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Clean work area during operations

Clean work area during operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMPS201B
State Code
W6745
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2007
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
28/09/2007
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform ongoing cleaning and housekeeping tasks for a production area during working hours.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove waste from work areas
  • 1.1. Waste is deposited into correct bins, hoppers and chutes in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.2. Correct shovels, brooms and bins are used when gathering waste material to avoid cross-contamination of product and work areas.
  • 1.3. Work area is kept free from waste or trimmings to ensure a safe working environment for fellow workers.
  • 1.4. Segregation of edible and inedible product is maintained at all times (where applicable).
  • 1.5. Work is performed without contaminating edible product (where applicable).
  • 1.6. Waste in bins and tubs is shifted in accordance with manual handling procedures.
2. Clean areas during production
  • 2.1. Work areas are cleaned in accordance with workplace requirements including Quality Assurance (QA) and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
  • 2.2. Work areas are cleaned while avoiding contamination of product.
  • 2.3. Cleaning chemicals are used as directed and in accordance with standard workplace procedures (where part of an individual's duties).
3. Wash and store cleaning equipment, tubs and bins
  • 3.1. Hoses are rolled and stored safely in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 3.2. Brooms, shovels and scrubbing brushes are cleaned and stored appropriately when not in use.
  • 3.3. Chemicals, if used, are stored in accordance with workplace requirements in designated locations.
  • 3.4. All bins, tubs etc are sanitised in accordance with workplace requirements (where applicable).
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1653 MTMPS201A Clean work area during operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8995 MTMPS201C Clean work area during operations Unit of competency