Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry

Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 11:10 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCCPD3036

State Code
OCO27

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
3.00

Current Release Date
24/12/2024

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/06/2021

Field of Education

061301 - Occupational Health And Safety

Original Release Date

01/06/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely encapsulate non-friable asbestos hazards. A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm requirements to encapsulate non-friable asbestos.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare.

1.1 Review circumstances in which asbestos hazards may be encountered.
1.2 Review work instructions and building information to implement safe asbestos work practices, and to determine the location of asbestos.
1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
1.4 Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
1.5 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
1.6 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.

2 Define and prepare work area.

2.1 Identify sections within the work area where non-friable asbestos might be found.
2.2 Establish and maintain a safe working area around substrates that might contain asbestos, and apply temporary control measures, barriers and signage to ensure substrates are not disturbed.
2.3 Protect furnishings, other surfaces, surrounding ground areas, drinking vessels, water storage and foodstuffs and seal doors and windows.
2.4 Arrange for testing to confirm the presence of asbestos.

3 Encapsulate asbestos.

3.1 Assess and select methods, tools and equipment and PPE for the encapsulation of asbestos on existing surfaces in accordance with regulatory requirements.
3.2 Assess suitability of work area for asbestos encapsulant coating.
3.3 Apply a water based asbestos encapsulant coating to manufacturers’ specifications.

4 Clean up.

4.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
4.2 Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
4.3 Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
4.4 Dispose of paint waste and water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
4.5 Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D7395	CPCCPD3031A	Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGE5	CPC30620	Certificate III in Painting and Decorating	Qualification