Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and maintain the work area
Prepare and maintain the work area
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU203C
ICPSU203C
State Code
D3242
D3242
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions and retrieve and deliver materials including chemicals and liquid waste within the workplace.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform general cleaning duties
- 1.1. Requirements for cleaning duties are identified
- 1.2. Personal safety equipment, where needed, is selected and used according to OHS and enterprise procedures
- 1.3. Appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals/detergents for specific tasks are determined, prepared and mixed to manufacturer's specifications and OHS procedures
- 1.4. Procedures for handling, storage and correct disposal of cleaning liquids are carried out according to enterprise, OHS and EPA specifications
- 1.5. Cleaning is carried out to OHS and enterprise requirements
2. Maintain supplies of materials
- 2.1. Requests are received, where relevant, and tasks are confirmed and organised according to specific procedures
- 2.2. Tools and equipment are identified, stored and maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations to ensure ease of access and operator safety
- 2.3. Appropriate equipment for transferring material or equipment is identified and organised, where relevant
- 2.4. Material or equipment is loaded and unloaded using suitable equipment (other than forklift) according to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and correct manual handling techniques
- 2.5. Material is transferred to correct destination in a safe manner
3. Store and retrieve artwork, information, used plates and film
- 3.1. Inventory control procedures are followed to ensure correct filing and retrieval of artwork, information, used plates and film
- 3.2. Artwork and other materials are stored and retrieved according to enterprise procedures to ensure preservation
4. Handle chemicals and liquid waste
- 4.1. Material safety data sheets are used to identify safe chemical handling procedures
- 4.2. Chemicals and liquid waste are handled according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise OHS requirements
- 4.3. The correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals is demonstrated according to OHS requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Chemicals may include:
wet and dry chemicals.
Tools and equipment may include:
manual, mechanical and electronic equipment used in the production process.
Sector may include:
all sectors of pre-press, printing, screen printing, corrugating, converting and finishing.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Chemicals may include:
wet and dry chemicals.
Tools and equipment may include:
manual, mechanical and electronic equipment used in the production process.
Sector may include:
all sectors of pre-press, printing, screen printing, corrugating, converting and finishing.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
demonstrate cleaning, delivery of materials, equipment, artwork, information, used plates and film and chemical and liquid waste handling (if relevant to the workplace) according to the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
a production environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
demonstrate cleaning, delivery of materials, equipment, artwork, information, used plates and film and chemical and liquid waste handling (if relevant to the workplace) according to the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
a production environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0492 | ICPSU203B | Prepare and maintain the work area | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUP36 | ICPSUP203 | Prepare and maintain the work area | Unit of competency |