Clean Public Areas, Facilities and Equipment
Clean Public Areas, Facilities and Equipment
Clean Public Areas, Facilities and Equipment
LEARNING MATERIAL
Sector
TOURISM
Qualification Title
HOUSEKEEPING NCII
Unit of Competency
Clean public areas, facilities and equipment
Module Title
Cleaning public areas, facilities and equipment
HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING
MATERIAL
LIST OF COMPETENCIES
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Clean Public Areas, Cleaning Public TRS512311
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Equipment Equipment
Unit of Competency
Like with any training qualification or program, a range of subject topics are identified that
focus on the ability in a certain work area, responsibility or function.
Each manual focuses on a specific unit of competency that applies in the hospitality
workplace.
In this manual a unit of competency is identified as a unit.
Each unit of competency identifies a discrete workplace requirement and includes:
Knowledge and skills that underpin competency
Language, literacy and numeracy
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Each unit of competency must be adhered to in training and assessment to ensure
consistency of outcomes.
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Element of Competency
An element of competency describes the essential outcomes within a unit of competency.
The elements of competency are the basic building blocks of the unit of competency.
They describe in terms of outcomes the significant functions and tasks that make up the
competency.
In this manual elements of competency are identified as an element.
Performance criteria
Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance that is required to
demonstrate achievement within an element of competency. The standards reflect
identified industry skill needs.
Performance criteria will be made up of certain specified skills, knowledge and attitudes.
Learning
For the purpose of this manual learning incorporates two key activities:
Training
Assessment.
Both of these activities will be discussed in detail in this introduction.
Today training and assessment can be delivered in a variety of ways. It may be provided
to participants:
On-the-job in the workplace
Off-the-job at an educational institution or dedicated training environment
As a combination of these two options.
No longer is it necessary for learners to be absent from the workplace for long periods of
time in order to obtain recognised and accredited qualifications.
Learning Approaches
This manual will identify two avenues to facilitate learning:
Competency Based Training (CBT)
This is the strategy of developing a participants competency.
Educational institutions utilise a range of training strategies to ensure that participants are
able to gain the knowledge and skills required for successful:
Completion of the training program or qualification
Implementation in the workplace.
The strategies selected should be chosen based on suitability and the learning styles of
participants.
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Flexibility in Learning
It is important to note that flexibility in training and assessment strategies is required to
meet the needs of participants who may have learning difficulties. The strategies used will
vary, taking into account the needs of individual participants with learning difficulties.
However they will be applied in a manner which does not discriminate against the
participant or the participant body as a whole.
Catering for Participant Diversity
Participants have diverse backgrounds, needs and interests. When planning training and
assessment activities to cater for individual differences, trainers and assessors should:
Active learning has an important part to play in fostering a sense of community in the
class. First, to operate successfully, a learning community requires an ethos of
acceptance and a sense of trust among participants, and between them and their trainers.
Trainers can help to foster acceptance and trust through encouragement and personal
example, and by allowing participants to take risks as they explore and articulate their
views, however immature these may appear to be. Participants also come to realise that
their classmates (and their trainers) are partners in learning and solving.
Trainers can also encourage cooperative learning by designing appropriate group
learning tasks, which include, for example, collecting background information, conducting
small-scale surveys, or producing media presentations on certain issues and themes.
Participants need to be reminded that, while they should work towards successful
completion of the field tasks, developing positive peer relationships in the process is an
important objective of all group work.
Undertake a variety of subject courses that are relevant to industry in the current
environment
Learn current industry skills, information and trends relevant to industry
Learn through a range of practical and theoretical approaches
Be able to identify, explore and solve issues in a productive manner
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Simulation Games
When trainees need to become aware of something that they have not been conscious of,
simulations can be a useful mechanism. Simulation games are a method based on "here
and now" experience shared by all the participants. The games focus on the participation
of the trainees and their willingness to share their ideas with others. A "near real life"
situation is created providing an opportunity to which they apply themselves by adopting
certain behaviour. They then experience the impact of their behaviour on the situation. It
is carried out to generate responses and reactions based on the real feelings of the
participants, which are subsequently analysed by the trainer.
While use of simulation games can result in very effective learning, it needs considerable
trainer competence to analyse the situations.
Individual /Group Exercises
Exercises are often introduced to find out how much the participant has assimilated. This
method involves imparting instructions to participants on a particular subject through use of
written exercises. In the group exercises, the entire class is divided into small groups, and
members are asked to collaborate to arrive at a consensus or solution to a problem.
Case Study
This is a training method that enables the trainer and the participant to experience a real
life situation. It may be on account of events in the past or situations in the present, in
which there may be one or more problems to be solved and decisions to be taken. The
basic objective of a case study is to help participants diagnose, analyse and/or solve a
particular problem and to make them internalize the critical inputs delivered in the training.
Questions are generally given at the end of the case study to direct the participants and to
stimulate their thinking towards possible solutions. Studies may be presented in written or
verbal form.
Field Visit
This involves a carefully planned visit or tour to a place of learning or interest. The idea is
to give first-hand knowledge by personal observation of field situations, and to relate
theory with practice. The emphasis is on observing, exploring, asking questions and
understanding. The trainer should remember to brief the participants about what they
should observe and about the customs and norms that need to be respected.
Group Presentation
The participants are asked to work in groups and produce the results and findings of their
group work to the members of another sub-group. By this method participants get a good
picture of each other's views and perceptions on the topic and they are able to compare
them with their own point of view. The pooling and sharing of findings enriches the
discussion and learning process.
Practice Sessions
This method is of paramount importance for skills training. Participants are provided with
an opportunity to practice in a controlled situation what they have learnt. It could be real
life or through a make-believe situation.
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Games
This is a group process and includes those methods that involve usually fun-based
activity, aimed at conveying feelings and experiences, which are everyday in nature, and
applying them within the game being played. A game has set rules and regulations, and
may or may not include a competitive element. After the game is played, it is essential
that the participants be debriefed and their lessons and experiences consolidated by the
trainer.
Research
Trainers may require learners to undertake research activities, including online research,
to gather information or further understanding about a specific subject area.
Competency based assessment does not award grades, but simply identifies if the
participant has the knowledge, skills and attitudes to undertake the required task to
the specified standard.
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Therefore, when assessing competency, an assessor has two possible results that can be
awarded:
Pass Competent (PC)
Not Yet Competent (NYC)
Pass Competent (PC).
If the participant is able to successfully answer or demonstrate what is required, to the
expected standards of the performance criteria, they will be deemed as Pass Competent
(PC).
The assessor will award a Pass Competent (PC) if they feel the participant has
the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes in all assessment tasks for a unit.
Not Yet Competent (NYC)
If the participant is unable to answer or demonstrate competency to the desired standard,
they will be deemed to be Not Yet Competent (NYC).
This does not mean the participant will need to complete all the assessment tasks
again. The focus will be on the specific assessment tasks that were not performed to the
expected standards.
The participant may be required to:
a) Undertake further training or instruction
b) Undertake the assessment task again until they are deemed to be Pass Competent
Competency standard
Competency standard
UNIT TITLE: CLEAN PUBLIC AREAS, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT NOMINAL HOURS: 60 hours
UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with skills and knowledge required to clean public areas, facilities and equipment, including nominated
external areas.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNIT VARIABLE AND ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Element 1: Apply leather upholstery cleaning Unit Variables
techniques The Unit Variables provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of
1.1 Assess leather upholstery to be cleaned competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to
the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment.
1.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals
This unit applies to all industry sectors that clean public areas, facilities and equipment
1.3 Prepare work site within the labour divisions of the hotel and travel industries and may include:
1.4 Clean upholstery 1. Housekeeping.
1.5 Tidy work site The cleaning of public areas, facilities and equipment may apply to:
1.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Foyers, corridors, waiting areas and entrance areas
Element 2: Apply fabric upholstery cleaning Car parks, footpaths and external walkways
techniques Internal and external entertainment areas
2.1 Assess fabric upholstery to be cleaned Facilities in public areas, such as tables and chairs, pianos, elevators and
2.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals escalators, doors and windows
2.3 Prepare work site Delivery bays
2.4 Clean upholstery Swimming pool areas
2.5 Tidy work site Garden areas.
2.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals
Competency standard
Element 3: Apply glass surfaces cleaning Assess leather upholstery may include:
techniques Determining style, condition and coloration
3.1 Assess glass areas to be cleaned
Identifying type of soil
3.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals
Selecting the most appropriate cleaning techniques, including conducting
3.3 Prepare work site spot testing.
3.4 Clean glass areas Appropriate equipment and chemicals will vary between each type of cleaning to be
3.5 Tidy work site undertaken and will depend on the assessment of the individual job, but may include:
3.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Personal protective equipment and clothing
Element 4: Apply ceilings, surfaces and fittings Specialist leather products/agents and leather cleaning kits
cleaning techniques Barrier paper, cleaning screens, cloths and towelling, sponges, drop sheets, chamois
4.1 Assess ceilings, surfaces and fittings areas to
Hoses
be cleaned
4.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals Ladders and mechanical devices for high level cleaning
4.3 Prepare work site Measuring equipment and dilution/preparation of chemicals in accordance
with manufacturers instructions
4.4 Clean ceilings, surfaces and fittings
Selected tools and hand tools
4.5 Tidy work site
4.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Mechanical and electrical equipment
Element 5: Apply wet area cleaning techniques Checking safety and operational readiness of items, including adjustment of items
to suit intended work
5.1 Assess wet areas to be cleaned
Safety signage
5.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals
Cleaners and chemicals, including acid, alkaline, neutral and solvent cleaners.
5.3 Prepare work site
Prepare work site may include:
5.4 Clean wet areas
5.5 Tidy work site Covering items to protect them
5.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Securing items against movement and damage
Placement of physical barriers and safety signage
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Element 6: Apply pressure washing techniques Moving and removing furniture and fittings
6.1 Assess area to be pressure washed Notifying other staff and patrons
6.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals Cooperating with others to minimize interruption
6.3 Prepare work site Covering equipment, items, etc, with protective material, drop cloths, etc
6.4 Clean areas using pressure washer Identifying and complying with relevant in-house policies, procedures, or
6.5 Tidy work site other emerging needs.
6.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Clean upholstery may include:
7.1 Assess high level areas to be cleaned Applying topical treatments as required
7.2 Select appropriate equipment and chemicals Using personal protective equipment and clothing as required
7.3 Prepare work site Adhering to internal work practices, job breakdown sheets and training
7.4 Clean high level areas Complying with all legal requirements of the host country
7.5 Tidy work site Following manufacturers instructions in the use of chemicals and equipment.
7.6 Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals Tidy work site may include:
Disposing of collected soil and waste
Complying with all environmental requirements
Replacing furniture and fittings
Removing signage and barriers.
Clean, check and store equipment and chemicals may include:
Cleaning equipment that has been used
Cleaning personal protective equipment and clothing that has been used,
as appropriate
Conducting safety checks on equipment
Competency standard
Drying
Polishing.
Assess ceilings, surfaces and fittings areas may relate to:
Identifying type of ceiling to be cleaned, including flat, suspended or raked; hard
or absorbent
Identifying type of surface to be cleaned, such as painted, wood, brick, metal
Identifying fittings to be cleaned, which can include cameras, ceiling fans, lights,
smoke detectors, speakers, sprinkler systems, televisions, vents and grilles
Identifying soil type
Selecting the most appropriate cleaning techniques.
Clean ceilings, surfaces and fittings may include:
Removing cobwebs
Wet and dry dusting
Vacuuming
Spot cleaning
Wiping
Rinsing.
Competency standard
Assessment Guide
The following skills and knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
The enterprises policies and procedures in regard to occupational health and safety
Principles of duty of care towards patrons and co-workers
Ability to use a variety of cleaning techniques and cleaning items
Knowledge of the safe chemical and manual handling skills
Ability to use negotiation, communication and problem solving skills
Knowledge of internal reporting and emergency response requirements
Knowledge of waste handling techniques, including safe disposal of
dangerous material, chemicals, bio-waste
Planning and adaptation skills to enable cleaning activities at the preferred times.
Linkages To Other Units
Clean and maintain industrial work area and equipment
Implement occupational health and safety procedures
Manage and resolve conflict situations.
Critical Aspects of Assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
Understanding of safe chemical storing and handling conditions
Demonstrated ability to undertake a hazard assessment of the job to be done
Demonstrated ability to calculate correct dilution and usage rates
Demonstrated ability to assess the item/area to be cleaned
Demonstrated ability to prepare work areas
Demonstrated ability to clean nominated soils from nominated upholstery types
Competency standard
Problem solving
Role plays
Third party reports completed by a supervisor
Project and assignment work.
Key Competencies in this Unit
Level 1 = competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level 2 = competence to manage tasks
Level 3 = competence to use concepts for evaluating
Key Competencies Level Examples
Collecting, organising and 2 Read instructions and labels, cleaning
analysing information schedules
Communicating ideas and 1 Report cleaning issues to others
information
Planning and organising 2 Schedule cleaning and maintenance
activities activities
Working with others and in 1 Liaise with other staff to address
teams identified needs and problems; and
undertake cleaning activities to support
emerging workplace demands
Using mathematical ideas and 2 Calculate dilution rates for chemicals
techniques and cleaning agents
Solving problems 1 Identify soil types and surfaces to be
cleaned
Using technology 1 Operate cleaning equipment
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2. Trainer advises this Unit comprises an introduction and seven Elements, as listed
on this slide and the next slide explaining the introduction serves to provide detailed
information relating to the cleaning of public areas.
Each Element comprises a number of Performance Criteria which will be
identified throughout the class and explained in detail
Trainees can obtain more detail from their Trainee Manual
At times the course presents advice and information about various protocols
but where their workplace requirements differ to what is presented, the
workplace practices and standards, as well as policies and procedures must be
observed.
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3. Trainer advises this Unit comprises an introduction and seven Elements, as listed
on this slide and the previous slide explaining the introduction serves to provide
detailed information relating to the cleaning of public areas.
Each Element comprises a number of Performance Criteria which will be
identified throughout the class and explained in detail
Trainees can obtain more detail from their Trainee Manual
At times the course presents advice and information about various protocols
but where their workplace requirements differ to what is presented, the
workplace practices and standards, as well as policies and procedures must be
observed.
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4. Trainer advises that assessment for this Unit may take several forms all of which are
aimed at verifying they have achieved competency for the Unit as required.
Trainer indicates the methods of assessment that will be applied to them for this
Unit.
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Class Activity General Discussion
Ask general questions:
What is a public area?
Who cleans a public area?
What types of cleaning need to be performed?
What is needed to be able to do this cleaning?
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Equipment does not have any jagged parts, edges that can cause injury.
Damage to equipment has not affected its operational safety.
Check and clean the exterior of cleaning equipment to enhance presentation and
project a positive image for the company when seen by patrons. Cleaning
equipment must be clean itself.
Ensure mop head looks presentable - customers will be able to see these if you are
working in public areas and may infer a lack of cleanliness in other parts of the
establishment.
Buckets should be free of leaks, not smelly and have secure handles.
Check and clear around the rollers on mop buckets to avoid the build up of
debris and fibres from the mop.
Items to be used need to sufficient in number you need to have enough cleaning
cloths, disposable gloves etc to get the job done.
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delayed?
By not accommodating unforeseen operational issues into the sequence in which
areas are to be cleaned, or into the extent of cleaning to be provided.
For example:
A dining room due to be cleaned at 9:30PM is still full of in-house guests who
are dining there, spending well and enjoying themselves. Go ahead and do
other cleaning duties now and return at 11:00PM to do the dining room
A lobby area due for a full clean is found to be teeming with 300 check-in
guests who have just arrived with their luggage on several buses. Just do a
spot clean, empty the bins and tidy things up. Leave the vacuum cleaning and
scheduled cleaning of the drapes until tomorrow.
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The following points should be followed with reference to barricades and safety
signs:
Slippery When Wet signs must be used when mopping or working with a
slippery surface there must be sufficient of these signs to provide suitable and
adequate warning to anyone who may enter the cleaning area from any
direction. They must be sufficient to be readily visible
During cleaning, Cleaning in Progress signs should be posted as a warning to
patrons and staff in the same way that Slippery When Wet signs are posted
Physical barriers and physical restraints (purpose-built safety barriers) may be
used to restrict access to a site
Locked doors are another practical way of denying access to areas and rooms
Your workplace may have other signage that they require you to erect when
cleaning is being done often the signs that are available will depend on the
company from whom they were bought.
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correctly?
Why do they do this?
How can you ensure staff use equipment correctly?
Dont use an ordinary vacuum cleaner to soak or clear away liquid you
must use one that is classified as a wet vacuum cleaner
As soon as a fault has been identified it must be reported not only is this a
genuine safety concern, but it may also impact on the effectiveness of the item
and render it less than totally efficient
The right equipment should only be used on the surface it was designed to
clean, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions avoid trying to
make do with what youve got: if you need a special item to clean a certain
item/area then you should obtain what is needed and not force what you
have got to do the job
Follow manufacturers instructions.
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51. Key points to remember when engaged in manual handling activities are:
Get a risk assessment done on any job you believe poses a threat or hazard
involve your Health and Safety representatives and Committee. (where
applicable)
Push cleaning trolleys and cleaning equipment; dont pull it. It is important
for you to see where you are going
Always stock items in their designated place on the trolley - it is best to position
heavy items on the bottom to prevent the trolley from overturning. If you are not
sure where things go ask!
Never lift anything on your own that weighs over 16 kg this is a
recommendation from OHS authorities. There are no maximum weight
restrictions as the current approach to workplace safety is to assess every
lifting need on an individual basis and use the most appropriate technique
depending on the type of load, how far it has to be moved, the size of the load
etc. Chemicals can be delivered in drums of 25 litres and 20 kg
Be prepared to ask for help when needed this may be a request for help such
as to do a team lift or a request for information. You must also be prepared to
provide help when required.
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The trainer may wish to get the audience to research other environmental trends
and make a presentation to the class.
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surfaces?
The Trainer does not need to go into too much detail. Let the audience know, the
specific techniques for cleaning each of these surfaces will be explained in each of
the Elements of Competency.
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What are common items for recycling and how is this done?
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Please refer to the manual for detailed comment relating to each piece of
equipment.
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How can you make your own window cleaner? What ingredients are in it? (This
may be a good internet research session)
What is each of the cleaning agents identified used for?
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163. Film removers used for removing layers of dirt and grime using a light
pressure clean. This includes the cleaning of cars, paths, roads (main
driveway) and outdoor areas
Degreasers - used for removing heavy greaser and industrial cleaning.
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Note:
In Presenter View:
You see your notes and have full control of the presentation
Your trainees only see the slide projected on to the screen
More Information
You can obtain more information on how to use PowerPoint from the Microsoft Online
Help Centre, available at: http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?
AssetID=RC011298761033
Please note that where references have been made to URLs in these training resources
trainers will need to verify that the resource or document referred to is still current on the
internet. Trainers should endeavour, where possible, to source similar alternative
examples of material where it is found that either the website or the document in question
is no longer available online.
ASEAN 2012
Trainer Guide 205
Clean public areas, facilities and equipment
Appendix ASEAN acronyms