Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMPM43A Prepare and present a pest management submission including quotation
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and present a pest management proposal to a client, detailing the pest management plan and an estimate for the cost of the proposed services. The unit requires the ability to work with the results of a pest management assessment, confirm the client’s requirements, analyse the requirements of the pest management plan, calculate the costs of the service options, and provide the client with a submission detailing proposed service and benefits, costs and conditions. A comprehensive knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures for developing submissions for pest management plans and costing services is essential.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports pest management technicians responsible for preparing proposals, including costings, for management of pests and pest activity that impact on the health, safety or amenity of persons or environments in domestic, commercial or industrial premises.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit may be an essential requirement for a pest management licence. 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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Review client information. |
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Work order is reviewed to determine client requirements according to company requirements . |
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Client records are accessed for references to assessment documentation of pest management options and proposed pest management plan according to company requirements. |
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Pest management plan is confirmed to meet current client requirements according to company requirements. |
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Prepare pest management plan budget. |
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Product and costing information necessary for pest management plan is sourced, selected and interpreted according to company requirements. |
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Costs of equipment and materials necessary for implementation of pest management plan are calculated according to company requirements. |
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Relevant labour rates and conditions are accessed and used to prepare labour costs according to company and legislative requirements . |
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Budget for pest management plan is developed using equipment, materials and labour costings and includes taxes and profit margin according to company requirements. |
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Calculations are checked and legible records of methods of calculations are kept according to company requirements. |
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Principles of integrated pest management are incorporated into pest management plan according to company requirements. |
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Pest management plan that meets company, legislative, environmental and OHS requirements is finalised. |
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Prepare client proposal. |
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Proposal is prepared in company format according to legislative and company requirements. |
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Cost estimate based on pest management plan budget is provided as part of proposal according to company requirements. |
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Relevant supporting information is included in proposal according to company requirements. |
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Present proposal to client and initiate follow-up actions. |
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Client direction on preferred presentation method for receiving proposal is obtained according to company requirements. |
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Proposal is presented to client in client-preferred format, using interpersonal skills and communication techniques and according to company requirements. |
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Sufficient time is made available for client to review proposal and opportunities are provided for client to seek further information. |
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Issues concerning proposal are negotiated with client according to company requirements. |
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Proposal is revised after client negotiations according to company requirements. |
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Acceptance by client of proposal is confirmed according to company requirements. |
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Client records are updated with copy of proposal submission according to company guidelines. |
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 reviewing the outcome of the preparation and presentation of at least one complete pest management proposal under normal industry operating conditions, or if this is not practicable, in a simulated work environment. |
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 order information may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Client records may be a computer or manual file and include: |
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Assessment documentation may include: |
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Pest management options may include: |
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Pest management plan may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Labour rates and conditions : |
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Legislative requirements 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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Proposal may be prepared by a consultant, manager, small business owner or supervisor and include: |
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Cost estimates are written and may include: |
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Supporting information may include: |
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Presentation methods may include: |
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Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Pest management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.