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 to ensure the safe and correct completion of the job may include: | assessor’s control air-monitoring reportcompany policies and proceduresJSA and SWMS for construction as requiredoperating manuals (WHS management systems) and specifications for materials and equipmentasbestos registerdiagrams or sketchesinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnelmanufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified and SDSregulatory and legislative requirements for enclosing and removing friable and non-friable asbestosrelevant Australian standards and codessafe work procedures relating to enclosing and removing asbestossignagememos, verbal and written instructions, and diagramswork bulletins, work schedules, plans and specifications. |
Preparations at the commencement of the jobmay include: | preparing and implementing the ARCPassessing conditions and hazardsdetermining work requirements, and safety plans and policiesconsulting with local authorities (councils) and local waste management and transport authorities to determine requirementsidentifying equipment defectsidentifying and preparing for containing and removing asbestos from a work site according to ARCPinspecting work siteconducting work site inductions. |
Materials must be relevant to the type of asbestos removed and may include: | acrylic paint to seal ACMapproved and branded or labelled plastic bagsduct tapefoam infill spraygaffer tapeplastic sheetingpolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) adhesive as spray / spray tack gluerags or other material wipesheavy-duty polythene bags (200 μm minimum thickness)200 μm unused (not recycled) plastic sheeting or drop sheetdrums or bins in good condition with well-fitting lids and labelled with required warning signsignstimber frames, nails, aluminium poles and other materials required for enclosures. |
Quality requirements may include: | internal company quality policy and standardsmanufacturer specificationsrelevant regulations, including Australian standardsworkplace operations and procedures. |
Safety procedures are to be according to state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may relate to: | conduct of work site inductionemergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, and evacuationhandling 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 factorhazard controlhazardous materials and substancesorganisational first aid requirementsPPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practicessafe operating procedures according to SWMS, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:deactivating or securing utilities, including electrical, air conditioning and water servicesearth leakage boxesfalling objectslightingplant movementpower cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduitsrestricted access barrierssurrounding structurestraffic controltrip hazardswork site visitors and the publicworking at heightsworking in confined spacesworking in proximity to othersuse of firefighting equipmentuse of tools and equipmentworkplace environmental requirements and safety. |
Plant, tools and equipment must be relevant to the job (whether for the removal of friable or non-friable ACM), may require separate licensing for use, and may include: | high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum cleaners to comply with AS3544-1988 and AS4260-1997 as amended from time to timepipelinesanchorage points for enclosuresatomiser water bottles and hand pressure sprayerbarricadesbarricade tape, including para-webbing or fencingbars (crow and pinch)bolt cuttersbucketscold chiselsenclosure equipment for large-scale asbestos removal workexcavatorsmini-enclosures for small-scale asbestos removal workglove bag or wrap and cut equipmentnegative air pressure enclosures or bubblesnegative pressure exhaust unitsPVA adhesive as spray / spray tack gluescaffoldsscrapersshovels and spadessignssmoke generatorsstaple gunsdecontamination unit and remote decontamination units if required for large-scale removaldecontamination facilities for non-friable asbestos removaldrills (manual and low-speed only)enclosures for large-scale asbestos removal workflame retardant polythenehammershand drillshardboard / corexhoses and spray fittingsladders to comply with construction regulations. |
Personal protective equipment will be specified to the requirements of the job and may include: | protective clothing, such as:disposable coveralls with fitted hood and cuffssafety footwear (pull-on, not lace-up)disposable or protective glovesdetermining the respiratory protection class appropriate to the type of asbestos to be removed, which may be P1, P2 or P3, or using full-face, powered, air purifying particulate respirator fitted with class P3 filter cartridgecorrect face fitting and use of respiratory protective equipmentspare sets of PPEgeneral WHS requirements, including first aid kit locations. |
Environmental requirements must fully reflect legislation and the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos, including: | clean-up managementdust and noise managementsedimentation controlvibration managementwaste management, including the safe disposal of ACMs, including waste water from decontamination unit (DCU). |
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 soundproofingadhesives and gluesasbestos cementasbestos cement moulded gutteringasbestos cement sheetsasbestos tilesbitumastic felts and materialscable bandagescompressed asbestos cement panelsfloor vinyl coveringgasketsmillboardmortarpipe laggingelectrical meter boxes and related deviceswoven textiles, ropes, tapes and braidsdecorative coatingsresinous backing boardsealant masticsprayed on fireproofing, soundproofing and thermal insulationtapethermal insulation. |
Compliant supervision entails being: | on site at all time for the removal of friable asbestosaccessible for the removal of non-friable asbestos. |
Work site may include: | residential, commercial, industrial and public buildingsplant, equipment and fire boards (e.g. friction plant and gaskets)demolition sitesfencessoilships and other forms of transport. |
Utilities may include: | air conditioningelectricitywater services. |
Testing procedures: | must:conform to legislative requirementsbe conducted by a licensed asbestos assessormay include:air monitoringanalysis of materials to determine presence and type of ACMsmoke tests for leaks in the enclosure. |
Documentation may include: | air-monitoring resultsasbestos registernotification of asbestos removal work to the regulator as requiredasbestos removal control planWHS management systemJSA and SWMS for constructionimplementation and development of emergency planhealth-monitoring programleak test resultsclearance inspections and certificatestraining certificates. |
Safe work methods may include: | compliant set-up of the asbestos work area, including set-up of negative air, lighting, water and emergency suppliesplacing adequate signage around work sitefire and emergency system requirementsenclosure of the asbestos removal area and the plant, equipment and fixtures remaining in the areatesting of the asbestos work area by a licensed asbestos assessorprocedures for entering and leaving the asbestos work areasafe techniques for removing friable and non-friable asbestospackaging, sealing and removing contaminated plant, tools and equipmentcleaning and decontaminating the asbestos work areadecontaminating and demobilising the work sitefinal decontamination of personneldisposing of asbestos waste. |
Appropriate training for team members may include: | conducting on-site training, either one-on-one or small group sessionsrecording the mandatory unit of competency for workers for licensed asbestos removal workproviding briefings and explaining the content of induction manuals. |