Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPPPMT3008A Inspect and report on timber pests.
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 2.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect premises and surrounding areas for timber pests. The unit covers assessing the nature and extent of the timber pest and timber pest activity, analysing the situation, and preparing an inspection report on managing the timber pest activity.
Inspections may be initiated by a general client request or a government authority. They may apply to pre-purchase, pre-construction or post-construction projects.
The unit supports pest management technicians responsible for managing timber pests and timber pest activity that impact on the health, safety or amenity of persons or environments in domestic, commercial or industrial premises.
Timber pests may occur in internal and external surfaces of buildings, landscaping, recreational equipment, timber fences, furniture, railings, bridges and stairs. Types of timber pests vary in different geographic regions and this unit applies to those timber pests found in the geographic area.
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. |
Access work site and assess work requirements. |
1.1. |
Work site is accessed according to company requirements. |
1.2. |
Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues and client expectations are clarified with appropriate persons. |
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1.3. |
Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed, where possible, to establish a history of inspection areas. |
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1.4. |
Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements. |
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1.5. |
Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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1.6. |
Location of industry-recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets probable timber pest activity. |
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1.7. |
Client agreement to inspection is obtained before starting work according to company requirements. |
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2. |
Plan for inspection. |
2.1. |
Hazards are identified and risk controls selected for the work site according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
2.2. |
Suitable inspection and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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2.3. |
Systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording method, using knowledge of work site and work site environment, is determined and adopted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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3. |
Inspect for timber pests. |
3.1. |
Suitable PPE is fitted and used according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
3.2. |
Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements, and findings are recorded. |
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3.3. |
Evidence of previous or present timber pest activity is collected according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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3.4. |
Requirements for further inspections are identified and recommended to client. |
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Analyse inspection data. |
4.1. |
Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
4.2. |
Previous or current types of timber pests are identified according to company requirements and code of practice. |
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4.3. |
Extent and locations of timber pest infestations are determined using inspection data and test results. |
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4.4. |
Source of timber pests and conditions conducive to infestation are identified. |
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4.5. |
Previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity are estimated according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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5. |
Prepare and distribute inspection report. |
5.1. |
Inspection report is prepared according to company requirements. |
5.2. |
Report is presented according to work order and client and company requirements. |
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5.3. |
Report is distributed to relevant parties according to work order and client and company requirements. |
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5.4. |
Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company 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 |
Performance feature |
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 sites must include either: |
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Appropriate persons must include one or more of the following: |
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Inspection and treatment records must include two or more of the following: |
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Inspection areas must include four or more of the following: |
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Assessment of work site environment must include five or more of the following: |
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Compliance requirements must include: |
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Timber pests must include three or more of the following: |
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Client agreement must include one of the following: |
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Hazards to be checked for must include: |
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Inspection equipment must include: |
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Personal protective equipment must include: |
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Evidence inspected for must include: |
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Inspection report must: |
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Unit Mapping Information
CPPPMT3008A Inspect and report on timber pests
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b