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OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD
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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
NTQF Level II
Ministry of Education
March 2011
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.
NTQF Level II
Variable Range
Cleaning Brooms Paper towel Wax paper/
equipment, Dust pan and Flower vase aluminum foil
supplies and brush Drinking water Talcum powder
materials Cleaning Serving tray Bowl cleaner
implements Cleaning Toilet disinfectant
Floor carpet detergent Acid cleaner
Water hoses Scrubbing foam Soup plate w/bowl
Bucket Pillow and case Drinking glass/
Dining table Bed mattress goblet and cups
Water pitcher Dish pan Serving dish
Table cloth Dish sponge/dish Rubber spatula
Flowers cloth Floor mop
Bed w/bed cover Pan with hot Toilet bowl swab
Spoon and Fork water Toilet caddy
Knife and Plate Rolled newspaper Spray bottle
Wine glass Cleaning rag Guess model
Serving utensils Sponges /scourer Antistatic duster/
Table napkin Squeegees cleaning cloth
Flat sheets (various sizes) Vacuum cleaner
Fitted sheet ‘A” frame ladders with circular brush
Cob-webber Extension poles Glass cleaning
Hoses Drop sheets equipment
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Waste (wet or dry) Dust
Paper
Food
Stones
Gravel
Ceiling Flat
Suspended
Hard
Sanitizing agents Solvent spray
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 sanitizing
Knowledge and rooms (living room, dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms,
Attitudes toilets and kitchen)
Types and characteristics of floors
Method of removing suitable dirt/stain
Types/uses/functions of cleaning equipment, supplies and
materials
Glass 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
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 - glassware 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 baskets/shelves Chlorine bleach
and Materials Hangers Laundry bag
Stain removing agents Laundry basket
Fabric softener
Variable Range
“Mis en Place” Ingredients
Pans
Utensils
Plates/Serving Pieces
Thawing Soaking
Unfreezing
Vegetable Skin, Peel, Pare
ingredient Chop, Slice, Shred, Cube
preparation Wedge, Grate, Pure
Core, Quarter
Vegetable dishes Boiling, Blanching
preparation Sauteing
Braising
Gratinating
Roasting/Baking
Seafood Chop, Slice
ingredient Fillet
preparation Mince, Shred
Peel, Dice, Blanch
Marinate, Poach
Seafood dishes Boiling, Steaming
preparation Sauteing
Deep Frying, Pan Frying
Poaching
Grilling
Baking
Soup preparation Sauteing
Simmering
1. Maintain a clean 1.1 Uniform and personal grooming are maintained to the
and hygienic assignment requirements.
environment
1.2 Personal presence is maintained according to the
employer standards.
1.3 Visible work area is kept tidy and uncluttered.
1.4 Equipment is stored according to the assignment
requirements.
2. Meet 2.1 Client requirements are identified and understood by
client/customer referral to the assignment instructions.
requirements 2.2 Client requirements are met according to the
assignment instructions.
2.3 Changes to client’s needs and requirements are
monitored and appropriate action is taken.
2.4 All communication with the client or customer is made
clear and complied with the assignment requirements.
3. Build credibility 3.1 Client expectations for reliability, punctuality and
with customers/ appearance are adhered to.
clients 3.2 Possible causes of client/customer dissatisfaction are
identified, dealt with recorded according to the employer
policy.
3.3 Client is fully informed of all relevant security matters in
a timely manner and according to the agreed reporting
procedures.
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires that the candidate:
Competence maintained a professional image
interpreted client/customer requirements from information
contained in the client brief and/or assignment instructions
dealt successfully with a variety of client/customer
interactions
monitored and acted on changing client or customer needs
met client/customer requirements
built credibility with customers/clients
Underpinning Uniform and personal grooming requirements of the
Knowledge and employer and the client
Attitudes Occupational health and safety requirement for the
assignment
Assignment Instructions
Variable Range
Tasks Daily tasks
Weekly tasks
Regularly or irregularly occurring tasks
Performance May include:
standards Assignment Instructions
Procedures established in policy documents
1. Describe team 1.1 The role and objective of the team is identified from
role and scope available sources of information.
1.2 Team parameters, reporting relationships and
responsibilities are identified from team discussions and
appropriate external sources.
2. Identify own role 2.1 Individual role and responsibilities within the team
and environment are identified.
responsibility 2.2 Roles and responsibility of other team members are
within team identified and recognized.
2.3 Reporting relationships within team and external to team
is identified.
3. Work as a team 3.1 Effective and appropriate forms of communications are
member used and interactions are undertaken with team
members who contribute to known team activities and
objectives.
3.2 Effective and appropriate contributions are made to
complement team activities and objectives based on the
individual skills, competencies and workplace context.
3.3 Observed protocols are reported using standard
operating procedures
3.4 The development of team work plans are contributed
based on an understanding of team’s role, objectives and
individual competencies of the members.
Variable Range
Role and objective Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or
of team specific sector
Limited discretion, initiative and judgment may be
demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team
environment
Sources of Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures
information Job procedures
Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and
instructions
Evidence Guide
Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate -
competency operated in a team to complete workplace activity
worked effectively with others
conveyed information in written or oral form
selected and used appropriate workplace language
followed designated work plan for the job
reported outcomes
Underpinning Communication process
Knowledge and Team structure
Attitudes Team roles
Group planning and decision making
Underpinning Skills Communicate appropriately, consistent with the culture of
the workplace
Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications Workplace or fully equipped location with necessary tools
and equipment as well as consumable materials
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview / Written exam
Observation / Demonstration
Context of Competence may be assessed in the workplace or in
Assessment simulated work
Variable Range
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate-
Competence prepared written communication following standard format
of the organization
accessed information using communication equipment
made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer information
effectively
conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or
informal communication
1. Integrate 1.1 Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards
personal improving the qualifications set for the profession.
objectives with 1.2 Intra and interpersonal relationships are maintained in
the the course of managing oneself based on the
organizational performance evaluation.
goals
1.3 Commitment to the organization and its goal is
demonstrated in the performance of duties.
2. Set and meet 2.1 Competing demands are prioritized to achieve
work priorities personal, team and organizational goals and
objectives.
2.2 Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to
manage work priorities and commitments.
2.3 Practices along economic use and maintenance of
equipment and facilities are followed as per the
established procedures.
3. Maintain 3.1 Trainings and career opportunities are identified
professional and availed of based on the job requirements
growth and 3.2 Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated
development as proof of career advancement
3.3 Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and
career are obtained and renewed
Variable Range
Evaluation Performance Appraisal
Psychological Profile
Aptitude Tests
Resources Human
Financial
Technology
Hardware
Software
Evidence Guide
Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate-
Competence attained job targets within key result areas (KRAs)
maintained intra and interpersonal relationship in the
course of managing oneself based on performance
evaluation
completed trainings and career opportunities which are
based on the requirements of the industries
acquired and maintained licenses and/or certifications
according to the requirement of the qualification
Underpinning Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of
Knowledge and Ethics, etc.)
Attitudes Company policies
Company operations, procedures and standards
Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity
Personal hygiene practices
Underpinning Skills Appropriate practice of personal hygiene
Intra and Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications Workplace or fully equipped location with necessary tools
and equipment as well as consumable materials
Methods of Competence may be assessed through:
Assessment Interview / Written exam
Observation / Demonstration
Context of Competence may be assessed in the workplace or in
Assessment simulated work environment
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
Methods for Methods for statistical analysis may include:
statistical analysis means
median
mode
ranges
standard deviations
statistical sampling procedures
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
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 March 2011 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.