CPPCLO4108 — Restore fire and smoke-affected structures and contents

1 Inspect and assess fire and smoke 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 and document materials burned, area and extent of fire and smoke damage and the source of fire and smoke odour.
• 1.4Identify water damage associated with the fire event and refer for restoration.
• 1.5Assess site hazards, risks and contamination and determine control measures, including containment and engineering controls required, according to WHS requirements.
• 1.6Investigate materials and construction of affected structure and contents to determine if disposal is required or restoration is viable.
• 1.7Seek specialist advice, where required, according to job, organisational and legislative requirements.
• 1.8Document condition of area to be restored and advise client, building owner or insurer of the results of the assessment, proposed restoration methods, risks and likely outcomes and seek approval to proceed according to organisational requirements.

2 Prepare to undertake fire and smoke damage restoration.

• 2.1Determine restoration methods, equipment and sequence of tasks according to level of damage, time since fire event, firefighting method used, and type of structure and contents.
• 2.2Position safety signage, barriers, containment and engineering controls and confirm that area is safe to access and work in according to WHS and job requirements.
• 2.3Remove structural elements that may impede the restoration process according to work role, WHS and job requirements.
• 2.4Identify and document items that are unable to be restored according to job and WHS requirements.

3 Treat salvageable surfaces and contents.

• 3.1Remove items to an off-site facility for treatment, where necessary, according to job and organisational requirements.
• 3.2Remove the source of fire and smoke odour, odour-causing residue and unsalvageable debris according to organisational, job and WHS requirements.
• 3.3Determine and remove potential sources of recontamination of cleaned and deodorised areas according to job and WHS requirements.
• 3.4Clean and deodorise salvageable surfaces according to job, WHS and organisational requirements.

4 Treat remaining odour.

• 4.1Determine sources of remaining odour and select appropriate deodorising technology according to job and WHS requirements.
• 4.2Create a deodorising fog or gas to seek out and combine with odour-causing substances, as required, according to job and WHS requirements.
• 4.3Encapsulate odour by sealing inaccessible or slightly scorched salvageable surfaces to prevent progressive recontamination, as required, according to job and WHS requirements.
• 4.4Assess outcome of odour removal and repeat action when odour has not been removed sufficiently to meet job requirements.

5 Evaluate outcomes of restoration activities.

• 5.1Determine the need for post-restoration testing and, if required, arrange testing according to industry accepted practice and organisational procedures.
• 5.2Determine further action or advice required based on evaluation or test results.
• 5.3Conduct repeat restoration, if needed, according to organisational and job requirements.

6 Complete work activities.

• 6.1Record site restoration and seek independent sign-off, as required, according to job and WHS requirements.
• 6.2Remove safety signage and barriers, return restored items to site, and dispose of soil and waste according to WHS and environmental requirements.
• 6.3Clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by organisational requirements.
• 6.4Check restoration equipment for faults, wear or damage and report according to organisational requirements.
• 6.5Store equipment and materials according to organisational requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPCLO4108 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPCLO4108 needs to address all 52 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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