Unit of competency Outline

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Clean hard floors

Clean hard floors

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPCLO3102
State Code
ODO47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
28/01/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake regular and periodic cleaning of vinyl, tiled, stone, timber and engineered hard floors in a range of residential, educational, community, health care, accommodation and business settings.It includes the selection, use and basic care of manual equipment and hand-held mechanical equipment, such as mops and a walk behind floor scrubber, to remove soiling from hard floors while following work health and safety (WHS) procedures. This unit applies to cleaning industry personnel who work alone or in teams. They use a range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine cleaning activities and provide solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. All work must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and regulations, including WHS, and codes of practice as well as organisational procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to clean hard floors.
  • 1.1 Identify cleaning requirements and worksite access and security procedures and, if needed, clarify issues with supervisor, team member or client.
  • 1.2 Select, check for fit and serviceability, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS and job requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify site hazards and risks and position safety signage and barriers according to WHS and job requirements.
  • 1.4 Check and document pre-existing condition and any damage to floors according to organisational requirements.
  • 1.5 Confirm type of floor and soil types on surfaces to determine appropriate cleaning methods.
  • 1.6 Select the appropriate equipment and cleaning agents and confirm requirements for safe use according to manufacturer instructions and WHS requirements.
  • 1.7 Determine sequence of tasks for maximum hygiene and efficiency of cleaning.
2 Clean floor surface.
  • 2.1 Move and protect furniture and fittings that impede cleaning operation according to WHS and job requirements.
  • 2.2 Pre-clean by removing superficial soil from surfaces according to job requirements.
  • 2.3 Use appropriate equipment and cleaning agents to clean floors following safe work practices and manufacturer recommendations according to job requirements.
  • 2.4 Compare cleaned area with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to job and organisational requirements.
3 Complete work activities.
  • 3.1 Tidy work area, remove safety signage and barriers and dispose of soil and waste according to WHS and environmental requirements.
  • 3.2 Clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by hygiene and organisational standards.
  • 3.3 Check cleaning equipment for faults or damage, and report according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.4 Undertake basic care and maintenance needed to leave equipment and supplies in ready to use order.
  • 3.5 Record site cleaning and store cleaning equipment and materials according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI09 CPPCLO3001 Maintain hard floor surfaces Unit of competency