Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCBC5014A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CPCCBC5014A - Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for assessors to visually inspect and use a range of measuring devices to undertake the monitoring of airborne asbestos fibres in the workplace as an integral part of identifying hazards, assessing risks, monitoring the effectiveness of controls, and ensuring that the workplace is free of asbestos fibres prior to reoccupation. The unit includes the planning of the monitoring process, the selection and use of processes and air-monitoring equipment, the conduct of the assessment process, and the proper handling and interpretation of results. Asbestos assessment and air monitoring are required during all friable (Class A) asbestos removal and for non-friable asbestos removal where a risk assessment indicates that airborne asbestos fibres may result from the removal activity.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Site location for work may be either domestic or commercial, and may be a demolition site, a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. Project sites may be construction sites and may also include ships, soils and fences.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for assessment process of asbestos removal.
  • Scope, timelines and budget for the project are negotiated with the client and asbestos removalist or supervisor.
  • Type of asbestos containing material (ACM), its location, friability and condition are identified by reference to the asbestos register and consultation with workplace personnel and client.
  • Legislation, regulations, code of practice and standards are researched and confirmed to inform the planning process, identify risk and ensure a compliant and independent assessment process.
  • Required reports are identified and undertaken in a timely manner and according to the requirements of the specific audience and the legislation, regulations, code of practice and standards.
  • Characteristics of and health impacts from exposure to ACM and the rationale for air-monitoring processes are researched and confirmed.
  • Accreditation framework and roles and responsibilities of personnel involved are identified and understood.
  • Processes used in the compliant removal of friable and non-friable asbestos using enclosures and leak testing, decontamination units, airline respirators and negative pressure equipment are identified and understood.
  • Work-site documentation is collected, reviewed and used to inform the planning process.
  • Areas within the work site where measurements are to be taken are defined.
  • Measuring equipment specific to the hazard and condition of the ACM, the environment, the activities being carried out and level of risk is selected.
  • Limits of own expertise and available equipment are recognised and expert advice and equipment sought as appropriate.
  • Equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), required to carry out the job is identified and sourced.
  • Planning is documented and confirmed with the client, asbestos removalist and supervisor.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

plan for the asbestos removal assessment process by ensuring access to required documentation and consultation with the client and workplace

interpret and apply the requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards to ensure the safe and correct assessment of the removal of ACM

demonstrate understanding of the scientific and technical principles that underpin the ACM removal assessment process

undertake preparations for collecting samples, including identification of sampling areas, the sampling process, sampling schedule, air-monitoring plan and strategy

collect samples from site and handle in a manner that ensures the integrity of the sample, including use of protocols for the chain of custody

prepare samples for analysis and transporting to a NATA or other accredited laboratory

interpret and analyse laboratory results

conduct site inspections, prepare advice to clients and provide clearance certification.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

research resources, including industry-related systems information

safety data sheets.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person’s demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication, and appropriate level of language skills, to:

determine requirements

prepare documentation (including air-monitoring report) that is accurate, clear and complete

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow and give instructions

liaise with related professionals, including facility managers, building owners, building surveyors and testing authorities

manage conflict between internal and external stakeholders

read and interpret:

complex testing results and reports from NATA or other accredited laboratories

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and report faults in tools, equipment and materials

planning and organising skills to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to:

coordinate own work

liaise with workplaces

supervise the work of others

relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

self-management skills to:

work independently and respond effectively to timelines, deadlines and complex work requirements

check and evaluate the asbestos removal area according to the safe work method

use, fit and maintain PPE, decontamination equipment, hand and power tools safely

apply general WHS requirements for work in the construction industry

apply safe work methods for the removal of testing samples of friable and non-friable asbestos

apply inspection, sample collection, testing, evaluation and reporting techniques and protocols that comply with NATA and other accredited laboratory requirements and professional standards

apply chain of custody protocols that comply with NATA and other accredited laboratory requirements and professional standards

follow correct decontamination procedures

Required knowledge

range of materials manufactured using asbestos, the type and characteristics of asbestos used in each material, and the usual applications associated with the material

methods and purpose for assessing hazards relating to friable ACM, together with an understanding of:

health effects caused by exposure to ACM and requirement for safe handling and removal

health impacts on the community and requirement for safe handling and disposal

requirements of current legislation and standards relating to asbestos safety, the preparation of an asbestos removal control plan (ARCP), and issuance of air-monitoring clearance certificates and related documentation, including:

understanding the trigger points for stopping work

detailed knowledge of the membrane filter method

detailed understanding of the clearance certificate

rationale for, and principles underpinning, the ARCP, air monitoring and related legislation

requirements for professional indemnity and other insurances required by legislation and to mitigate business risk

air-monitoring procedures and testing requirements, including interpretation of results

asbestos removal methodologies and work practices for both friable and non-friable asbestos

general WHS procedures for construction work

health hazards associated with friable ACM and circumstances that may change the nature of ACM from non-friable to friable, such as:

weathering

wear and tear

application of tools and equipment

accidental damage

safe work methods for the removal of friable and non-friable asbestos

hazards associated with using enclosures and removing friable and non-friable asbestos

general construction terminology

handling requirements of differing types of asbestos materials

work site and work area procedures

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS) if required for construction

safety data sheets (SDS)

materials storage and hazardous waste management

plans, drawings and specifications, asbestos registers and register amendments

quality requirements relating to asbestos assessment associated with removal

risk assessment processes and contingency planning relating to asbestos assessment associated with removal

scientific techniques for measuring, testing and evaluating air-monitoring results and reports, including:

principles of fibre counting

analysis of bulk samples

techniques associated with containing and removing asbestos, including:

use of large and small-scale enclosures for different sites

use of negative pressure exhaust units

encapsulation methods

use of decontamination unit

testing methodologies (in particular air monitoring) and protocols associated with the sampling process, handling, gathering and transport of ACM

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant and equipment involved in enclosing and removing asbestos

workplace and equipment safety requirements

documentation required for clearance inspections following application of rigorous professional assessment and using specified wording defined in regulations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Type of asbestos containing materials (both friable and non-friable) may include:

Note:

Non-friable asbestos is also known as bonded asbestos

ACM notionally listed as non-friable may become friable due to weathering or damage

acoustic plaster soundproofing

adhesives and glues

asbestos cement

asbestos cement moulded guttering

asbestos cement sheets

asbestos tiles

bitumastic felts and materials

compressed asbestos cement panels

floor vinyl covering

gaskets

mortar

pipe lagging

woven textiles, ropes, tapes and braids

decorative coatings

resinous backing board

sealant mastic

sprayed on fireproofing, soundproofing and thermal insulation

tape

thermal insulation.

Legislation, regulations, code of practice and standards may include:

asbestos WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those relating to asbestos fibre hazards

exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants in occupational environments

guidance material, such as guidance notes, guides, fact sheets, model regulations and technical reports that provide practical guidance and direction for hazard control

national Safe Work Australia codes

Australian standards

biological exposure indices.

Independent assessment is a:

requirement that is achieved by the licensed asbestos removalist and asbestos assessor being contracted independently to the client or project manager in order to avoid conflicts of interest.

Characteristic and health impacts of exposure to ACM include:

range of diseases

how it is absorbed into the body

how it affects specific parts of the body, such as extent of damage to tissue

dose factors relating to concentration and time.

Accreditation framework must include:

role of NATA and other accredited laboratories

accreditation processes

accreditation status of the assessor

requirements for sampling, testing and reporting for planning purposes

role relationships with and of the accredited assessor.

Compliant removal of asbestos by specialist removalists requires application of methodologies and processes, including:

decontamination of:

worker

tools and equipment

work area and work site

installation, use and disassembly of decontamination units

leak test enclosures

use, maintenance and construction of enclosures

use of:

ARCP

negative air extraction units

PPE.

Work-site documentation may include:

ARCP

building plans and specifications

building surveys.

Areas within the work site where measurementsare to be collected are determined by factors, including:

area or space available

location of removal work area or work site

movements of people and equipment

number of persons occupying area

physical features of equipment, such as emitting sources

tasks or activities being undertaken

type, quantity and location of asbestos in buildings and other sites

waste disposal pathways.

Personal protective equipment used in the monitoring process may include:

protective clothing, such as:

disposable coveralls with fitted hood and cuffs

safety footwear (pull-on, not lace-up)

disposable or protective gloves

respiratory protection class appropriate to the type of asbestos to be removed, which may be P1, P2 or P3

correct face fitting and use of respiratory protective equipment

spare sets of PPE.

Air monitor locations may include:

before asbestos removal activities inside asbestos removal areas

during asbestos removal activities:

areas adjacent to and above and below asbestos removal site

areas of high occupancy in the locality

for removal of friable asbestos:

area near (but not directly behind) negative air exhaust

clean decontamination area

area where underclothes are laundered

after asbestos removal and final cleaning inside the contained work area and work site.

Membrane filter method must conform to the:

requirements of the current edition of the NOHSC Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres.

Strategy for sampling may include consideration of:

accessibility and other practical considerations

bulk sampling analysis

fibre counting

frequency of exposure

location of nearby sensitive receptors

size of the workforce (i.e. individual worker or groups of workers)

work shift times.

Operability of equipment checks may include:

battery serviceability

accuracy of calibrated devices

availability of appropriate attachments, leads, filters, etc.

pump fault lights

rejection criteria for flow rate fluctuations

pump back pressure tests

ensuring equipment is NATA or other accredited laboratory tested and certified, with certificate of currency as appropriate.

Equipment may include:

air-monitoring stands

air monitors

battery charges

field sheets

filter cassettes

rotameters

screwdrivers

stopwatches

tubing.

Calibration records are checked for equipment, including:

pumps

rotameters

stopwatches.

Equipment:

is used according to manufacturer specification and professional guidelines

entails processes that include checking the time and flow rate at the start and end of the sample collection period.

Information and data are collected andmay include:

conditions, such as activities and number of people present when measurements were made

date, time and duration of collection

locations where information and data were collected

readouts and measurements taken

required field blanks

sampling method, such as grab, longitudinal or continuous

specifications of equipment used.

Report containing required information and datamay be required for or contain:

exposure monitoring for the purpose of determining the PPE required

control and clearance air-monitoring report

where, when and why measurements were taken

sampling process:

how measurements were taken

specifications of equipment used

locations where samples were taken

conditions at time of sampling, including whether the sampling period represented normal operating conditions

table of results

interpretation and discussion of results

evaluation of results with reference to appropriate standards

completion of the clearance certificate

areas not accessed.

Audience for the report may include:

client

NATA or other accredited laboratory staff

neighbours

occupiers of site

owners and managers

principal/managing contractors

removalists

supervisors

WHS committee or WHS representatives

WHS regulatory bodies.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Scope, timelines and budget for the project are negotiated with the client and asbestos removalist or supervisor. 
Type of asbestos containing material (ACM), its location, friability and condition are identified by reference to the asbestos register and consultation with workplace personnel and client. 
Legislation, regulations, code of practice and standards are researched and confirmed to inform the planning process, identify risk and ensure a compliant and independent assessment process. 
Required reports are identified and undertaken in a timely manner and according to the requirements of the specific audience and the legislation, regulations, code of practice and standards. 
Characteristics of and health impacts from exposure to ACM and the rationale for air-monitoring processes are researched and confirmed. 
Accreditation framework and roles and responsibilities of personnel involved are identified and understood. 
Processes used in the compliant removal of friable and non-friable asbestos using enclosures and leak testing, decontamination units, airline respirators and negative pressure equipment are identified and understood. 
Work-site documentation is collected, reviewed and used to inform the planning process. 
Areas within the work site where measurements are to be taken are defined. 
Measuring equipment specific to the hazard and condition of the ACM, the environment, the activities being carried out and level of risk is selected. 
Limits of own expertise and available equipment are recognised and expert advice and equipment sought as appropriate. 
Equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), required to carry out the job is identified and sourced. 
Planning is documented and confirmed with the client, asbestos removalist and supervisor. 

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