Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Qualification
National Code:
CPP31011
State Code:
D767
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
10/01/2012
Approved Date
19/06/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
355
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/01/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/01/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals working in the cleaning industry as cleaners who are responsible for planning work, liaising with customers and operating in a range of general domestic and commercial settings as well as specialist cleaning environments.
The cleaner may work alone or under supervision and have responsibility selecting the method of cleaning to be used and ensuring safe work practices.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Nineteen (19) units of competency:
- four (4) core units
- fifteen (15) elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of eight (8) units from the electives listed below
- up to six (6) units from CPP20611 Certificate II in Cleaning Operations
- up to two (2) units from Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC124 CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements 30 Unit of competency
WC103 CPPCLO2035A Maintain cleaning storage areas 15 Unit of competency
WC102 CPPCLO2033A Plan for safe and efficient cleaning activities 15 Unit of competency
WC116 CPPCLO3039A Support leadership in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC114 CPPCLO3036A Clean at high levels 10 Unit of competency
WC115 CPPCLO3038A Clean food-handling areas 20 Unit of competency
WC113 CPPCLO3021A Clean industrial machinery 10 Unit of competency
WC112 CPPCLO3020A Clean using pressure washing 10 Unit of competency
WC117 CPPCLO3044A Clean using steam sanitising techniques 10 Unit of competency
WC109 CPPCLO3013A Clean window coverings 10 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
C9315 HLTIN403B Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures 25 Unit of competency
WC110 CPPCLO3014A Maintain 'clean room' environments 10 Unit of competency
D5441 CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WC108 CPPCLO3003A Replace a hard floor finish 20 Unit of competency
D5442 CPPCMN3004A Respond to enquiries and complaints 20 Unit of competency
WC107 CPPCLO3002A Restore hard floor surfaces 15 Unit of competency
WC074 CPPCCL2002A Use bonnet cleaning 25 Unit of competency
WC076 CPPCCL2004A Use dry absorbent compound 25 Unit of competency
WC075 CPPCCL2003A Use dry foam shampoo 15 Unit of competency
WC077 CPPCCL2005A Use wet foam shampoo 15 Unit of competency
WC111 CPPCLO3016A Wash furniture and fittings 6 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S459 PRM30104 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ8 CPP30316 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10960) CLEANING OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship