Unit of competency Outline
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Clean up plant, equipment and worksite
Clean up plant, equipment and worksite
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB1031A
TLIB1031A
State Code
D4942
D4942
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/07/2011
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean up plant, equipment and worksite in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including planning and preparing work, arranging the clear up and disposal/reclamation of material, operating cleaning equipment and mobile plant, finalising the work and restoring the site. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan and prepare work
- 1.1 Details of cleaning requirements are identified by instructions, inspections, work orders and schedules
- 1.2 Materials and equipment are identified and obtained
- 1.3 Relevant legislative, statutory and workplace requirements and standards are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
- 1.4 Environmental regulatory requirements are identified to ensure site is left in an environmentally sound condition
- 1.5 Required materials to be removed and methods of removal are identified to facilitate clean up
2Arrange clear up and disposal/ reclamation of material
- 2.1 Storage/disposal areas and quarantine zones are identified and arranged to ensure environmentally sound disposal
- 2.2 Reclaimed material is removed to storage areas using appropriate methods
- 2.3 Non-required materials/services are removed and disposed of in appropriate manner to ensure clean and environmentally stable site
- 2.4 Site is inspected for overlooked materials to minimise wastage and losses
3Operate cleaning equipment and mobile plant
- 3.1 Cleaning and mobile plant is operated to site/manufacturers requirements.
- 3.2 Operator maintenance is performed to manufacturers/site standards
- 3.3 Cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored
4Finalise work and restore site
- 4.1 Drainage is established/restored as necessary to ensure well drained site
- 4.2 Re-vegetation/environmental repair is arranged if required to return site to environmentally sound condition
- 4.3 Barriers are removed or checked for integrity to ensure access to correct areas
- 4.4 Access roads are closed if required to prevent unauthorised access to closed site
- 4.5 Site is left in suitable level and surface condition to ensure environmentally sound, safe and clean site
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.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Materials may include:
all purpose garden sprays
floor stripper
floor polish
floor cleaner
disinfectant
degreaser
bleach
petrochemicals
Tools may include:
gardening implements
cleaning tools
hand tools
Cleaning equipment may include:
hoses
lances
pneumatic tube hones
high speed polishers
vacuum cleaners
steam cleaners
brooms
buckets
mops
shovels
duster
internal combustion driven vacuum cleaner
Cleaning operations may also include:
water lancing
internal boiler washing
Communication methods may include:
written
verbal
radio
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection and gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses and safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Disposal of material may involve:
the use of a quarantine zone in accordance with environmental regulations and requirements
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
relevant logs or record books
notices, records and requests
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
environmental regulations and associated requirements
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Materials may include:
all purpose garden sprays
floor stripper
floor polish
floor cleaner
disinfectant
degreaser
bleach
petrochemicals
Tools may include:
gardening implements
cleaning tools
hand tools
Cleaning equipment may include:
hoses
lances
pneumatic tube hones
high speed polishers
vacuum cleaners
steam cleaners
brooms
buckets
mops
shovels
duster
internal combustion driven vacuum cleaner
Cleaning operations may also include:
water lancing
internal boiler washing
Communication methods may include:
written
verbal
radio
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Safety and protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection and gloves
sunscreen
sunglasses and safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Disposal of material may involve:
the use of a quarantine zone in accordance with environmental regulations and requirements
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
operational instructions, policies and workplace procedures
relevant logs or record books
notices, records and requests
technical instructions
manufacturers or workplace equipment operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio operation procedures
QA plans, data and document control
environmental regulations and associated requirements
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5591 | TLIB3107B | Clean up plant, equipment and worksite | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK83 | TLIB1031 | Clean up plant, equipment and worksite | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W921 | TLI31210 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
| W911 | TLI11310 | Certificate I in Logistics | Qualification |
| W910 | TLI11210 | Certificate I in Warehousing Operations | Qualification |