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OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD
,
DOMESTIC HELP
Ministry of Education
August 2012
Introduction
The Ethiopia Occupational Standard (EOS) is the core element of the Ethiopian
National TVET-Strategy and an important factor within the context of the National
TVET Qualification Framework (NTQF).They are national Ethiopia standards, which
define the occupational requirements and expected outcome related to a specific
occupation without taking TVET delivery into account.
This document details the mandatory format, sequencing, wording and layout for the
Ethiopian Occupational Standard comprised of Units of Competence.
Together all the parts of a Unit of Competence guide the assessor in determining
whether the candidate is competent.
The ensuing sections of this EOS document comprise a description of the occupation with all
the key components of a Unit of Competence:
chart with an overview of all Units of Competence for the respective level including the
Unit Codes and the Unit Titles
contents of each Unit of Competence (competence standard)
occupational map providing the technical and vocational education and training (TVET)
providers with information and important requirements to consider when designing
training programs for this standards and for the individual, a career path
Variable Range
Cleaning Brooms Paper towel Wax paper/
equipment, Dust pan and brush Flower vase aluminum foil
supplies and Cleaning Drinking water Talcum powder
materials implements Serving tray Bowl cleaner
Floor carpet Cleaning Toilet disinfectant
Water hoses detergent Acid cleaner
Bucket Scrubbing foam Soup plate w/bowl
Dining table Pillow and case Drinking gLSAs/
Water pitcher Bed mattress goblet and cups
Table cloth Dish pan Serving dish
Flowers Dish sponge/dish Rubber spatula
Bed w/bed cover cloth Floor mop
Spoon and Fork Pan with hot Toilet bowl swab
Knife and Plate water Toilet caddy
Wine gLSAs Rolled newspaper Spray bottle
Serving utensils Cleaning rag Guess model
Table napkin Sponges /scourer Antistatic duster/
Flat sheets Squeegees cleaning cloth
Fitted sheet (various sizes) Vacuum cleaner
Cob-webber ‘A” frame ladders with circular brush
Hoses Extension poles GLSAs cleaning
Drop sheets equipment
Waste (wet or Dust Stones
dry) Paper Gravel
Food
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Ceiling Flat
Suspended
Hard
Sanitizing Solvent spray
agents Anti-static solution
Anti-static spray
Sanitizing Ladders
equipment, Vacuum unit
supplies and Dust mop
materials Lint free clothing cloths
Mop head and bucket
Dust pan
Broom
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competence cleaned surfaces and floors
cleaned furnishings and fixtures
made-up beds and cots
cleaned toilets and bathrooms
sanitized rooms
maintained clean room environment
cleaned kitchen
Underpinning Procedures in cleaning, polishing, disinfecting and
Knowledge and sanitizing rooms (living room, dining room, bedrooms,
Attitudes bathrooms, toilets and kitchen)
Types and characteristics of floors
Method of removing suitable dirt/stain
Types/uses/functions of cleaning equipment, supplies and
materials
GLSAs types, including defects
Methods of identifying stains, mud, dirt and grease
Stain removal techniques
Effects of pre-existing conditions on safe work practices
Procedures in arranging furniture
Types and characteristics of furniture and furnishings
Procedures in bed making
Knowledge on different linen and fabric
Procedures in cleaning and maintaining room furniture and
furnishings
Knowledge on different areas where dirt and dust can easily
accumulate
Schedule of house chores
Types of ancillary rooms
Types of home set-up
Types of living room appliances and ornament
1. Prepare dining 1.1 Dining area is checked for cleanliness prior to service in
area accordance with standard operating procedures and
when required, take corrective actions.
1.2 Dining environment is prepared and adjusted to ensure
comfort and ambience of client and as appropriate.
1.3 Furniture is set up in accordance with standard operating
procedures.
1.4 Tables and table settings are checked for stability, and
easy access to client and at all times.
1.5 Equipment are checked and prepared for service and as
per standard operating procedures.
2. Set-up Table 2.1 Table cloth is laid without creases and in accordance with
prescribed procedures.
2.2 Table appointment is laid according to standards.
2.3 Napkin folded in accordance to table napkin folding
standards.
2.4 Centerpiece is arranged in accordance with standard
operating procedures and used appropriate equipment,
supplies and materials.
3. Serve food and 3.1 Foods are checked for completeness and correctness
beverage before serving.
3.2 Foods are placed on the tray and carried using the left
hand and in accordance with food and beverage serving
procedures.
3.3 Foods are served from the left side using the left hand in
serving as per SOPs.
3.4 Water goblets are filled/refilled from the right side without
spilling as per standard operating procedures.
3.5 Beverage are taken from the bar/kitchen and inspected
for complete garnishing (if any).
3.6 Beverage are served on a bar tray from the right side of
Variable Range
Dining May include but not limited to the following:
environment lighting
room temperature
music
floral and other decorations
privacy
background
Equipment may table cloth/linen condiments
include but not china wares chairs
limited to - gLSAsware tables
silverware ashtray
cutlery toothpicks
wine cloth/paper napkin
3. Beverage Juice
Wine & Spirits
Tea
Coffee
1. Check and sort 1.1 Soiled clothes, linen and fabrics are sorted according to
clothes, linens texture, color, size and defects.
and fabrics 1.2 Sorted items are prioritized according to the cleaning
process required and the urgency of the item.
1.3 Defective clothing, linen and fabric are sewn/darned
using appropriate threads and stitches.
2. Remove stains 2.1 Personal protective paraphernalia are worn in
accordance with the standard operating procedures
2.2 Stain removing agents and chemicals are used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
2.3 Stains are treated and removed using the correct
chemicals or agents.
2.4 All stain removing agents and chemicals are stored
following safety procedures.
3. Prepare 3.1 Laundry area is cleaned and made ready at all times.
washing 3.2 Laundry supplies and materials are prepared and made
equipment and available at all times.
supplies
3.3 Washing machine is checked and prepared for
operation per manual procedures.
4. Perform laundry 4.1 Correct laundry method is selected as per the standard
operating procedures.
4.2 Clothes, linen and fabric are washed according to the
labeling codes and washing instructions.
4.3 Laundry equipment is used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction.
4.4 Clothing, linen and fabric are freed from stain, dirt and
unpleasant odor after washing based on the
procedures.
4.5 Washed clothes, linen and fabric are sun- /machine
dried as per the instructions.
4.6 Dried clothes, linen and fabric are freed from unpleasant
odor and static cling.
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4.7 Washing area and equipment are cleaned in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
OHS procedures.
4.8 All cleaning materials and equipment are stored
following the safety procedures.
4.9 Routine maintenance is carried out or arranged as per
the standard operating procedures.
5. Dry clothes, 5.1 Washed clothes, linen and fabric are dried according to
linen and fabric the procedures.
5.2 Drying machine is prepared according to the procedure.
5.3 Dried clothes, linen and fabric are removed when dryer
bell rings or stops to prevent wrinkles and to minimize
need for ironing.
5.4 Clothes, linen and fabric are dried without wrinkles
according to procedures.
6. Iron clothes, 6.1 Ironing is done in accordance with the standard
linens and procedures
fabrics 6.2 Ironed clothes, linens and fabrics are folded, placed in a
hanger and stored in designated cabinets as per the
instructions.
6.3 Ironing equipment and materials are stored in the
appropriate area following the safety procedures.
Variable Range
Sorted Items Soiled/Defective Clothes Fabrics Linen
Personal Protective Gloves
Paraphernalia Apron
Stains Coffee Mud/Dirt
Cola Grease
Cordial Blood
Chewing Gum Fruit Stains
Food Wine
Stain Acid cleaners Chlorine bleach
Alkali cleaners All-purpose detergent
Laundry Area Washers Clothes pins
Dryers Clothespin bag
Clothesline Clothes rack for indoor drying
Laundry Supplies Sorting Chlorine bleach
and Materials baskets/shelves Laundry bag
Hangers Laundry basket
Stain removing agents
Fabric softener
1. Instil personal 1.1 Hygiene practices are explained clearly to children based
hygiene on the established procedures.
practices to 1.2 Personal hygiene procedure is demonstrated to children
children based on the health and safety procedures.
1.3 Children paraphernalia are maintained based on the
healthy procedures.
2. Bathe and 2.1 Children’s vital signs are checked before bathing based
dress children on the procedures.
2.2 Bathing paraphernalia is prepared as per the procedure.
2.3 Bath water quantity and temperature are checked based
on the health requirements of the child.
2.4 Children are assisted in dressing up according to the
prevailing weather condition.
2.5 Children’s preferences and decisions are acknowledged,
respected and followed whenever appropriate and
possible.
2.6 Children with difficult behaviour in bathing are dealt with
appropriately as per the procedure.
3. Feed children 3.1 Nutritional requirements of children are determined
according to their developmental stage.
3.2 Menu is prepared in accordance with children’s
nutritional and cultural requirements.
3.3 Appetizing food and drink are prepared and served
sufficiently and appropriately according to the child’s
health needs and preferences.
3.4 Children are fed following healthy procedures.
1. Feed pets 1.1 Foods appropriate for pets are prepared in accordance
to required diet.
1.2 Feeding and drinking paraphernalia are washed in
accordance with cleaning procedures
1.3 Food is served into feeding paraphernalia in
accordance with feeding pattern.
1.4 Water is served into the drinking paraphernalia in
accordance with feeding requirement
1.5 Feeding and drinking paraphernalia stored in
accordance with standard practices.
2. Bath pets 2.1 Bathing paraphernalia is prepared in accordance with
safe practices
2.2 Bathing area is checked for cleanliness and
completeness.
2.3 Bathing is performed in accordance with pets’ bathing
requirement.
2.4 Pets are dried as appropriate.
2.5 Bathing paraphernalia is stored in accordance with
safe practices
2.6 Bathing area is cleaned and dried in accordance with
safe practices.
3. Groom pets 3.1 Grooming paraphernalia is prepared in accordance with
requirement
3.2 Pets’ hair is checked for entanglement.
3.3 Pets’ nails are filed in accordance to grooming
procedures.
3.4 Eyes, ears, nose and teeth are cleaned in accordance
to grooming requirements.
3.5 Grooming paraphernalia is cleaned in accordance with
safe practices
3.6 Grooming paraphernalia is stored as per standard
Variable Range
Pets May include but not limited to:
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Rabbits
Etc.
Feeding May include:
requirements Instructions by the veterinarian
Procedures established by the employer
Evidence Guide
Grooming procedures
Storing of grooming paraphernalia
Pets Stroll scheduling
Strolling paraphernalia preparation
Pet strolling places
Underpinning Bath pet
Skills Groom pet
Feed pet
Stroll pet
Take to veterinary clinic
Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications Workplace or fully equipped location with necessary tools
and equipment as well as consumable materials
Pets
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview / Oral questioning
Observation / Demonstration
Context of Competence may be assessed in the workplace or in
Assessment simulated work environment
Variable Range
Planned Own ability and experience
responses Established institutional procedures
Knowledge of individual persons and underlying causes
Difficult or Aggression/Assaultive behavior
challenging Confusion or other cognitive impairment
behaviors Noisiness
Manipulative
Wandering
Self-destructive
Intoxication
Withdrawn/depressed
Negativistic
Intrusive behavior
Verbal offensiveness
Strategies for Diversional activities
dealing with Referring to appropriate personnel e.g. supervisor, security
challenging officer
behaviors Following established emergency response procedures
Appropriate The nature of the incident
strategies Potential effect on different parties, patient, staff and others
Established procedures and guidelines
Institutional Incident reporting and documentation
policies and Operational guidelines for handling incidents and/or cases
procedures involving difficult and challenging behavior
Debriefing of staff involved in the incident
Evidence Guide
Variable Range
Tools and Cleaning materials (e.g. detergent soap, brush, broom,
equipment mop, rags, gLSAs wiper)
Vacuum Cleaner
Play area with appropriate toys and padding
Legal Staff/children ratios
requirements and Babies are never left unattended in the bath or on change
regulations table
Cleaning Disinfecting nappy change areas
Washing floor
Vacuuming
Disinfecting toilet areas
Disposal of waste Nappies
materials Soiled tissues/wipes
Alternative Method for rest e.g. Hammocks
Rules for safety Legal/legislative requirements
Organizational policies regarding excursions
1. Implement 1.1 Exclusion guidelines for children and others suffering from
procedures for an infectious condition are followed.
infection control 1.2 Hygiene and health principles are implemented in care
and prevention practice.
1.3 Infection control guidelines are followed.
2. Recognize and 2.1 Signs of potential illness are reported.
respond to 2.2 Medical assistance is sought as necessary according to
signs of policies and procedures.
potential illness
2.2 Clients and relatives are informed as soon as possible.
2.4 Client is comforted and settled.
3. Respond to 3.1 The safety of self and others is ensured.
emergencies 3.2 Immediate First Aid is provided as required.
and
accidents 3.3 Strategies to calm, reassure and comfort clients are
implemented.
3.4 Details of emergency are recorded and reported
accurately.
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3.5 Information is provided to others according to established
policies.
3.6 Emergencies and accidents are responded to according
to the established guidelines and legislative
requirements.
4. Administer 4.1 Medication is administered according to the organizational
medication policies and legislative requirements.
within 4.2 Medication is stored according to requirements.
guidelines
4.3 Medication is checked for name, instructions and use by
date.
4.4 All administered medications are documented in
accordance with requirements.
5. Respond to 5.1 Remove client from threat/danger or remove
threats and danger/threat from client.
situations of 5.2 The level of immediate danger is assessed and the
danger situation is reported to an appropriate person.
5.3 Appropriate emergency procedures are implemented to
ensure the safety of children and workers.
Variable Range
Hygiene and Health Hand Washing
Principles Use of disposable gloves when cleaning up body wastes
Removal and disposal of infected articles
Cleaning equipment
Disposal of unused foods/milk
Cleaning of utensils after use
Regular disinfecting of soft toys
Removal of body waste products (e.g. faeces, urine,
saliva, vomit) and disinfection of affected area
Use protective aprons when changing babies
Disinfection of nappy change areas after each use
Medication Requirements for storage of medication may include but not
limited to the following:
Legislative guidelines
Organization procedures
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate -
Competence demonstrated ability to respond quickly to emergencies and
implement correct procedures including administering first
aid
implemented procedures for infection control and prevention
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recognized and responded to signs of potential illness
responded to emergencies and accidents
responded to threats and situations of danger.
Underpinning Disease spread and transmission
Knowledge And Guidelines for inspection control
Attitudes Indicators of child abuse
Different types of child abuse
Child protection policy of service
State/territory requirements about responding to indications
of abuse and reporting process
Organizational standards, policies and procedures
Underpinning Skills Common childhood illnesses – recognition, management
strategies
Writing incident records
Making decision under pressure
Variable Range
Instruction / from employer
information from supervisor
from household members
Oral instructions what do to (work assignment/duties)
how to do it (procedures)
Variable Range
Quality control Quality control procedures may include:
procedures standards imposed by regulatory and licensing bodies
enterprise quality procedures
working to a customer brief or batch card and associated
quality procedures
checklists to monitor job progress against agreed time,
costs and quality standards
preparation of sampling plans
the use of hold points to evaluate conformance
the use of inspection and test plans to check compliance
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Methods for Methods for statistical analysis may include:
statistical analysis means
median
mode
ranges
standard deviations
statistical sampling procedures
Problem solving Problem solving techniques may include:
techniques identifying inputs and outputs
sequencing a process
identifying and rectifying a problem step
root cause analysis
implementing preventative strategies
Quality Quality improvement tools and techniques may include:
improvement tools run charts, control charts, histograms and scattergrams
and techniques to present routine quality control data
plan, do, check, act (PDCA)
Ishikawa fishbone diagrams and cause and effect
diagrams
logic tree
similarity/difference analysis
Pareto charts and analysis
force field/strength weakness opportunities threats
(SWOT) analysis
Sustainable Sustainable energy principles and work practices may
energy principles include:
and work examining work practices that use excessive electricity
practices switching off equipment when not in use
regularly cleaning filters
insulating rooms and buildings to reduce energy use
recycling and reusing materials wherever practicable
minimizing process waste
Relevant Communication to relevant personnel may involve:
personnel supervisors, managers and quality managers
administrative, laboratory and production personnel
internal/external contractors, customers and suppliers
Reporting Reporting may include:
verbal responses
data entry into laboratory or enterprise database
brief written reports using enterprise proformas
Quality Quality improvement opportunities could include improved:
improvement production processes
opportunities hygiene and sanitation procedures
reductions in waste and re-work
laboratory layout and work flow
safety procedures
communication with customers
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methods for sampling, testing and recording data
Occupational OHS and environmental management requirements:
health and safety all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and
(OHS) and environmental management requirements, which may be
environmental imposed through regional or federal legislation - these
management requirements must not be compromised at any time
requirements all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of
samples and require standard precautions to be applied
where relevant, users should access and apply current
industry understanding of infection control issued by the
Ministry of Health
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
Competence use the enterprise's quality systems and business goals
as a basis for decision making and action
apply all relevant procedures and regulatory requirements
to ensure the quality and integrity of the products/services
or data provided
apply and promote sustainable energy principles and work
practices
detect non-conforming products or services in the work
area
follow enterprise procedures for documenting and
reporting information about quality
contribute effectively within a team to recognize and
recommend improvements in productivity and quality
apply effective problem solving strategies
implement and monitor improved practices and
procedures
Underpinning Demonstrates knowledge of:
Knowledge and specifications for laboratory products and services in the
Attitudes candidate's work area
quality requirements associated with the individual's job
function and/or work area
scientific and technical knowledge underpinning the
processes, procedures, equipment and instrumentation
associated with the candidate's work tasks and duties
workplace procedures associated with the candidate's
regular technical duties
sustainable energy principles
relevant health, safety and environment requirements
layout of the enterprise, divisions and laboratory
organizational structure of the enterprise
lines of communication
role of laboratory services to the enterprise and customers
Domestic Help
industry, academe and government agencies who donated their time and expertise
Education (MoE) and Engineering Capacity Building Program (ecbp) who made the
This occupational standard was developed on August 2012 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.