CPPCLO3107 - Clean external surfaces

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to use cleaning equipment and cleaning agents to remove soil from external surfaces using low-water cleaning methods, scraping, pre-spraying and spot cleaning, and rinsing. It includes assessing the external surface to identify the type of soil present, and then selecting cleaning methods, equipment and cleaning agents. External surfaces are cleaned using standard and extension equipment if height access is required.

The unit does not apply to specialised cleaning of sandstone and heritage buildings.

This unit applies to cleaning industry personnel who work alone or in teams in commercial and domestic sites. They use a range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine cleaning activities and provide solutions to 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.