Field Service Sector
Review of Cleaning and Caretaking unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Cleaning and Caretaking |
Caretaking |
1595, 17267-17269 |
Carpet and Textile Cleaning |
1577, 13345, 13348, 20669-20672, 25918 |
|
Cleaning Services Administration |
1575, 17271-17274, 19910 |
|
Cleaning Skills |
1573, 1574, 1582, 1583, 26568, 26569 |
|
Health Sector Cleaning |
7184, 27670 |
Careerforce has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published January 2019
Summary
The unit standards listed above have had little or no results reported in the period 2014-2018. After consultation with industry and all organisations with consent to assess against these standards, it was determined the standards should be set to expire.
Main changes
· All standards were designated expiring without replacement.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking > Caretaking
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
1595 |
Operate a central heating system |
4 |
6 |
D |
17267 |
Maintain buildings |
4 |
4 |
D |
17268 |
Clean and maintain swimming pools and facilities |
4 |
2 |
D |
17269 |
Maintain grounds, play areas and play equipment |
4 |
5 |
D |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking > Carpet and Textile Cleaning
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
1577 |
Clean upholstery and wall fabrics |
3 |
4 |
D |
13345 |
Clean carpets under supervision |
2 |
2 |
D |
13348 |
Establish a planned carpet maintenance schedule |
5 |
8 |
D |
20669 |
Apply protective topical treatments to carpets and textiles |
3 |
5 |
D |
20670 |
Perform carpet colour repair and restoration |
3 |
6 |
D |
20671 |
Carry out carpet repairs and reinstallation |
3 |
8 |
D |
20672 |
Treat odours in carpets and textiles |
3 |
5 |
D |
25918 |
Follow safe work practices in the carpet cleaning and restoration industry |
2 |
5 |
D |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking > Cleaning Services Administration
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
1575 |
Negotiate and schedule cleaning contracts |
4 |
10 |
D |
17271 |
Select mechanical cleaning equipment |
4 |
4 |
D |
17272 |
Trial and evaluate mechanical cleaning equipment |
4 |
4 |
D |
17273 |
Trial and evaluate cleaning agents |
4 |
4 |
D |
17274 |
Select cleaning agents and products |
4 |
4 |
D |
19910 |
Give oral instructions in the cleaning industry to people who speak English as a second language |
3 |
4 |
D |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking > Cleaning Skills
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
1573 |
Clean interior walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings |
3 |
3 |
D |
1574 |
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning methods for floors with special surfaces |
4 |
6 |
D |
1582 |
Sweep streets with a machine |
3 |
4 |
D |
1583 |
Provide a vehicle valet service |
3 |
3 |
D |
26568 |
Carry out clandestine methamphetamine laboratory cleanup and remediation operations |
4 |
15 |
D |
26569 |
Follow safe work practices during and after clandestine methamphetamine laboratory cleanup and remediation |
3 |
4 |
D |
Service Sector > Cleaning and Caretaking > Health Sector Cleaning
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
7184 |
Follow standard precautions set by infection control personnel when cleaning health care facilities |
3 |
4 |
D |
27670 |
Clean an operating theatre |
3 |
5 |
D |