This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify the presence of mould that is contaminating the structures and contents of a building and apply the most appropriate remediation approaches to structure, fittings, furnishings and household contents. Mould requiring remediation occurs above normal levels in interrelated components of a building system. It applies to mould caused by roof leaks, leaky plumbing, blocked weep holes, vents and air ducts, leaking fittings on appliances, poor ventilation and indoor humidity control.

The unit is informed by standards set by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and relevant Australian Standards and applies to experienced technicians responding to jobs in commercial and domestic sites. The unit includes working with the owner or manager of the premises or insurance company to identify and address the factors contributing to areas with above normal mould ecology and to select and apply appropriate remediation methods that may be undertaken on site or, where necessary, packed out and taken off site for remediation.

This unit is suitable for cleaning industry personnel who use well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills and a broad knowledge base to select and apply specialist methods, tools, materials and information in operational cleaning management contexts. They complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

All work must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS), and codes of practice as well as organisational procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.