CPPCLO4104 — Restore water-damaged structures and contents

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105 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 80 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Inspect and assess water damage.

1.1Clarify site access, areas to be restored and scope of work with building owner, client, insurer or supervisor.
1.2Select, check for fit and serviceability, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS and job requirements.
1.3Determine the source and presence of water, and potentially affected areas according to job and WHS requirements.
1.4Assess site hazards, risks and contamination and determine control measures, including containment and engineering controls required, according to WHS requirements.
1.5Investigate materials and construction of affected structure and contents to determine if disposal is required or restoration is viable.
1.6Seek specialist advice, where required, according to organisational and legislative requirements.
1.7Document condition of area to be restored and advise client, building owner or insurer of the results of the assessment, proposed remediation methods, risks and likely outcomes and seek approval to proceed according to organisational requirements.

2 Prepare to undertake restoration of water-damaged area.

2.1Determine restoration methods, equipment and sequence of tasks according to presence of clean or contaminated water, level of damage, and type of structure and contents.
2.2Position safety signage and barriers, containment and engineering controls and confirm that area is safe to access and work in according to WHS and job requirements.
2.3Eliminate or contain water source according to WHS, organisational and job requirements.
2.4Remove structural elements that may impede the water restoration process according to work role, WHS and job requirements.
2.5Identify and dispose of water-damaged items and materials that are unable to be remediated, including carpet and underlay affected by black water according to organisational and WHS requirements.

3 Undertake water mitigation processes.

3.1Extract and dispose of excess clean and contaminated water using required equipment and processes according to job, WHS and organisational requirements.
3.2Activate in-structure drying equipment, as required, and monitor drying progress according to job, WHS and organisational requirements.
3.3Treat work area with antimicrobial chemicals as needed by job, WHS and organisational requirements.

4 Evaluate outcomes of water mitigation activities.

4.1Determine the need for post-remediation testing and, if required, arrange testing according to industry accepted practice and organisational procedures.
4.2Determine further action or advice required based on evaluation or test results.
4.3Conduct repeat water mitigation activities, as needed, according to organisational and job requirements.

5 Complete work activities.

5.1Record site restoration and water mitigation outcomes and seek independent verification or sign-off, as required, according to job and WHS requirements.
5.2Remove safety signage barriers, containment and engineering controls and dispose of soil and waste according to WHS and environmental requirements.
5.3Clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by organisational standards.
5.4Check equipment for faults, wear or damage and report in accordance with organisational requirements.
5.5Store equipment and materials according to organisational requirements.

Performance evidence

developing a plan to restore a water-damaged internal wall and hard floor at two different commercial sites where one site is contaminated by black water and one site is contaminated by grey water
restoring a domestic carpet damaged by clean water to pre-event condition.

Knowledge evidence

aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: work health and safety (WHS) requirements
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: IICRC S500 Standard for Water Damage Restoration or Australian equivalent
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
aspects of the following relevant to water damage remediation: Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and local requirements for prescribed waste disposal
personal and site security procedures and requirements: site access - security cards, codes and keys
personal and site security procedures and requirements: areas of the worksite not to be accessed
personal and site security procedures and requirements: alarm activation and deactivation
personal and site security procedures and requirements: maintaining client privacy and confidentiality
personal and site security procedures and requirements: contingencies if personal safety at risk
health effects of exposure to microbial contamination in water-damaged buildings
potential microorganisms present in a water-damaged site
unintended consequential damage arising from event and mitigation
building system considerations relevant to water remediation: structural components - methods of construction and materials
building system considerations relevant to water remediation: heating, cooling and ventilation, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
building system considerations relevant to water remediation: potential locations of not readily observable water damage - behind and under plaster walls, ceilings, pipes, appliances, insulation, panelling, wallpaper, floors, flooring, carpet, cabinetry and interstitial spaces
building system considerations relevant to water remediation: effects of humidity, airflow and temperature on drying and moisture movement through structural materials and contents
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and correct selection, care, use and disposal
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: slips, trips, falls and spills
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: manual-handling techniques when carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: identification and safe practices with asbestos on site
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: correct use of signage, barriers, containment and engineering controls and PPE
types of hazards and risks and ways to control: safe use of electrical equipment
cleaning principles: cleaning agent, time, agitation, temperature
cleaning principles: significance of pH value of cleaning agents
cleaning principles: sequence and direction of cleaning
cleaning principles: achieve results while doing no harm
types, characteristics and processes to identify clean, black and grey water
class of water intrusion and mitigation methods and precautions for surface types: porous
class of water intrusion and mitigation methods and precautions for surface types: semi-porous
class of water intrusion and mitigation methods and precautions for surface types: non-porous
factors determining restorability: classification of water and duration of exposure
factors determining restorability: material composition
factors determining restorability: cost of restoration
factors determining restorability: cost of replacement
factors determining restorability: sentimental, legal, artistic, cultural, historical value
potential secondary harm and waste created by restoration methods
situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice: work requiring insurance company approval
situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice: situations requiring waiver
situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice: specialised contents such as artwork
situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice: high value and irreplaceable items
role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)
role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: occupational hygienist
role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: building professional
role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: insurance representative
role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice: microbiologist
indications that water-damaged carpet and underlay, and personal items should be disposed of
strategies to promote surface evaporation and methods for extracting water and drying for: carpet construction, fibre and underlay type
strategies to promote surface evaporation and methods for extracting water and drying for: sub-flooring structures
strategies to promote surface evaporation and methods for extracting water and drying for: building structures
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: submersible and surface pumps
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: extraction units
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: extraction tools, including light wands, weighted drag tools, stationary tools, handheld tools and self-propelled units
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: axial and centrifugal air moving equipment
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: structural cavity drying equipment
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: air filtration devices (AFDs)
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: dehumidification equipment, including refrigerant dehumidifiers, low-grain refrigerants (LGRs) and desiccants
functions and features of equipment - safe operational practices, routine maintenance and storage: heat drying systems and equipment (direct fired, indirect fired, electric, hydronic and radiant)
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: thermometers
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: hygrometers
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: psychrometers
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: manometers
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: gas detectors
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: particle counters
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: moisture meters
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: thermal imaging cameras
functions and features of detection and monitoring instruments - safe operational practices, storage and routine maintenance: psychrometric charts and calculators
data logging devices, remote monitoring systems adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and e-coli testing
types, application and limitations of moisture testing
factors affecting moisture testing results
types of cleaning agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal: anti-microbial agents
types of cleaning agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal: detergents
types of cleaning agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal: disinfectants
environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: ways of minimising negative environmental impact
environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: conserving energy and water
environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: recycling
environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: waste disposal of used materials and remediation agents
environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations: disposal of prescribed waste.

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