CPPCLO3110Treat carpet stains

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What an assessment for CPPCLO3110 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to remove carpet stains.

  • 1.1Identify cleaning requirements and worksite access and security procedures and, if needed, clarify issues with supervisor, team member or client.
  • 1.2Select, check for fit and serviceability, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS and job requirements.
  • 1.3Identify site hazards and risks and position safety signage and barriers according to WHS and job requirements.
  • 1.4Identify and report pre-existing damage to carpet according to organisational requirements.
  • 1.5Confirm fibre type, construction method and condition of carpet to determine appropriate stain removal method.
  • 1.6Identify type of stain on carpet and previous treatments or removal methods that have been applied through observation or by clarifying with client.
  • 1.7Determine stain removal method, equipment and sequence of tasks and prepare required cleaning agents according to carpet type and cause of stain according to organisational and manufacturer requirements.
  • 1.8Advise client of likelihood of treatment success and obtain approval to proceed with stain removal process according to organisational requirements.

2 Treat carpet stains.

  • 2.1Patch test carpeted surface for colour fastness.
  • 2.2Pre-clean by removing as much as possible physical remnants of stain using method suited to cause of stain and carpet type.
  • 2.3Inspect for evidence of previously used chemicals that may impede the cleaning process and, if necessary, remove all chemicals before applying stain removal agent.
  • 2.4Use appropriate cleaning methods to remove stains according to manufacturer recommendations and job requirements.
  • 2.5Check that stain removal method is working and repeat stain removal action when carpet has not cleaned sufficiently first time until agreed job requirements have been met.

3 Finalise stain removal.

  • 3.1Extract chemical residue using required extraction equipment and method according to manufacturer recommendations and job requirements.
  • 3.2Check treated carpet for pH levels and apply neutraliser, if required, according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.3Dry treated area or leave to dry according to organisational and job requirements.
  • 3.4Compare treated area with surrounding surface to determine need for further action.

4 Complete work activities.

  • 4.1Tidy work area, remove safety signage and barriers and dispose of soil and waste in accordance with WHS and environmental requirements.
  • 4.2Safely clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by organisational standards.
  • 4.3Check cleaning equipment for faults, wear or damage and report in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 4.4Record site cleaning and store cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with organisational requirements.

Performance evidence

  • treating one solvent soluble, one tannin, one protein and one water stain on both: one natural fibre carpet type; one synthetic fibre carpet type. At least one stain must comprise tannin and protein and require a combination of two treatments.

Knowledge evidence

  • aspects of the following relevant for carpet stain removal: - AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
  • personal and site security procedures and requirements: - site access - security cards, codes and keys - areas of the worksite not to be accessed - alarm activation and deactivation - maintaining client privacy and confidentiality - contingencies if personal safety at risk
  • types of hazards and risks and ways to control: - work health and safety (WHS) requirements - Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines - job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work method statements (SWMS) - manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS) - types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and correct selection, care, use and disposal - slips, trips, falls and spills - manual-handling techniques when carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling - identification and safe practices with hazardous materials on site - correct use of signage, barriers, containment and engineering controls and PPE - safe use of electrical equipment
  • organisational requirements for: - reporting incidents - accidents and injury, damage to or breakages in the cleaning area or cleaning equipment, theft and threats to personal security and breaches of site security - procedures for checking equipment operation and safety - use of cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, consumables and PPE
  • cleaning methods and precautions for carpet types and characteristics: - natural -organic (plant) fibres, such as cotton, sisal and wool - synthetic - acrylic, nylon, polyester and polypropylene - carpet material - carpet construction - installation method - underlay type - carpet backing
  • characteristics of different carpet stains and process for cleaning according to type, duration of stain, and whether previous treatments and chemicals have been applied
  • stain removal methods: - manual stain removal - pre-spotting - pre-spraying - vacuuming - steam cleaning
  • functions and features of carpet cleaning equipment and accessories, safe use, routine maintenance and storage: - carpet groomers - cloths and sponges - scrapers or spatulas - air movers - extraction units - pH sticks - spray equipment - steam irons
  • types of cleaning agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal: - acid cleaners - alkaline cleaners - neutral cleaners - solvent cleaners - protein spotter
  • cleaning principles: - cleaning agent, time, agitation, temperature - significance of pH value of cleaning agents - sequence and direction of cleaning - achieve results while doing no harm
  • environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: - storage and disposal of cleaning agents - ways of minimising negative environmental impact - conserving energy and water - recycling
  • waste disposal: - general waste - hazardous waste - recyclable waste - organic and green waste - used materials and cleaning agents

Foundation skills

  • reading: reading skills to interpret safety signs and symbols in work area and on cleaning agent labels
  • numeracy: numeracy skills to measure quantities of cleaning agents.

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What does an assessment tool for CPPCLO3110 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPCLO3110 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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