List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. | Plan and prepare to apply odour control. | 1.1. | Carpet type and condition are assessed, cause of odour is identified, and odour treatment techniques are confirmed according to job requirements. |
| 1.2. | Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. |
| 1.3. | Equipment isselected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| | 1.4. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.5. | Cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. |
| | 1.6. | Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Pre-existing damage is identified and reported according to company requirements. |
2. | Apply treatment. | 2.1. | Furniture and fittings are removed to allow cleaning tasks to be performed. |
| 2.2. | Soiled carpet is cleaned using required cleaning methods, in preparation for odour control. |
| 2.3. | Odour control treatment is applied to carpet using equipment and chemicals, according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
| 2.4. | Odour control chemicals are left to dwell according to manufacturer specifications. |
| 2.5. | Chemical residue is removed from treated carpet area and odour of treated area is compared with surrounding surface to determine need for further action according to work order and company requirements. |
| | 2.6. | Results are reported according to company requirements. |
3. | Tidy work site. | 3.1. | Collected soil and waste are disposed of according to client and company specifications, and legislative, environmental, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.2. | Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, work order, and health and safety requirements. |
| 3.3. | Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements. |
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. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also remove three different odours from each of the following carpet types, where:
one carpet type must be a natural fibre selected from:
organic (plant) fibres, such as cotton and sisal
wool
one carpet type must be a synthetic fibre selected from:
acrylic
nylon
polyester
polypropylene.
The odour types to be removed from each of the above carpets, must include three of the following:
animal or human body odour
animal waste
chemicals
decaying matter
faeces
fire damage
mould
urine
vomit
water damage.
In doing the above work, the person must:
identify site hazards and control risks before commencing the task
correctly identify type and characteristics of carpet to be treated
correctly and safely classify the type of odour
select and prepare equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), and chemicals required for the task
prepare the work site
comply with company, legislative and environmental requirements relating to applying odour control to carpets.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental requirements relating to applying odour control to carpets, including:
clean-up, containment and isolation procedures
environmental protection agency requirements relating to applying odour control to carpets
types and characteristics of carpets and fibres
cleaning options for carpet, including:
low environmental impact chemicals
low moisture
water-efficient methods
key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to applying odour control to carpets, including AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
range and application of different odour treatment techniques:
chemical treatment followed by:
extraction spot cleaning
heat application process
transfer method using hand application
sealing floor
lifting and refitting carpet
removing and replacing pad
safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:
emergency chemical spill control measures
routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals
safe methods for diluting chemicals
working according to safety data sheets (SDS).
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as listed in the range of conditions
PPE as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
AS/NZS 3733 Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
SDS
physical conditions:
work site or venue with carpets as listed in the range of conditions
relationships with team members and supervisor:
work may be conducted alone or as part of a team
relationship with client:
communications with the client to confirm and clarify job requirements.
Timeframe:
as specified by the task.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.