Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?
Boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or face mask, and sun protection (sun hat, sun screen), waterproof clothing and footwear.

What environmental implications might be involved?
Chemical use, run-off or escape of liquid from lines being flushed.

How might information be documented?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

Why must equipment be raised or removed?
Equipment must be located to ensure ease of cleaning and to ensure spray or fall off from equipment being cleaned does not cross contaminate already cleaned equipment.

What will determine whether or not equipment is dismantled?

Decisions whether to dismantle equipment will be based on whether equipment can be easily moved or cleaned in situ.

What equipment is used in the cleaning of intensive production sheds?
Mechanised brooms, manual brooms, high-pressure cleaners, hand tools, and other cleaning agents applicators.

What areas inside and outside the sheds are cleaned and checked?
All surfaces inside and outside sheds (including equipment housing), shed aprons and shed workrooms. Fan cowlings, purlins, trusses and other dust/dirt traps should also be checked.

What determines the hygiene standard in place in the production shed?
The level of hygiene required is dependent on enterprise requirements and industry quality assurance program.

How might the flushing of lines be carried out?
Flushing tanks and lines are often done with an approved anti-algal chemical included, and treated water may be allowed to stand in lines prior to flushing. Flushing can dislodge algae and particles that can block valves in drinkers and cause flooding. Flushing also requires checking in-line filters for efficiency of operation.

What are the key results required of cleaning agents?
They must remove surface gross materials and dust, and work efficiently on cleaned surfaces where there is little soiling or faecal residue remaining.

What kinds of cleaning agents might be used?
They might be chemicals, detergents, disinfectants and/or sanitising agents.
Note: Sanitising agents can include gases, vapours or fine misting sprays, and can include a gaseous phase and liquid applications through aerosol. If handling and working with sanitising agents, the operator should be mindful that they can be carcinogenic and an irritant to the respiratory tract. They may also choke operators if inhaled in concentrated forms. Sanitising agents require strict operating procedures.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?
Boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or face mask, and sun protection (sun hat, sun screen), waterproof clothing and footwear.

What environmental implications might be involved?
Chemical use, run-off or escape of liquid from lines being flushed.

How might information be documented?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

Why must equipment be raised or removed?
Equipment must be located to ensure ease of cleaning and to ensure spray or fall off from equipment being cleaned does not cross contaminate already cleaned equipment.

What will determine whether or not equipment is dismantled?

Decisions whether to dismantle equipment will be based on whether equipment can be easily moved or cleaned in situ.

What equipment is used in the cleaning of intensive production sheds?
Mechanised brooms, manual brooms, high-pressure cleaners, hand tools, and other cleaning agents applicators.

What areas inside and outside the sheds are cleaned and checked?
All surfaces inside and outside sheds (including equipment housing), shed aprons and shed workrooms. Fan cowlings, purlins, trusses and other dust/dirt traps should also be checked.

What determines the hygiene standard in place in the production shed?
The level of hygiene required is dependent on enterprise requirements and industry quality assurance program.

How might the flushing of lines be carried out?
Flushing tanks and lines are often done with an approved anti-algal chemical included, and treated water may be allowed to stand in lines prior to flushing. Flushing can dislodge algae and particles that can block valves in drinkers and cause flooding. Flushing also requires checking in-line filters for efficiency of operation.

What are the key results required of cleaning agents?
They must remove surface gross materials and dust, and work efficiently on cleaned surfaces where there is little soiling or faecal residue remaining.

What kinds of cleaning agents might be used?
They might be chemicals, detergents, disinfectants and/or sanitising agents.
Note: Sanitising agents can include gases, vapours or fine misting sprays, and can include a gaseous phase and liquid applications through aerosol. If handling and working with sanitising agents, the operator should be mindful that they can be carcinogenic and an irritant to the respiratory tract. They may also choke operators if inhaled in concentrated forms. Sanitising agents require strict operating procedures.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in the cleaning of intensive production sheds requires evidence that minimum contamination remains from previous livestock, and that all surfaces inside and outside the shed are treated/cleaned so they meet enterprise standards.
The skills and knowledge required to clean intensive production sheds must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, across a range of production shed types containing a variety of equipment set-ups and uses.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

types of sheds and equipment in them
relevant
chemical spillage management and safety equipment and clothing.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

operate high pressure washing equipment
read and interpret cost sheets, production information, target statistics, quantities of feed and other inputs, job performance audits, and MSDS
prepare and present production and other information in a manner that is readily accessible for both management and operators
observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and
make shed environment secure to prevent accidental entry of personnel until environment safe.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

types of sheds and equipment in them
relevant
chemical spillage management and safety equipment and clothing.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

operate high pressure washing equipment
read and interpret cost sheets, production information, target statistics, quantities of feed and other inputs, job performance audits, and MSDS
prepare and present production and other information in a manner that is readily accessible for both management and operators
observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and
make shed environment secure to prevent accidental entry of personnel until environment safe.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
To ascertain the specific requirements of the operation and the need for cleaning. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
To ascertain the specific requirements of the operation and the need for cleaning. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
While gathering data to complete records, such as MSDS sheets. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
While gathering data to complete records, such as MSDS sheets. (1)

Planning and organising activities
In undertaking the preparation activities for cleaning. (1)

Planning and organising activities
In undertaking the preparation activities for cleaning. (1)

Working with others and in teams
In ensuring safe work practice and to minimise risk. (2)

Working with others and in teams
In ensuring safe work practice and to minimise risk. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In measuring and mixing the required volumes and quantities of detergents and other chemicals. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In measuring and mixing the required volumes and quantities of detergents and other chemicals. (2)

Solving problems
In ensuring that any hazards that present are dealt with effectively and promptly. (2)

Solving problems
In ensuring that any hazards that present are dealt with effectively and promptly. (2)

Using technology
By operating the range of equipment used in cleaning and washing the shed. (1)

Using technology
By operating the range of equipment used in cleaning and washing the shed. (1)