Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPPPMT3029A Plan and schedule pest management operations.
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 2.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and schedule all types of pest management operations, including rescheduling work when circumstances change. The unit requires the ability to assess the workload implications of current work orders, including amount and type of work required; and then using this knowledge, to schedule work in a logical and organised manner. A comprehensive understanding of the pest management services and treatments being offered is required.
The unit applies to those managing the presence or activities of pests that may affect the health, safety or amenity of persons or the environment and can be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial premises.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Pest management
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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Assess requirements of current work orders. |
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Work orders are identified for specified schedule period according to company requirements. |
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Geographic locations of work orders are identified according to company requirements. |
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Work orders are reviewed according to company requirements to assess types of pest management services to be delivered, site entry requirements, and site hazards or health and safety concerns to be addressed. |
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Time requirements are estimated for each work order by comparison with records of similar work orders and according to company requirements. |
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Prepare work schedule. |
2.1. |
Schedule of work orders is prepared to maximise company productivity, minimise travel and staff downtime, achieve business targets, and meet client expectations according to company and compliance requirements . |
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Treatment time is planned to minimise disruption and discomfort to clients and personnel at work site according to company and compliance requirements. |
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2.3. |
Provision is made in schedule for weather and other variables when planning treatments. |
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2.4. |
Emergency and priority work orders are scheduled according to company requirements. |
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Monitor and adjust work schedule. |
3.1. |
Clients and team members are advised promptly, according to company requirements, when adjustments to the schedule affect timing of work order. |
3.2. |
Reasons for changes to schedules are recorded according to company requirements to assist future planning. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Schedule period must include two or more of the following: |
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Schedule : |
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Compliance requirements must include: |
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Personnel must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
CPPPMT3029A Plan and schedule pest management operations
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b