Application
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to encapsulate and remove asbestos safely, which may include working with others and as a member of a team. |
Prerequisites
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | ||
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare. | 1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements. 1.6. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied. |
2. Prepare asbestos removal site. | 2.1. Asbestos materials to be removed are identified in accordance with workplace procedures. 2.2. Fall protection devices are installed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures. 2.3. Decontamination chamber is positioned and assembled to manufacturer requirements. 2.4. Services are connected to decontamination chamber in line with regulatory and codes of practice requirements. 2.5. Decontamination procedure is tested in accordance with workplace procedures. |
3. Encapsulate asbestos area. | 3.1. Area of asbestos removal is encapsulated in accordance with asbestos removal plan requirements. 3.2. Negative air pressure is maintained to manufacturer requirements. 3.3. Encapsulated area is inspected and smoke tested for air tightness. 3.4. Approval to proceed with asbestos removal is gained from appropriate authority. |
4. Remove asbestos material. | 4.1. Asbestos is removed from the structure in the appropriate manner and in accordance with asbestos removal plan, regulatory requirements and codes of practice. 4.2. Removed asbestos is placed into removal bags or bins, sealed, labelled and removed from site in accordance with regulatory requirements. |
5. Carry out decontamination process. | 5.1. Decontamination chamber is used to manufacturer and regulatory requirements and codes of practice. 5.2. Decontamination of asbestos removal workers is carried out according to workplace procedures and in accordance with asbestos removal plan and regulatory requirements. 5.3. Approval to disassemble asbestos removal and decontamination equipment is gained in accordance with regulatory requirements and codes of practice. 5.4. Asbestos removal and decontamination equipment is removed from the area in accordance with asbestos removal plan and regulatory requirements. |
6. Clean up. | 6.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 6.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are: communication skills to: determine requirements enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand follow instructions read and interpret: documentation from a variety of sources drawings and specifications report faults use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals evaluating own actions and making judgments about performance and necessary improvements identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work recognising procedures, following instructions, responding to change and contributing to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems teamwork skills to coordinate own work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities technological skills to: use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions. |
Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is: asbestos identification procedures general construction terminology handling requirements of differing types of asbestos materials hazards associated with encapsulation and removal processes job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements material safety data sheets (MSDS) materials storage and environmentally friendly hazardous waste management method of operation and maintenance requirements of demolition plant and equipment plans, drawings and specifications quality requirements risk assessment processes and contingency planning techniques associated with encapsulating and removing asbestos types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant and equipment involved in encapsulating and removing asbestos workplace and equipment safety requirements. |
Evidence Required
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, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to: locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment communicate and work effectively and safely with others as a minimum, given an asbestos removal plan and instructions, set up a decontamination chamber and encapsulate, remove and dispose of friable asbestos insulation from a demolition site, ensuring: correct identification of requirement and conduct of the process correct selection and use of appropriate procedures, plant and equipment completing all work to specification compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This competency 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 material safety data sheets research resources, including industry related systems information. 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. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Information includes: | diagrams or sketches instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified MSDS memos regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to encapsulating and removing asbestos relevant Australian standards safe work procedures relating to encapsulating and removing asbestos signage verbal, written and graphical instructions work bulletins work schedules, plans and specifications. |
Planning and preparation include: | assessment of conditions and hazards determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies equipment defect identification identification, preparation for, encapsulation and removal of asbestos from a demolition work site in accordance with an asbestos removal plan work site inspection. |
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: | emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor hazard control hazardous materials and substances organisational first aid PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with: earth leakage boxes falling objects lighting plant movement power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits restricted access barriers surrounding structures traffic control trip hazards work site visitors and the public working at heights working in confined spaces working in proximity to others use of firefighting equipment use of tools and equipment workplace environmental requirements and safety. |
Tools and equipment: | include: approved vacuum cleaners barricades bars (crow and pinch) brooms brushes decontamination units and chambers disposable coveralls dust pans and brushes fall protection devices gloves hammers hoses and spray fittings overshoes respirators scaffolds scrapers shovels and spades signs sledge hammers. |
Materials include: | approved plastic bags duct tape foam infill spray plastic sheeting. |
Quality requirements include: | internal company quality policy and standards manufacturer specifications, where specified relevant regulations, including Australian standards workplace operations and procedures. |
Environmental requirements include: | clean-up management dust and noise sedimentation control vibration waste management. |
Asbestos may be: | located in friable materials or non-friable products sprayed, bonded or embedded. |
Removal may be: | by water jet or spray demolition of structure. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Construction |
Co-Requisites
Nil | ||
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable