RECORD OF CONVERSATION
HLTMS206D Perform general cleaning talks in a clinical setting
CANDIDATE’S NAME: ________________________________________________________________ CONVERSATION DATE: ______________________________
Question 1.
Describe how you determine job requirements.
Question 2.
How do you identify and segregate waste?
Question 3.
What are the necessary steps needs to transport and store waste appropriately?
Question 4.
Discuss the tasks required when conducting quality control activities.
KEY POINTS
COMMENTS
The candidate’s response should evidence the following
Record other key points and examples from conversation.
Identify whether a practical assessment is warranted.
Question 1
Review work sheets to determine waste handling requirements
Select and obtain appropriate equipment required for waste handling tasks to
maximise work effectiveness and efficiency
Organise and set up work areas to ensure safe, effective and efficient handling of
waste in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant legislation
Identify and manage potential risks and hazards to work according to job
requirements, in accordance with workplace requirements, WHS, infection control
and other relevant legislation
Follow workplace procedures for reporting identified risks
Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job
requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, workplace requirements and relevant
legislation
Question 2
Clearly identify and handle hazardous, dangerous and non-conforming waste in
accordance with workplace policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation
Accurately identify, label and segregate all waste according to waste types in
accordance with workplace policies and procedures and relevant legislation
Carefully place all sorted waste into correct waste category containers to prevent
litter in work areas and avoid cross contamination
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Frequently monitor waste containers to ensure adequate available containers and to
secure containment of waste
Empty or replace full waste containers promptly to minimise disruption to the
workplace, in accordance with policies and procedures and job requirements
Clearly label segregated waste in accordance with job requirements, workplace
policies and procedures and relevant legislation
Question 3
Select appropriate transport equipment for waste transport activities to maximise
work effectiveness and efficiency and in accordance with workplace policies and
procedure and relevant legislation
Colour code and label all transport equipment in accordance with workplace policies
and procedures and relevant legislation
Ensure that transport loads are secured and not overloaded according to workplace
requirements and relevant legislation
Perform waste collection rounds as often as required to minimize waste overflow
hazards
Enclose and secure storage areas in accordance with workplace requirement and
relevant legislation
Ensure that waste types are stored in accordance with relevant legislation and
workplace requirements
Question 4
Inspect and check waste to ensure that it is placed in the correct waste receptacle
Inspect storage areas and check they are secured in accordance with workplace
requirements and relevant legislation
Ensure all details of quality control activities are documented accurately and
promptly in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant legislation
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To be marked as competent for this unit, the applicant must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge and skills as below. Assessors must gauge whether the candidate
as the knowledge and skills outlined below. Please record key points and comments in the column provided.
COMMENTS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Record whether candidate has been assessed as having the knowledge and skills required.
Document key points and examples from conversation.
Essential knowledge:
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Correct hygiene procedures
Infection control policy and procedures
WHS implications of work
Other organisation policies and procedures relating to work performance
Range and extent of cleaning responsibilities in relation to other aspects of the
worker's role
Essential skills:
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Comply with WHS policies and procedures including infection control in a clinical
setting
Correctly use relevant cleaning equipment and cleaning agents to achieve
required cleaning standard
Handle waste safely and effectively in line with organisation waste management
policy
ASSESSOR’S NAME: ________________________________________ ASSESSOR’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE: ____ / ____ / ____
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