Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install termite management systems to manage subterranean termites in premises at the pre-construction stage. It includes assessing methods of construction of different premises as well as applying techniques required to prevent termites gaining concealed access to a completed construction. The unit requires selecting equipment, materials and methods suitable to the type of termite management system and construction.

A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in pest management in some states and territories, and licensing is required to install termite management systems that are impregnated with chemicals. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Urban Pest Management

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

Candidates require:

• oral communication skills to use questioning and active listening when discussing implementation methods and site usage patterns with clients
• reading skills to interpret key requirements of:

• building, construction or site plans and drawings for the installation site
• the National Construction Code

• writing skills to accurately and legibly complete records and documentation.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and equivalent to CPPPMT3042 Install physical termite management systems.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by installing a termite management system to manage subterranean termites at ten different premises involving:

• different construction methods including slab-on-ground and suspended floor
• pre-construction installations.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

• building structures and construction methods and materials relevant to premises described in the performance evidence and management of subterranean termites at those sites:

• concrete slabs
• footings
• wall frames

• compliance requirements associated with installing termite management systems:

• Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements including the National Construction Code (NCC) and AS/NZS 3660 Termite Management Set (AS/NZS 3660)
• industry guides, advisory standards and relevant industry codes of practice
• key requirements of commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations:

• consumer protection
• environmental protection
• legal implications of installing termite management systems
• licensing requirements for installing termite management systems that are impregnated with chemicals
• licensing requirements for installing termite management systems
• mandatory notifications
• pesticide use
• privacy

• public health and safety:

• licence endorsements and conditions or limitations
• occupant notifications
• record of site conditions
• warning signs

• information and industry terminology typically contained in pest management work instructions
• soil and timber types in relation to termite activities
• termite management systems and methods for their installation pre-construction:
• proprietary products that provide a barrier at termite access points
• proprietary products used in combination that provide a comprehensive termite management system and associated regulatory requirements
• tools, equipment and materials used to install termite management systems:

• hand and power tools
• measuring tools
• personal protective equipment (PPE):

• eye, ear and respiratory protection
• first aid kit
• site-specific PPE and clothing
• soap and towel
• sun protection

• types of subterranean termites and their ecology, biology, lifecycles, habits and harbourages
• typical hazards encountered when installing termite management systems, and risk control measures for each:

• animal bites and stings
• confined or restricted spaces
• electrical
• environmental contamination
• fire
• lighting
• manual handling
• moving vehicles and machinery
• noise
• pesticides and other chemicals
• remote locations
• respiratory
• slips and trips
• temperature
• ultraviolet radiation
• underground services

• workplace policies and procedures that apply to installing termite management systems:
• documentation and reporting

• work health and safety:

• emergency response procedures
• hazard identification, risk assessment and control using the hierarchy of control
• injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting
• safe work methods including manual handling and using hand and power tools.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Evidence of assessment for installing termite management systems at seven of the ten premises as specified in the performance evidence, must be based on documentation and photographic evidence that has been validated by a workplace supervisor. A workplace supervisor is a person duly authorised to perform and validate the work being undertaken.

Evidence of assessment for installing termite management systems at three of the ten premises as specified in the performance evidence:

• must be based on direct observation and assessment of the candidate by an assessor:
• physically, or
• via audio and visual media provided the candidate is physically accompanied by a person who is licensed or holds the required competency to install termite management systems
• must be in a real workplace for a minimum of two premises
• may be simulated for one premises provided the simulation allows demonstration of all performance criteria.

Candidates must have access to premises and associated work instructions, plans, drawings, information, materials, tools, equipment and PPE required to achieve the performance evidence including:

• NCC, AS/NZS 3660
• termite management systems for installation
• relevant industry codes of practice including:

• A Code of Practice for Prior to Purchase Specialist Timber Pest Inspections
• Code of Best Practice for Termite Management
• Code of Best Practice for Termite Management During Construction.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b