List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Plan and prepare to maintain carpets. | 1.1. | Type and condition of carpet to be cleaned are assessed, fibre and construction method are identified, job requirements are reviewed, and issues are clarified. |
| 1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks are controlled according to company, legislative, andhealth and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Required cleaning methods and carpet cleaning products are selected, and products are prepared according to job requirements. |
| 1.4. | Equipment isselected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| 1.5. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.6. | Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency for completing cleaning requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
| | 1.8. | Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
2. | Clean carpet. | 2.1. | Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed. |
| 2.2. | Large items of waste are collected using selected equipment, and are transferred to waste receptacle according to health and safety requirements. |
| 2.3. | Carpeted floor is vacuumed using required equipment, accessories, chemicals and techniques according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements. |
| | 2.4. | Need for spot cleaning and stain removal is identified and documented according to company requirements. |
3. | Tidy work site. | 3.1. | Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.2. | Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.3. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
4. | Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals. | 4.1. | Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. |
| 4.2. | Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also maintain two different carpets where:
one carpet type must be a natural fibre selected from:
organic (plant) fibres, such as cotton and sisal
wool
one carpet type must be a synthetic fibre selected from:
acrylic
nylon
polyester
polypropylene.
In doing the above work, the person must:
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task
correctly identify the type and characteristics of the carpet and carpet fibres
select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for carpet type
select and apply carpet maintenance method suited to carpet type.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
carpet characteristics, including:
methods of carpet construction
types and features of fibres
environmental requirements relating to use of chemicals when maintaining carpeted floors, including:
clean-up, containment and isolation procedures
emergency chemical spill control measures
environmental protection agency requirements relating to maintaining carpeted floors
hazardous materials handling
use of low-energy cleaning methods
use of low-moisture cleaning methods
use of low water-use equipment and water-efficient cleaning methods
use of non-chemical cleaning methods
range and characteristics of cleaning chemicals and equipment and their applications for carpet maintenance
key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to maintaining carpeted floors, including:
AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
industry advisory standards and codes, such as dangerous goods codes
processes for safely handling and disposing of waste, including:
chemicals past their expiry date
disposable vacuum liner bags
litter
obsolete equipment
used containers
used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)
used or unused chemicals
safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:
emergency chemical spill control measures
routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals
safe methods for diluting chemicals
working according to safety data sheets (SDS).
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
vacuuming equipment and accessories as listed in the range of conditions
PPE as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
equipment operating manuals
product labels
SDS
safety instructions on equipment
physical conditions:
suitable work site or venue with carpeted floors
relationships with team members and supervisor:
work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.
Timeframe:
as specified by the task.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.