Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
CPP30316
BAJ8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
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