Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMPM08B Inspect and report on timber pests
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect for timber pests in order to provide a report, proposal and quotation or specification of work. Inspections may be initiated by a general client request or a government authority and apply to pre-purchase, pre-construction or post-construction projects.
The unit requires the ability to assess the nature and extent of the timber pest and timber pest activity, analyse the situation, and prepare an inspection report on managing the timber pest activity.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency 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 buildings, landscaping, recreational equipment, timber fences, furniture, railing, 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/Regulatory Information
This unit is one of the essential requirements for conducting timber pest work and may be a requirement for licensing. The full requirements for different licences may vary in different states and territories.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Access and assess work site. |
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Work site is accessed according to company requirements . |
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Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements and issues are clarified with appropriate persons . |
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1.3 |
Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed to establish a history of inspection area . |
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Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements. |
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Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to company and legislative requirements . |
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1.6 |
Location of industry recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets likely timber pest activity. |
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1.7 |
Client agreement to inspection is obtained prior to commencement according to company requirements. |
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Plan for inspection. |
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Hazards are identified and risks controlled at work site according to manufacturer specifications and company, legislative, environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements . |
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Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements. |
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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 environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Inspect for timber pests. |
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Suitable PPE is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements. |
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Evidence of past or present timber pest activity is collected according to OHS and company requirements. |
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Analyse inspection data. |
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Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements. |
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Past or presently active types of timber pests are identified according to legislative and company requirements. |
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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 to enable development of an effective timber pest management plan according to company requirements. |
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4.5 |
Past, present and potential impacts of confirmed timber pest activity are estimated according to legislative and company requirements. |
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Prepare inspection report. |
5.1 |
Inspection report is prepared according to industry standards, and legislative and company requirements. |
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Report is presented according to work order and client, legislative 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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Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration of inspection for timber pests and reviewing report documentation completed by the candidate. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Work sites may include: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Work order information may include: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Inspection and treatment records may include: |
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Inspection areas may include: |
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Work site environment may include: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Recognised pest pressure areas may be defined by: |
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Timber pests include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Evidence may include: |
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Timber pest management plan may include: |
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Inspection report may include: |
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Client records may be a computer or manual file and include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Pest management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.