This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to mitigate water damage to residential or commercial carpets by stopping the inflow of water, extracting water and drying out the carpet, and making the site safe before carpets are restored or replaced. It requires assessing the category of water ingress and selecting equipment and methods to perform tasks safely and efficiently.The unit supports carpet cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites, and to water ingress caused by an overflow of water from bathrooms and laundries, toilet backflows, overflowing gutters, roof leaks, and rising external waters.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.