces
  • Remove dirt and soil
  • Maintain wet areas in an odour free, soil and hazard free condition
  • Dry surfaces as required
       
Element: Ensure maintenance of cleaning standards
  • Clean unit or location to achieve a low bacteria condition as required by organisation policy and procedures
  • Ensure surfaces and areas are regularly cleaned in accordance with the organisation's established cleaning schedules and routines
  • Follow all established procedures, including infection control as required to minimise cross infection
       
Element: Manage waste
  • Assess all waste for health and safety risks and handle in accordance with relevant organisation and WHS requirements
  • Remove waste promptly according to established procedures to maintain a clean and tidy environment/area and avoid build up of unpleasant odours
  • Where required, spot clean waste receptacles and surrounds and replace soiled liners to minimise build up of odour and to maintain a soiled-free appearance
       
Element: Store equipment and cleaning agents safely
  • Clean and dry equipment before storage
  • Store cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisation policy
       


Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations relevant to an identified work role

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace

Resources for assessment may include access to materials and space as required to demonstrate competence, such as:

relevant organisation policies and procedures

cleaning schedules

other documentation relevant to the work context such as:

floor plans

instructions for the use of equipment and chemicals

specific instructions for staff

Method of assessment may include:

Observation of work performance

Written tasks

Interviewing and questioning

Formal appraisal systems

Staff/client feedback

Portfolio/CV

Supporting statement of supervisor(s)

Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning

Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to achieve required cleaning outcomes in specific work environments and communities

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Correct hygiene procedures

Infection control policy and procedures

WHS implications of work

Other organisation policies and procedures relating to work performance

Range and extent of cleaning responsibilities in relation to other aspects of the worker's role

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Comply with WHS policies and procedures including infection control in a clinical setting

Correctly use relevant cleaning equipment and cleaning agents to achieve required cleaning standard

Handle waste safely and effectively in line with organisation waste management policy

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Minimise disruption to the work environment

Minimise safety hazards for self and others

Recognise and adapt to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others

Select and use equipment and cleaning agents effectively

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use effective communication to constructively achieve planned outcomes

Use equipment, signage and technology relevant to work safely and competently

Use numeracy skills to complete basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and recording numbers

Use procedures appropriate to the cleaning area and purpose

Use time management strategies to set priorities

Use reading and writing skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by organisation to a level of skill that may range across:

reading labels

reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals

understanding symbols used in WHS signs

Use literacy support available in the workplace if required, ranging from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available

Use oral communication skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in:

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

literacy as required in English or a community language, depending on client group and organisation requirements

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

A clinical setting may include:

Hospital ward

Residential care facility

Medical, allied health or other practitioner's rooms

A specific health care area eg sterilising unit, clinic, laboratory

Safety protocols may include:

The principle WHS Act in each state and territory and relevant national WHS standards

Infection control policy and procedures

Organisation policy

Established procedures

State, territory and national legislation and standards

Manufacturers' instructions

Use of cleaning products in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

Personal protective equipment may include:

Gloves

Safety glasses

Safety shoes

Face masks

Overalls

Hair nets

Hearing protection

Caps

Clothing used to maintain hygiene standards or

Clothing used as prescribed in manufacturers of chemicals or equipment

Signage

Cleaning equipment may include a range of:

Brooms

Mops

Brushes

Dusters / dusting and washing rags

Buckets

Hoses

Spotting agent dispensers

Wands

Sprayers

Pile lifter and auto sweeping

Air blowing

Vacuum cleaning

Scrubbing machines

Dry foam machine

Wands

Extraction machinery

Steam cleaners

Manufacturers' specifications and safety information is:

Pre-printed on chemical containers

On material data safety sheets

On laminated safety cards at the work site

On wall posters

Cleaning agents may be:

Chemicals mixed on the job or pre-mixed

Neutral PH detergents

Acidic cleaners

Graffiti remover

Cleaning operations may include:

Sweeping

Dusting

Scrubbing

Spotting

Polishing and buffing

Vacuuming

Mopping

Hazards and risks may include:

Clinical waste, body fluids or tissue

Slippery surfaces

Loose electrical fittings

Broken glass

High bacteria growths

Needle stick injuries

Sharp surfaces

Fumes from cleaning agents

Allergic reactions

Client's cleaning chemical mixtures

Unlabelled cleaning chemical containers

Surface types may include:

Floors, walls and ceilings

Fabric upholstery

Carpet

Rugs/mats

Coir matting

Concrete

Terrazzo

Vinyl

Slate

Ceramic

Wood/parquetry/polished wood

Marble

Plastic/acrylic

Laminate

Glass

Metal

Granite

Brick

Rubber

Synthetic grass

Benches and shelves

Furniture and equipment surfaces

Wet areas may include:

Restroom

Toilet

Bathroom/ensuite/spa

Wash up area

Kitchen, beverage area or servery

Laundry

Scrub area

Pan or utility roomlinic or treatment area

Sink

Waste may be:

Wet or dry

Paper

Dust

Food

Plant waste

Animal hair/fur

Clinical waste

Syringes

Body fluids and tissue

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Correctly use personal protective equipment suitable for conditions and /or required by established procedures 
Check cleaning equipment to be used for safe operation and set up to meet manufacturer's and relevant safety protocols 
Where required, select suitable cleaning agents and prepare in accordance with manufacturer's and relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and in accordance with organisation policy 
Where required, barricade work site and install appropriate signs to reduce safety hazards during cleaning activities 
Identify surface type and texture so that suitable cleaning equipment and method(s) can be selected 
Select suitable cleaning agent 
Prepare and clean surfaces as required by cleaning routines and organisation policy 
Remove stains and spillages from surfaces 
Remove dirt and soil 
Maintain wet areas in an odour free, soil and hazard free condition 
Dry surfaces as required 
Clean unit or location to achieve a low bacteria condition as required by organisation policy and procedures 
Ensure surfaces and areas are regularly cleaned in accordance with the organisation's established cleaning schedules and routines 
Follow all established procedures, including infection control as required to minimise cross infection 
Assess all waste for health and safety risks and handle in accordance with relevant organisation and WHS requirements 
Remove waste promptly according to established procedures to maintain a clean and tidy environment/area and avoid build up of unpleasant odours 
Where required, spot clean waste receptacles and surrounds and replace soiled liners to minimise build up of odour and to maintain a soiled-free appearance 
Clean and dry equipment before storage 
Store cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisation policy 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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