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Overview cleaning program

Overview cleaning program

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2173
State Code
BAZ49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gain an overview of cleaning programs that are carried out in the workplace. The cleaning programs detail the general cleaning of the workplace using detergents and sanitisers. This cleaning is usually performed after the product has been removed from the work area.This unit is applicable to workers in a registered meat processing premises such as an abattoirs, independent boning rooms, food service operations, smallgoods factory, wholesale butchery, game meat processing establishment and pet food premises.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Transfer waste materials
  • 1.1 Identify different types of waste materials
  • 1.2 Explain workplace requirements for transferring waste materials to designated storage area
2. Clean site
  • 2.1 Identify steps in a cleaning schedule
  • 2.2 Identify and explain workplace and regulatory requirements related to cleaning the workplace
  • 2.3 Identify and report health, hygiene and sanitation hazards according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 2.4 Identify housekeeping tasks according to workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 2.5 Identify appropriate cleaning equipment
  • 2.6 Identify workplace and regulatory requirements related to post-cleaning monitoring
3. Use chemicals correctly
  • 3.1 Identify chemicals used in the workplace
  • 3.2 Cite Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemicals and their contents
  • 3.3 Explain workplace health and safety precautions for the use, handling and storage of chemicals are explained according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Handle chemicals are handled in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and manufacturer's instructions at all times
  • 3.5 Store chemicals according to workplace health and safety, manufacturer's and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8902 MTMP2196C Overview cleaning program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ69 AMPCLE202 Clean boning room after operations Unit of competency
OFJ68 AMPCLE203 Clean slaughter floor after operations Unit of competency