Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• be appropriately assertive
• establish and use networks
• interpret the needs of clients and colleagues
• listen to and understand requests, specifications, directions and feedback
• negotiate responsively
• persuade effectively
• read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as job sheets and material safety data sheets
• share information, e.g. with customers
• speak clearly and directly to relay information
• write plans, reports and other documentation

Teamwork 

• apply knowledge of own role as part of a team
• give feedback, coach and mentor
• identify and use the strengths of other team members
• work independently and as a team member to support team and workplace goals
• work with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving 

• develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues
• resolve client concerns in line with workplace responsibilities
• show independence and initiative in identifying problems
• solve problems individually or in teams
• test assumptions and take context into account
• use numeracy skills to solve problems, for example time management, simple calculations, measurement and counting

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapt to new situations, such as new rules and regulations
• be appropriately resourceful
• be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols
• develop innovative solutions within established guidelines
• generate a range of options in response to workplace matters
• identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others
• take limited initiative and make decisions within workplace role
• translate ideas into action

Planning and organising 

• adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies
• allocate resources to tasks and workplace requirements
• collect, analyse and organise information
• determine and apply required resources
• manage time and priorities
• participate in continuous improvement and planning processes
• use basic business systems for planning and organising
• work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables

Self-management 

• articulate own ideas and vision
• balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements
• be self-motivated in relation to requirements of own work
• monitor and evaluate own performance
• take responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning 

• apply a range of learning approaches
• be open to learning new ideas and techniques
• contribute to the learning of others by sharing information
• develop own learning pathways
• learn in a range of settings, including informal learning
• learn in order to accommodate change
• learn new skills and techniques
• participate in developing own learning plans
• participate in ongoing learning
• take responsibility for own learning

Technology 

• adapt to new technology skill requirements
• apply OHS knowledge when using technology
• apply technology as a management tool
• use basic technology skills to organise data
• use technology and related workplace equipment

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 13 units of competency:

• 10 core units
• 3 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

• a minimum of 2 units from Group A
• up to 1 unit from Group B or a Certificate III or IV qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units 

CPPCMN3004A

Respond to enquiries and complaints

CPPPMT3002A

Assess pest management options

CPPPMT3005A

Modify environment to manage pests

CPPPMT3006A

Apply pesticides to manage pests

CPPPMT3007A

Implement pest management plans

CPPPMT3009A

Advise clients on pest management options

CPPPMT3017A

Repair and maintain service equipment

CPPPMT3018B

Maintain equipment and chemical storage areas

CPPPMT3026A

Select and obtain pest management vehicles, equipment and materials

CPPPMT3043A

Prepare and present pest management proposals

Group A elective units 

CPPPMT3008A

Inspect and report on timber pests

CPPPMT3010A

Control timber pests

CPPPMT3011A

Conduct fumigation

CPPPMT3019A

Organise and monitor pest management operations

CPPPMT3029A

Plan and schedule pest management operations

CPPPMT3042A

Install physical termite barriers

Group B elective units 

BSBFIA301A

Maintain financial records

BSBHRM405A

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

BSBSMB407A

Manage a small team

CPPCMN3001B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction