HLTHSS009 — Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
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What an assessment for HLTHSS009 must cover
22 assessable components: 5 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 6 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 for cleaning.
- 1.1Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 1.2Check and set up cleaning equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures.
- 1.3Select cleaning agents and prepare in accordance with manufacturer safety guidelines and organisational procedures.
- 1.4Barricade work site and install signs to isolate area being cleaned.
2 Clean and maintain surfaces in clinical areas.
- 2.1Identify surface type and texture and select cleaning equipment, agent and methods.
- 2.2Clean surfaces and dry in accordance with organisational procedures.
3 Ensure maintenance of cleaning standards.
- 3.1Maintain the cleanliness of wet areas.
- 3.2Clean unit or location to achieve a low bacteria condition as required by organisational procedures.
- 3.3Ensure surfaces and areas are regularly cleaned in accordance with the organisation’s established cleaning schedules and routines.
- 3.4Follow all infection control procedures to minimise cross-contamination.
4 Manage waste.
- 4.1Assess all waste for risks and handle in accordance with relevant organisational work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
- 4.2Remove waste to maintain a clean and tidy area and avoid build-up of unpleasant odours according to established procedures.
- 4.3Spot clean waste receptacles and replace soiled liners to minimise build-up of odour.
5 Store equipment and cleaning agents safely.
- 5.1Clean and dry equipment before storage.
- 5.2Store cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational policy.
Performance evidence
- follow organisational procedures in the workplace or simulation to select equipment and agents, to undertake cleaning of a clinical setting with the following hazards: clinical waste, body fluid spill, sharps.
Knowledge evidence
- organisation procedures relating to cleaning, including: schedules and routines, use of cleaning agents, surface type requirements, sharps handling, manual handling, infection control, gross tissue samples, personal protective equipment (PPE)
- surface types and textures and suitable cleaning equipment, agents and methods
- manufacturer guidelines for cleaning equipment and agents
- range and extent of cleaning responsibilities in relation to other aspects of the worker’s role
- cleaning hazards, including: clinical waste, body fluids and tissue, slippery surfaces, loose electrical fittings, broken glass, high bacteria growths, needle stick injuries, sharp surfaces, fumes from cleaning agents, allergic reactions, clients’ cleaning chemical mixtures, unlabelled cleaning chemical containers
- types of cleaning agents, including: chemical mixed on the job or pre-mixed, neutral PH detergents, acidic cleaners, graffiti remover.
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Questions about assessing HLTHSS009
What does an assessment tool for HLTHSS009 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTHSS009 needs to address all 22 unit components: 5 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTHSS009?
Auditori pulls the current release of HLTHSS009 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.
Is the first assessment tool really free?
Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTHSS009 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.
Can I check my existing HLTHSS009 assessment instead of generating a new one?
Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTHSS009, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.
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