Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Qualification
National Code:
CPP30316
State Code:
BAJ8
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
06/05/2016
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
290
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/05/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of cleaners responsible for undertaking a range of routine and non-routine tasks according to work schedules, liaising with clients and in some cases members of the public, and operating in a range of general residential and commercial settings as well as specialist cleaning environments. The cleaner may work alone, with or without supervision, and has responsibility for selecting, preparing and using appropriate cleaning methods for a range of cleaning situations while ensuring safe work practices.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- five (5) core units
- nine (9) 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:
- all nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) units may be chosen from other Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPP or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXG71 CPPCLO3003 Clean using safe work practices 40 Unit of competency
AXI78 CPPCLO3005 Confirm and apply privacy and security requirements for cleaning work 20 Unit of competency
AXF01 CPPCLO3035 Maintain cleaning storage areas 15 Unit of competency
AXH41 CPPCMN3006 Provide effective client service 25 Unit of competency
AXH73 CPPCLO3019 Remove waste and recyclable materials 10 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Nine (9) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXF76 CPPCLO3010 Apply odour control to carpets 20 Unit of competency
AXF11 CPPCLO3016 Apply topical treatments to carpets 20 Unit of competency
AXG77 CPPCLO3018 Clean and maintain furniture and fittings 24 Unit of competency
AXG30 CPPCLO3036 Clean at heights 10 Unit of competency
AXI93 CPPCLO3006 Clean carpets 90 Unit of competency
AXF81 CPPCLO3040 Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings 8 Unit of competency
AXI52 CPPCLO3037 Clean external surfaces 10 Unit of competency
AXF14 CPPCLO3024 Clean fabric upholstery 25 Unit of competency
AXI72 CPPCLO3038 Clean food-handling areas 20 Unit of competency
AXF56 CPPCLO3009 Clean glass surfaces 10 Unit of competency
AXG64 CPPCLO3045 Clean high-touch surfaces 20 Unit of competency
AXH36 CPPCLO3021 Clean industrial machinery 10 Unit of competency
AXJ01 CPPCLO3011 Clean using environmentally sustainable work practices 25 Unit of competency
AXI24 CPPCLO3043 Clean using microfibre and chemical-free techniques 8 Unit of competency
AXH46 CPPCLO3017 Clean wet areas 20 Unit of competency
AXI07 CPPCLO3013 Clean window coverings 10 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXG10 CPPCLO3030 Develop a plan to mitigate water damage and restore carpets 45 Unit of competency
AXH57 CPPCLO3029 Inspect sites prior to carpet cleaning 20 Unit of competency
AXI54 CPPCLO3004 Maintain carpeted floors 8 Unit of competency
AXG34 CPPCLO3014 Maintain clean-room environments 10 Unit of competency
AXI09 CPPCLO3001 Maintain hard floor surfaces 15 Unit of competency
AXG16 CPPCLO3008 Mitigate carpet water damage 25 Unit of competency
AXF60 CPPCLO3044 Prepare rooms for guests and residents 15 Unit of competency
AXG36 CPPCLO3020 Pressure wash and clean surfaces 10 Unit of competency
AXH99 CPPCLO3007 Remove carpet stains 20 Unit of competency
AXF06 CPPCLO3012 Repair and reinstall carpets 70 Unit of competency
AVE17 CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints 20 Unit of competency
AXG63 CPPCLO3002 Restore hard floor surfaces 45 Unit of competency
AXF87 CPPCMN3007 Support leadership in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
AXF83 CPPCLO3015 Treat complex carpet stains 10 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D767 CPP31011 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHD5 CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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