CPPCLO4111 - Strip and seal hard floors

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to perform periodic hard floor restoration by assessing the type and condition of hard floor surfaces, removing pre-existing floor sealant, and replacing it with a new protective coating.

It includes the identification of the type of hard floor surface, nature and extent of damage, selection and use of methods, equipment and products required for restoration. Hard floors include vinyl, tiled, stone, timber and engineered hard floors.

This unit is suitable for cleaning industry personnel who use well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills and a broad knowledge base to select and apply specialist methods, tools, materials and information in operational cleaning management contexts. They complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

All work must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS), and codes of practice as well as organisational procedures.