This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and treat stains on carpets using stain removal methods. Removing stains can occur as a separate task or in conjunction with other cleaning tasks, such as daily vacuuming, extraction and general carpet cleaning.

It includes the selection and use of methods, equipment and materials to treat solvent soluble, tannin, protein and water stains while following work health and safety (WHS) procedures.

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 WHS, and codes of practice as well as organisational procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.