Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Cleaning

Certificate IV in Cleaning

Qualification
National Code:
CPP40421
State Code:
BHD7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0899 - Other Management And Commerce
Original TGA Release Date
17/10/2021
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
442
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/10/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides for a specialisation in either Cleaning Management or Specialty Cleaning and Restoration. It reflects the role of cleaning industry personnel who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of cleaning contexts. They may be responsible for:
wide-ranging operational cleaning management activity and for managing staff, providing quotations, planning and overseeing work and providing customer support.
or
wide-ranging speciality cleaning and restoration, providing high level technical skills to clean and restore fire, smoke and water damage to structures and contents; remediate mould, and decontaminate clandestine drug, trauma and crime scene sites.

The RTO is to insert the specialisation on the testamur, either:
CPP40421 Certificate IV in Cleaning (Management)
or
CPP40421 Certificate IV in Cleaning (Specialty Cleaning and Restoration).
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competence must be demonstrated in fourteen (14) units of competency consisting of:
- four (4) core units
- ten (10) elective units.

For a specialisation in Cleaning Management, electives are to be selected as follows:
- four (4) core units
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
- an additional five (5) units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C.

Up to two (2) of these five (5) elective units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C may be selected from any current training package or accredited course provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve the qualification.

For a specialisation in Specialty Cleaning and Restoration,electives are to be selected as follows:
- four (4) core units
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group B
- an additional five (5) units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C.

Up to two (2) of the five (5) elective units from Group A, Group B and/or Group C may be selected from any current training package or accredited course provided they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve the qualification.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 Unit of competency
ODO71 CPPCLO4100 Organise and monitor cleaning tasks 20 Unit of competency
OBB09 BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes 30 Unit of competency
OCD71 BSBWRT311 Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Cleaning Management Elective Units

For a specialisation in Cleaning Management, a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD91 BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships 45 Unit of competency
AWL92 TLIL3003 Conduct induction process 20 Unit of competency
OCF12 BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources 25 Unit of competency
OCE68 BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence 55 Unit of competency
ODO86 CPPCLO4101 Estimate and quote cleaning service 25 Unit of competency
OCD83 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 40 Unit of competency
OAQ29 BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team 45 Unit of competency
AWQ44 SITXHRM002 Roster staff 50 Unit of competency
ODO85 CPPCLO4102 Supervise cleaning staff 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Specialty Cleaning and Restoration Elective Units

For a specialisation in Specialty Cleaning and Restoration, a minimum of five (5) units from Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODO75 CPPCLO4105 Apply odour control to structures and contents 25 Unit of competency
ODO69 CPPCLO4106 Clean and decontaminate clandestine drug sites 35 Unit of competency
ODO73 CPPCLO4109 Clean and decontaminate trauma and crime scene sites 35 Unit of competency
ODO72 CPPCLO4110 Perform restorative carpet cleaning 45 Unit of competency
ODO93 CPPCLO4107 Remediate mould contaminated structures and contents 30 Unit of competency
ODO74 CPPCLO4108 Restore fire and smoke-affected structures and contents 30 Unit of competency
ODO82 CPPCLO4104 Restore water-damaged structures and contents 25 Unit of competency
ODO70 CPPCLO4111 Strip and seal hard floors 45 Unit of competency
ODO84 CPPCLO4103 Work collaboratively in specialty cleaning and restoration 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C: General Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF09 BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
OAQ34 BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OBR94 BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities 25 Unit of competency
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
ODO67 CPPCLO4112 Assess cleaning products and equipment to meet cleaning service requirements 20 Unit of competency
AWS34 SITHACS001 Clean premises and equipment 12 Unit of competency
OBA99 BSBWHS512 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety 45 Unit of competency
OCE11 BSBSUS412 Develop and implement workplace sustainability plans 45 Unit of competency
OBB00 BSBWHS431 Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
AXO17 MSMPER205 Enter confined space 30 Unit of competency
OAY84 PUAFIR306 Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident 24 Unit of competency
OAX42 PUAWHS002 Maintain safety at an incident scene 25 Unit of competency
OCG28 BSBESB405 Manage compliance for small businesses 55 Unit of competency
AWQ63 SITXCOM005 Manage conflict 20 Unit of competency
OCG11 BSBESB404 Market new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
OAY94 PUAFIR210 Prevent injury 90 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
OCQ90 CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ2 CPP40416 Certificate IV in Cleaning Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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