Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out manual cleaning and housekeeping procedures.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision across all sectors of the sugar milling industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for cleaning | 1.1 Prepare cleaning and sanitising agents, equipment and services for use according to workplace and safety requirements 1.2 Ensure equipment is safe to clean according to specifications |
2. Manually clean equipment | 2.1 Clean equipment to meet workplace requirements 2.2 Prepare equipment for sanitation after cleaning 2.3 Record cleaning data according to workplace procedures 2.4 Store agents and equipment according to workplace and safety procedures |
3. Collect and dispose of waste | 3.1 Sort and collect waste according to workplace procedures 3.2 Recycle and transfer waste for rework, further treatment or disposal |
4. Maintain housekeeping standards of the work area | 4.1 Check the work area for compliance with safety requirements 4.2 Ensure equipment and the work area meet workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Writing | Record information in required format |
Numeracy | Calculate quantities and ratios for mixing cleaning agents |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Get the work done | Completes tasks in required sequence |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)