Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
cleaning schedules and
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Cleaning agents
Cleaning agents include:
cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Equipment
Equipment used to clean and sanitise depends on specific requirements and would normally include:
brooms, cloths, scrapers, brushes, mops, spray packs and hoses.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Services
Services depend on specific requirements. Examples include:
high-pressure water or steam.
Housekeeping standards
Housekeeping standards may be defined in housekeeping audit criteria.

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
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Requires the ability to:
Handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely
Advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress
Clean/sanitize equipment as required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Cleaning schedule and related procedures, including OHS advice
Cleaning procedures including safe work procedures
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Material Safety Data Sheets as required
Cleaners, sanitisers and related equipment
Equipment to be cleaned
Waste collection and treatment/disposal procedures
Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.