CPPCLO4110 — Perform restorative carpet cleaning
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What an assessment for CPPCLO4110 must cover
35 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 perform restorative carpet cleaning.
- 1.1Identify periodic carpet cleaning requirements, 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.
- 1.3Assess site hazards and risks, and position safety signage and barriers and remove, cover, or protect furniture and fittings according to WHS and job requirements.
- 1.4Identify fibre type, construction method, condition and soil types to determine the appropriate restorative cleaning method.
- 1.5Identify and report pre-existing stains and damage to carpets according to organisational requirements.
- 1.6Select the appropriate equipment and cleaning agents and confirm requirements for safe use according to manufacturer instructions.
- 1.7Determine sequence of tasks for maximum hygiene and efficiency of restorative carpet cleaning.
2 Perform restorative carpet cleaning.
- 2.1Pre-clean by removing superficial soil from surfaces according to job requirements.
- 2.2Treat stains according to carpet and stain type, duration of stain, previous treatments and organisational requirements.
- 2.3Use appropriate equipment, cleaning agents and methods to clean carpet according to manufacturer, WHS, industry standards and job requirements.
- 2.4Assess outcome of deep cleaning activities and repeat when carpet has not cleaned sufficiently first time according to organisational and job requirements.
- 2.5Apply strategies to dry carpet thoroughly, if needed, according to environmental conditions, cleaning method used and carpet type.
3 Apply treatments to cleaned carpets.
- 3.1Select and prepare topical treatment according to manufacturer specifications, WHS and organisational requirements.
- 3.2Prepare area to be treated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 3.3Spray carpet with selected product according to manufacturer specifications.
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 requirements.
- 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
- using two different types of specialist carpet cleaning equipment to perform restorative carpet cleaning on two different carpets of at least 4 x 4 square metres:
- at least one natural fibre carpet type selected from cotton, sisal or wool
- at least one synthetic fibre carpet type selected from acrylic, nylon or polyester.
Knowledge evidence
- aspects of the following relevant to restorative cleaners of carpets: - 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) - IICRC S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings - AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting - Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and local requirements for prescribed waste disposal
- 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: - 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 asbestos on site - correct use of signage, barriers, containment, engineering controls and PPE - safe use of electrical equipment
- situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice: - work requiring insurance company approval - situations requiring waiver - specialised contents such as artwork - high value and irreplaceable items
- role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: - Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) - occupational hygienist - building professional - insurance representative - microbiologist
- carpet characteristics and cleaning precautions: - carpet fibre/material - carpet construction and backing - installation method - underlay type
- cleaning principles: - cleaning agent, time, agitation and temperature - significance of pH value of cleaning agents - sequence and direction of cleaning - achieve results while doing no harm
- types of carpet cleaning agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal: - acid cleaners - alkaline cleaners - neutral cleaners - solvent cleaners
- types of soil commonly found on carpets: - grit and dirt - dust mites - grease and oil - spilt food and beverages - urine - water
- characteristics of different carpet stains and process for cleaning according to type, duration of stain, and whether previous treatments and chemicals have been applied
- functions and features of equipment and accessories used for restorative cleaning of carpet, safe use, routine maintenance and storage: - carpet-cleaning bonnets and hand bonnets - rotary or cylindrical scrubbing machine - hot water extraction unit - carpet-drying equipment - spray equipment - steam iron - trigger sprayer - vacuum cleaner
- 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: - emptying of waste recovery tank - general waste - prescribed waste - syringes and sharps - recyclable waste - used materials and cleaning agents.
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