Contribute to housekeeping in motor vehicle environments
Overview
This standard is about the routine maintenance of the workplace, carrying out basic, non-specialist checks of relevant workplace equipment, cleaning the work area and using resources as directed.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 select and use suitable personal protective equipment throughout all housekeeping and equipment maintenance activities
P2 select and use cleaning equipment which is of the right type and suitable for the task
P3 use resources as directed and for their intended purpose only following workplace procedures
P4 follow workplace policies, schedules and manufacturers' instructions when cleaning and maintaining equipment
P5 ensure your equipment maintenance activities keep your equipment fit for purpose
P6 clean the work area(s), for which you are responsible, at the specified time and frequency
P7 store your equipment in a safe manner which permits ease of access and identification for use
P8 carry out housekeeping activities safely and in a way which minimises inconvenience to customers and staff
P9 ensure your housekeeping activities keep your work area clean and free from debris and waste materials
P10 dispose of used cleaning agents, materials and debris to comply with relevant legal, environmental and workplace requirements
P11 clearly and promptly report any faulty or damaged equipment to the relevant person(s)
P12 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the scope of your job responsibilities for the use and maintenance of equipment and your work area
K2 workplace policies, schedules and legislation for housekeeping activities and equipment maintenance
K3 the manufacturer's requirements for the cleaning and general, non-specialist maintenance of the equipment for which you are responsible
K4 the regulations and information sources applicable to workshop cleaning and maintenance activities for which you are responsible
K5 the importance of reporting faults quickly to the relevant person
K6 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
K7 how to select and use equipment appropriate to the task
K8 how to store equipment safely and accessibly
K9 how to report faulty or damaged equipment
K10 how to work safely when cleaning and maintaining equipment
K11 how to select and use work area cleaning equipment, materials and agents
K12 how to clean and maintain the equipment and work areas for which you are responsible
K13 how to dispose of unused cleaning agents, materials and debris to comply with relevant legal, environmental and workplace requirements
K14 the properties and hazards associated with the use of cleaning agents and materials
K15 the importance of wearing personal protective equipment
K16 the importance of using resources as directed and for their intended purpose only
Scope/range
- Equipment maintenance covers:
1.1. routine checks on equipment
1.2. cleaning equipment
1.3. visual inspection of electrical equipment - Housekeeping activities cover:
2.1. day to day work area cleaning
2.2. clearing away
2.3. dealing with spillages
2.4. disposal of waste, used materials and debris, taking into account relevant environmental factors - Motor vehicle could include:
3.1. light vehicles
3.2. heavy goods or public service vehicles
3.3. motorcycles
3.4. lift trucks
3.5. heavy vehicle trailers
3.6. caravans and motorhomes