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Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHIND001
State Code
AWY22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
12/10/2016
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain, organise and clean tools, equipment and work areas to ensure a clean and tidy client environment and the hygienic and safe provision of hair services. Complex and scheduled maintenance would be referred to specialist service technicians.This unit applies to all hairdressing and barber businesses and to hairdressers and barbers working at all levels.Health regulations apply in some Australian states and territories for hairdressing and barber businesses to clean and disinfect tools, equipment and work surfaces at designated times. No occupational licensing, certification or other specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clean, disinfect and store tools and equipment.
  • 1.1.Clean tools and equipment, disinfecting according to health regulations and organisational policy
  • 1.2.Store tools and equipment, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
  • 1.3.Store clean linen, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
  • 1.4.Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment.
2. Maintain tools and equipment.
  • 2.1.Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • 2.2.Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly.
  • 2.3.Check scissors and clippers regularly for bluntness and refer for sharpening when required.
  • 2.4.Examine disposable razor blades to detect defects, replace as required and safely dispose of discarded blades.
  • 2.5.Check electrical equipment for loose wires, tag faulty equipment and refer to technical specialists for repair as required.
3. Organise work areas.
  • 3.1.Maintain safe, uncluttered and organised work areas according to organisational policy.
  • 3.2.Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided.
  • 3.3.Follow organisational policy for tidying work areas and keeping items in designated areas.
4. Clean work areas.
  • 4.1.Clean work surfaces and areas according to the area function, health regulations and organisational hygiene procedures.
  • 4.2.Remove and safely dispose of waste promptly, according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.3.Report or remove from floors spills, food, waste and other hazards according to organisational policy.
  • 4.4.Display signage promptly to indicate slip hazards.
  • 4.5.Use cleaning equipment and products, according to manufacturer instructions; maintain and store after use.
  • 4.6.Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of cleaning waste.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8717 SIHHIND201A Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas Unit of competency
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