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Clean and maintain amenities

Clean and maintain amenities

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPCLO3103
State Code
ODO44
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
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake regular and periodic cleaning of amenitiesin a range of residential, educational, community, health care, accommodation and business settings. It includes floors, surfaces, basins, sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, baths and mirrors in bathrooms, toilets, baby change areas, change rooms and laundries. It includes the selection and use of methods, materials and equipment to clean and disinfect fittings and surfaces, empty waste and replenish consumables 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 amenities.
  • 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 operation and pre-existing damage to amenities according to organisational requirements.
  • 1.5 Confirm types and material composition of amenities and soil types on surfaces and fittings 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 amenity cleaning.
2 Clean fittings and surfaces.
  • 2.1 Pre-clean by removing superficial soil from surfaces according to job requirements.
  • 2.2 Use appropriate methods to clean amenities according to job requirements and following safe work and hygiene practices and manufacturer recommendations.
  • 2.3 Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces according to hygiene standards and job requirements.
3 Replenish consumables.
  • 3.1 Check, replace and refill empty or near empty consumables according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.2 Dispose of used consumables according to hygiene and environmental requirements.
  • 3.3 Record replenished consumable type and amount according to organisational requirements.
4 Complete amenity cleaning.
  • 4.1 Tidy work area, remove safety signage and barriers and dispose of soil and waste according to work health and safety and environmental requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by hygiene and organisational standards.
  • 4.3 Check cleaning equipment for faults, wear or damage, and report according to organisational requirements.
  • 4.4 Record site cleaning and store cleaning equipment and materials according to organisational requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXH46 CPPCLO3017 Clean wet areas Unit of competency