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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Wet mop floors 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12521  Wet mop floors 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-05-30  2007-02-21  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-02-21   2011-02-21  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
243198  Wet mop floors  Level 1  NQF Level 01  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a cleaning services environment. Qualifying learners are able to wet mop hard and resilient floors in a commercial, domestic, health care, industrial and food handling environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The learner has the speaking and listening ability equal to an ABET Level 1 Com 101 standard and/or any other communication skill that will enable him/her to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. The scope of this unit standard is for any person who wet mops hard and resilient floors. It is not applicable to persons removing blood or body fluids from floors using the wet mopping method as this carries a serious risk transmitting infections such as HIV and Hepatitis B.
2. Floors in the context of this unit standard refer to hard and resilient floors.
3. The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is limited in range, repetitive and familiar, but requires problem solving within a predefined range, and an ability to work with others as a member of a team.

RANGE STATEMENTS WHICH REFER TO ASSESSMENT CRITERIA IN THIS UNIT STANDARD

1. Chemicals refer to but are not limited to detergents, disinfectants and combined maintenance products.
2. Double bucket mopping systems refer to mopping equipment having one bucket containing the chemical solution and a second bucket for rinsing the mop.
3. Mop heads refer to but are not limited to Kentucky and flat mop heads. The mop head fibres may include natural, synthetic or micro fibres.
4. Mopping equipment refers to but is not limited to Kentucky and flat mopping systems and mop handles, wringers and other equipment that may be used. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare to wet mop floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Selects the correct mopping equipment, a clean mop head and non-slip shoes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains the importance of selecting the correct mopping equipment and a clean mop head. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Explains the reason for wearing non-slip shoes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Correctly places wet floor safety warning signs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explains what can happen if the wet floor safety warning signs are not placed correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains what to do if someone slips and falls on a wet floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Sweeps the floor and collects litter. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Explains the reasons for removing dry soil and litter from the floor before wet mopping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Selects the correct chemical according to the suitability of the floor type. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Prepares the mopping chemical solution at the correct concentration according to the product usage instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Explains the importance of choosing the correct chemical. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. Explains what could happen if the chemical solution is not mixed to the correct concentration. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. Gives 2 examples of water-sensitive floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. Explains what the learner must do to prevent damage to water-sensitive floors during wet mopping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. Explains why an access floor should not be wet mopped. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Spot mop a floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Uses the correct method for spot mopping a floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains when we do spot mopping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Spot mops the floor using a single bucket mopping system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Spot mops the floor using a double bucket mopping system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Empties and refills the bucket when the chemical solution is dirty (applicable to single bucket mopping systems only.) 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains the reason for wringing out the mop as much as possible when spot mopping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains why the mop must always be rinsed in the rinsing bucket before wringing it out (applicable to double bucket mopping systems). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Explains the reasons for emptying and refilling the bucket when the mopping chemical solution is dirty (applicable to single bucket mopping systems). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Inspects the quality of work continuously. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Explains why s/he needs to inspect the quality of work. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Uses the correct method for wet mopping a floor in one stage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains wet mopping the floor using the one stage method. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Explains why a "figure 8" mopping pattern is used when mopping open areas. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Does not soil skirting boards, baseboards or carpeted areas next to the floor being mopped. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explains the reasons for not soiling skirting boards, baseboards, and carpeted areas. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Applies the correct quantity of mopping chemical solution to the floor in the first stage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Allows the correct contact time for the mopping chemical solution before mopping it up. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Explains what the correct contact time for the job which is being assessed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Mops up or vacuums the dirty solution in the second stage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explains how s/he will know if enough solution has been applied to the floor in the first stage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains the importance of the mopping chemical solution contact time on the floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains when and why one would use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner to remove the solution in the second stage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Explains the reasons for leaving the floor as dry as possible after mopping up the solution in the second stage. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Disposes of the dirty solution according to environmental principles. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains why the disposal procedure for the dirty solution must be followed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Cleans, dries and stores mopping equipment (excluding mop heads). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains the reasons for cleaning, drying, and storing mopping equipment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Stores chemicals. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Washes or hands in dirty mop heads for laundering. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains how dirty mop heads can spread germs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Explains the reasons for washing dirty mop heads or handing them in for laundering. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Explains the reporting procedure for faulty mopping equipment. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. An assessor accredited by the Services SETA ETQA will assess the competency.
2. Assessment procedures will be supplied to the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
3. All assessment activities must be fair so that all candidates can have equal opportunities.
4. Assessment will be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
5. Questions and answers must determine the theoretical knowledge.
6. Direct observation, preferably in the workplace, or as a second choice in simulated conditions are preferred.
7. A practical demonstration of competencies is required in this unit standard.
8. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication that may be verbal or any other agreed upon method.
9. Internal Moderation
10. External Moderation 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
On completion the learner can understand and apply the assessment criteria of all the outcomes. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical thinking have been made. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage oneself and one's activities responsibility and effectively. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor.
  • Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method.
  • Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor.
  • Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method.
  • Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor.
  • Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method.
  • Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts to not exist in isolation. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor.
  • Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method.
  • Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities. Evident in:
  • Prepare to wet mop floors.
  • Spot mop a floor.
  • Wet mop a floor using the one-stage method.
  • Wet mop a floor using the two-stage method.
  • Perform end of task procedures after wet mopping floors.

    Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. Evident in:

    (All as above) 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 243198, which is "Wet mop floors", Level 1, 4 credits.

    DEFINITION OF TERMS WITHIN THIS UNIT STANDARD:

    1. Access flooring: These are floors with removable panels which, when removed, give access to under-floor electrical cabling. Water entering the under-floor cabling could cause severe damage. Such floors are typically found in computer rooms. For the purposes of this unit standard access flooring will also refer to floors where there is a high presence of electrical charged installations.
    2. Contact time: This is the time required by the chemical to loosen the soil in the mopping solution. In the case of disinfectants achieving effective floor disinfection, this contact time is 10 minutes.
    3. Hard Floors: Can include but is not limited to concrete, terrazzo reconstituted marble, quarry tiles, terracotta, ceramic, porcelain, slate, wood and steel grids.
    4. Kentucky Mops: Long cotton mop head fixed to a mop handle with mop clip.
    5. Germs: Small living things (microorganisms) that cannot be seen but could cause people to become ill.
    6. Resilient floors: Can include vinyl, cushioned vinyl, asphalt, linoleum and profiled rubber.
    7. Water-sensitive floors: These are floors such as unsealed wood and cork, which absorb water and swell. This may result in damage to the floor. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  20173   National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-02-21  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


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