SHBHIND001 — Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas

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What an assessment for SHBHIND001 must cover

35 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Clean, disinfect and store tools and equipment.

1.1Clean tools and equipment, disinfecting according to health regulations and organisational policy
1.2Store tools and equipment, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
1.3Store clean linen, according to health regulations and organisational policy.
1.4Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment.

2 Maintain tools and equipment.

2.1Maintain all tools and equipment in working condition, according to manufacturer instructions and use personal protective equipment as required.
2.2Clean, oil and reset scissors and clippers regularly.
2.3Check scissors and clippers regularly for bluntness and refer for sharpening when required.
2.4Examine disposable razor blades to detect defects, replace as required and safely dispose of discarded blades.
2.5Check electrical equipment for loose wires, tag faulty equipment and refer to technical specialists for repair as required.

3 Organise work areas.

3.1Maintain safe, uncluttered and organised work areas according to organisational policy.
3.2Set up work areas, according to the service to be provided.
3.3Follow organisational policy for tidying work areas and keeping items in designated areas.

4 Clean work areas.

4.1Clean work surfaces and areas according to the area function, health regulations and organisational hygiene procedures.
4.2Remove and safely dispose of waste promptly, according to organisational procedures.
4.3Report or remove from floors spills, food, waste and other hazards according to organisational policy.
4.4Display signage promptly to indicate slip hazards.
4.5Use cleaning equipment and products, according to manufacturer instructions; maintain and store after use.
4.6Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of cleaning waste.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
use infection control precautions, health regulations and organisational policies and procedures to maintain, clean (and disinfect, as required): four different tools or equipment chosen from the following list: hairdressing scissors, disposable blade safety razors, clippers and attachments, adjustable client services chair, tint brushes and combs, combs, hair and neck brushes, shaving brushes
two different work areas chosen from the following list: product preparation and storage area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors; basin services area, all fixed equipment and floors; client reception area, all fixed equipment, work surfaces and floors; hairdressing or barbering services workstation area, all work surfaces and floors
check electrical equipment located in each of the two chosen areas for loose wires; tag and report any faulty equipment.

Knowledge evidence

the transmission routes of infectious conditions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities: client and operator contact with work surfaces; client and operator contact with tools and equipment
key features of, and reasons for, standard infection-control precautions as they apply to cleaning and disinfection activities: hand washing and drying before and after cleaning and waste disposal and using occlusive dressings for own cuts and abrasions; using alcohol-based hand rub solutions as an adjunct to hand washing; using personal protective equipment, particularly gloves; cleaning, disinfecting or sterilising reusable equipment; cleaning or disinfecting work surfaces, client gowns and towels; appropriate handling and disposal of single use items and clinical (infectious) waste
key aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to hairdressing and barbering services, with particular emphasis on requirements for cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas
common types of cleaning and disinfection products: use on different hairdressing or barbering linen, tools, equipment work surfaces and areas; role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content; labelling and safety implications, especially those that identify hazardous chemicals (HAZCHEM); safe practices for using and storing; environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste
safe techniques for maintaining tools and equipment to avoid personal injury
safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing hairdressing or barbering equipment; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy equipment
types and correct use of personal protection equipment for maintaining hairdressing or barbering equipment and completing cleaning and disinfection activities
manufacturer’s instructions and techniques for cleaning, oiling and resetting scissors and clippers
industry practices and organisational policies and procedures for: identifying risks and potential hazards that cause injury to self or others; methods to report and circumvent personal injury risks or hazards; general housekeeping; cleaning and disinfecting linen, tools, equipment, work surfaces and areas; storing clean linen, tools and equipment; tagging, reporting and repairing faulty equipment; waste disposal for recyclables, sharps, general and hazardous waste; reducing water and energy use.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures, safety data sheets and product and manufacturer instructions.
Numeracy skills: complete basic calculations involving ratios to dilute cleaning and disinfection products; identify tension measurements of tools.
Planning and organising skills: schedule time into day-to-day activities to complete cleaning and maintenance activities as part of a logical and time-efficient work flow.
Self-management skills: take responsibility for the regular identification of maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBHIND001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SHBHIND001 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 SHBHIND001?

Auditori pulls the current release of SHBHIND001 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.

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