Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Access and prepare site for inspection.

1.1.

Client and insurance company contact details are obtained and confirmed, reporting requirements are determined, and approval to access and inspect site is gained.

1.2.

Work site hazards  are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.3.

Health and safety requirements  for site and type of work to be undertaken are identified and applied to planning.

1.4.

Insurance arrangements are confirmed and insurance excess payment is collected according to company policy.

1.5.

Site is secured and immediate physical hazards are addressed prior to proceeding with assessment.

1.6.

Equipment  required to conduct site assessment is selected and prepared.

1.7.

Personal protective equipment  (PPE) is sourced and used according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.

2.

Assess water damage.

2.1.

Existing inundation of water is identified and water entry is isolated or stopped as required.

2.2.

Investigations and discussions are held with client to identify source and type of water .

2.3.

Extent of damage to carpet, underlay and sub-floor is assessed using selected techniques , and is documented.

2.4.

Factors affecting mitigation and restoration  are analysed and documented.

2.5.

Other building materials and installations are checked for water damage using penetrative and non-penetrative measuring devices to determine degree of moisture and results are documented.

2.6.

Photographic evidence of site damage is recorded according to company procedures.

2.7.

Site measurements are documented to assist in calculating repair costs and determining techniques to be used to assist mitigation and restoration.

3.

Develop and document plan.

3.1.

Information gathered during site assessment is analysed to determine potential for drying and restoring carpet or replacing carpet and underlay.

3.2.

Strategies to protect or restore other building materials and installations are analysed and documented.

3.3.

Risk management plan outlining cost-effective solutions for managing and mitigating water damage is developed and documented according to legislative and company procedures.

3.4.

Timeline for conducting mitigation and restoration work is negotiated with owner or manager and insurer of premises.

3.5.

Formal agreement to proceed with work is secured and documentation, including acceptance of quotation, is completed according to standard company procedures.

4.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

4.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

4.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Numeracy skills to:

• take accurate site measurements
• perform cost estimates.

Oral communication skills to:

• request advice or further information from client or others
• respond clearly and concisely to client questions.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret directions and safety instructions, including:

• work instructions
• safety data sheets (SDS).

Writing skills to:

• document findings and produce reports.

Problem-solving skills to:

• develop damage mitigation plans and strategies for different work sites.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Hazards  that must be assessed include:

• biological and environmental contaminants
• chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation
• chemical reactivity
• dust and fibre particulates
• electrical
• environmental allergens
• explosions
• fatigue
• fire
• manual handling
• noise
• poor ventilation
• slips, trips and falls
• syringes and sharps
• working in confined spaces.

Health and safety requirements  must include:

• access to communication devices when working alone
• compliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines
• electrical equipment test and tag compliance
• emergency response procedures
• environmental controls
• hazard signs and barricades
• health and safety induction and refresher training
• manual handling techniques
• processes for safely dispensing chemicals
• risk assessment procedures, including:

• hazardous chemicals register
• hierarchy of control
• job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations
• safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations
• incident reporting

• SDS
• selection and use of required PPE
• storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications
• use of first aid according to SDS information.

Equipment  must include:

• digital camera
• moisture measuring devices.

Personal protective equipment  must include at least two of the following:

• eye protection
• gloves
• high visibility vests
• protective clothing
• respirators
• safety shoes
• tongs
• wet-work clothing.

Type of water  must include at least one of the following:

• black water
• clear water
• grey water.

Techniques  must include at least five of the following:

• corner inspection
• blue lights
• high intensity inspection lights
• hygrometers
• moisture meters
• moisture sensors or probes
• psychometric evaluation
• thermal imaging
• thermometers
• visual inspection.

Factors affecting mitigation and restoration  must include:

• method of carpet construction
• condition of carpet
• type and condition of underlay
• method of installation
• condition of smooth edge
• type and condition of sub-floor.