Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of cleaners responsible for undertaking a range of routine and non-routine tasks according to work schedules, liaising with clients and in some cases members of the public, and operating in a range of general residential and commercial settings as well as specialist cleaning environments. The cleaner may work alone, with or without supervision, and has responsibility for selecting, preparing and using appropriate cleaning methods for a range of cleaning situations while ensuring safe work practices.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 9 elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- all 9 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to 3 units may be chosen from other Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPP or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
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Core units |
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CPPCLO3003 |
Clean using safe work practices |
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CPPCLO3005 |
Confirm and apply privacy and security requirements for cleaning work |
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CPPCLO3019 |
Remove waste and recyclable materials |
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CPPCLO3035 |
Maintain cleaning storage areas |
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CPPCMN3006 |
Provide effective client service |
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Elective units |
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CPPCLO3001 |
Maintain hard floor surfaces |
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CPPCLO3002 |
Restore hard floor surfaces |
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CPPCLO3004 |
Maintain carpeted floors |
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CPPCLO3006 |
Clean carpets |
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CPPCLO3007 |
Remove carpet stains |
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CPPCLO3008 |
Mitigate carpet water damage |
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CPPCLO3009 |
Clean glass surfaces |
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CPPCLO3010 |
Apply odour control to carpets |
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CPPCLO3011 |
Clean using environmentally sustainable work practices |
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CPPCLO3012 |
Repair and reinstall carpets |
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CPPCLO3013 |
Clean window coverings |
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CPPCLO3014 |
Maintain clean-room environments |
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CPPCLO3015 |
Treat complex carpet stains |
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CPPCLO3016 |
Apply topical treatments to carpets |
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CPPCLO3017 |
Clean wet areas |
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CPPCLO3018 |
Clean and maintain furniture and fittings |
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CPPCLO3020 |
Pressure wash and clean surfaces |
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CPPCLO3021 |
Clean industrial machinery |
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CPPCLO3024 |
Clean fabric upholstery |
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CPPCLO3029 |
Inspect sites prior to carpet cleaning |
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CPPCLO3030 |
Develop a plan to mitigate water damage and restore carpets |
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CPPCLO3036 |
Clean at heights |
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CPPCLO3037 |
Clean external surfaces |
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CPPCLO3038 |
Clean food-handling areas |
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CPPCLO3040 |
Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings |
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CPPCLO3043 |
Clean using microfibre and chemical-free techniques |
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CPPCLO3044 |
Prepare rooms for guests and residents |
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CPPCLO3045 |
Clean high-touch surfaces |
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CPPCMN3004 |
Respond to enquiries and complaints |
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CPPCMN3007 |
Support leadership in the workplace |
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HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
