Assessment Requirements for CPPCLO4105 Apply odour control to structures and contents

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CPPCLO4105 Apply odour control to structures and contents

Modification History

Release 1	This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 15.0. Supersedes and is not equivalent to CPPCLO3010 Apply odour control to carpets.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by:

applying odour control to remove four of the following:

urine odour from both natural fibre and synthetic carpet

animal or human waste odour from upholstery

mould odour from plasterboard

odour from decaying matter from built-in cabinetry

fire damage odour from timber furniture

chemical odour from furnishings.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

aspects of the following relevant to removal of odours from structures and contents:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines

job safety analyses (JSAs) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)

IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration or Australian equivalent

AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting

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

areas of the worksite not to be accessed

alarm activation and deactivation

maintaining client privacy and confidentiality

contingencies if personal safety at risk

building system considerations relevant to odour control:

structural components - methods of construction and materials

heating, cooling and ventilation, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

potential locations of not readily observable odour producing matter - behind and under plaster walls, ceilings, pipes, appliances, insulation, panelling, wallpaper, floors, flooring, carpet, cabinetry and interstitial spaces

unintended consequential damage arising from event and mitigation

types of hazards and risks and ways to control:

types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and correct selection, care, use and disposal

slips, trips, falls and spills

manual-handling techniques when carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling

identification and safe practices with asbestos on site

correct use of signage, barriers, containment and engineering controls and PPE

safe use of electrical equipment

cleaning principles:

cleaning agent, time, agitation and temperature

significance of pH value of cleaning agents

sequence and direction of cleaning

achieve results while doing no harm

factors determining restorability:

type of odour and duration of exposure

material composition

cost of restoration

cost of replacement

sentimental, legal, artistic, cultural and historical value

potential secondary harm and waste created by restoration methods

situations and procedure for seeking specialist advice:

work requiring insurance company approval

situations requiring waiver

specialised contents such as artwork

high value and irreplaceable items

role, strengths and limitations of specialists who may provide advice:

Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP)

occupational hygienist

building professional

insurance representative

microbiologist

origins of odour - cooking, animal, rotting/putrid, burnt/smoky, chemical/solvent and vegetable

types of hazardous odours and necessary precautions

methods and precautions for odour control on surface types:

porous

semi-porous

non-porous

textiles

functions and features of odour control equipment, safe use, routine maintenance and storage:

air scrubbers

carpet groomers

chemical hand spray units

foggers

ozone machines

steam generators

types of odour control agents - their purpose, action, correct use, precautions, safe handling, storage and disposal:

gas phase type processes

ozone

hydroxyls

cold plasma

odour control methods

environmentally sustainable work practices and compliance with environmental regulations:

ways of minimising negative environmental impact

conserving energy and water

recycling

waste disposal of used materials and restoration agents

disposal of prescribed waste.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting where these skills and knowledge would be performed.

Candidates must have access to:

client work order, instructions or service agreement

organisational documentation, policies and procedures.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b