Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPPPMT3005A Modify environment to manage pests.
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 2.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to adapt or create physical conditions in the site environment to manage non-timber pests. The unit covers assessing the nature and extent of the pest and pest activity, gaining a thorough understanding of client requirements and factors contributing to the pest problem, and then applying company procedures to eliminate food, water and harbourages and block ingress for a range of non-timber pests. The selection of appropriate equipment and methods is essential for performing the task safely and efficiently.
The unit applies to non-timber pests that include ants, cockroaches, rodents and spiders, and to pest activity that may affect the health, safety and amenity of persons or the environment. It can be applied to residential, commercial or industrial premises or sites.
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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1. |
Inspect work site and identify pests and pest activity. |
1.1. |
Work site is accessed and contact with client or nominated representative is established, according to client and company requirements. |
1.2. |
Work order is reviewed and client requests and issues are clarified with appropriate persons . |
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1.3. |
Inspection method is determined and inspection equipment selected and checked according to work order and client and company requirements. |
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1.4. |
Hazards relating to inspection of work site are identified and risks assessed and controlled according to relevant company and compliance requirements . |
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1.5. |
Site buildings and environment are examined and types of pest , extent of pest activity and potential for pest activity are identified according to work order and company requirements. |
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2. |
Develop pest management plan and discuss with client. |
2.1. |
Pest management methods are selected according to type and extent of pest and pest activity, potential for pest activity, work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
2.2. |
Pest management plan is developed according to client, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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2.3. |
Client is advised of proposed pest management plan according to work order and company requirements, and questions are invited and responses given. |
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2.4. |
Client approval to proceed with implementation of pest management plan is confirmed according to company requirements. |
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3. |
Prepare work site for pest management |
3.1. |
Risk assessment is conducted, hazards relating to pest management at the work site are identified, and risk control measures determined according to manufacturer specifications. |
3.2. |
Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of tools and building components when installing physical controls. |
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3.3. |
Signage and barriers are installed as required to protect public health and safety during pest management activities. |
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3.4. |
Factors affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are promptly advised. |
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4. |
Select and prepare equipment and materials for implementation of pest management plan. |
4.1. |
Suitable tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, accessed and checked for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
4.2. |
PPE is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications. |
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4.3. |
Materials are selected according to risk assessment and pest management plan, and are located and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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5. |
Adapt or create physical conditions in work site to manage pests. |
5.1. |
Work site is modified using tools, equipment, materials and pest management method according to the client-approved pest management plan. |
5.2. |
Work is conducted using safe operating practices according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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5.3. |
Emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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6. |
Finalise work and complete documentation. |
6.1. |
Equipment, materials and waste are collected and removed from work site according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
6.2. |
Work site is restored according to work order, client requests, and environmental and company requirements. |
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6.3. |
Signage and barriers are removed when work site is available for re-use, according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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6.4. |
Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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7. |
Clean up. |
7.1. |
Tools and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
7.2. |
Tools and equipment are safety checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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7.3. |
Cleaned tools and equipment are stored to allow ready access and re-use according to company requirements. |
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7.4. |
Waste that was removed from work site is disposed of according to work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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7.5. |
Exposed skin is treated to remove any contamination according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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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Skill |
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Learning skills to: |
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Numeracy skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Reading skills to: |
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Writing skills to: |
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Planning and organising skills to: |
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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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Work site must include either: |
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Appropriate persons must include one or more of the following: |
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Inspection equipment must include: |
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Hazards to be checked for must include: |
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Compliance requirements must include: |
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Types of pests must include species identification of: |
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Extent of pest activity must include: |
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Pest management methods must include: |
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Pest management plan must include: |
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Signage and barriers must include one or more of the following: |
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Personal protective equipment must include: |
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Emergency response procedures must include one of more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
CPPPMT3005A Modify environment to manage pests
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b