Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 10.1 Correction to unit mapping equivalency:
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 9.0. Supersedes and is not equivalent to CPPPMT3026 Select pest management vehicle and equipment |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assess and select a pest management vehicle and equipment necessary to deliver pest management services to clients. It requires an understanding of the services to be delivered and involves specifying equipment that can support those services and which complies with strict legislative and public health and safety requirements. The unit includes reviewing product specifications and marketing materials for pest management equipment, and establishing hiring, leasing or purchasing arrangements for acquisition.
This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in pest management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Urban Pest Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Confirm services to be provided and compliance requirements. |
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Review and confirm regulatory and industry requirements for use and selection of pest management vehicle. |
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Review workplace documentation to clarify equipment budget, usage patterns and acquisition requirements. |
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Identify types of pests to be treated, pest management methods and target client groups for service delivery. |
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1.4 |
Select equipment required to implement pest management services. |
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Assess hazards and risks associated with vehicle and equipment use and document risk management strategy that ensures regulatory compliance. |
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Select pest management vehicle. |
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Determine vehicle type required for pest management service delivery and assess vehicle capacities against intended use according to manufacturers’ specifications, workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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Question manufacturers and suppliers to assess vehicle specifications and negotiate costs. |
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Identify suitable pest management vehicle and verify it is roadworthy and complies with regulatory requirements for transporting pest management equipment and chemicals by road. |
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Assess performance and select equipment. |
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Access and review marketing materials and product specifications for pest management equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE). |
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Review manufacturers’ instructions and regulatory requirements to clarify performance capabilities and characteristics of equipment, including PPE required for pest management service delivery. |
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Select equipment for service delivery considering durability in normal working conditions, ease of cleaning and use, maintenance and repair costs and safety to meet workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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Estimate use and life expectancy of equipment to meet workplace requirements. |
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3.5 |
Select weather-resistant equipment for external use to meet workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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Select equipment manufactured from non-absorbent substances to minimise chemical build-up and other contamination to meet workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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Select pumps, hoses, fittings and tanks to meet anticipated volume or pressure delivery to meet workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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3.8 |
Document equipment specifications and performance characteristics to meet service delivery according to workplace requirements. |
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Establish equipment supply agreements. |
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Examine and select purchase, hiring and leasing options for equipment to suit budget and usage patterns. |
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Build and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers on trading terms that comply with workplace requirements. |
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Maintain current information about equipment. |
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Use technologies to maintain business network and access regular and current information about new and improved equipment. |
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Access latest information and publications from regulatory authorities, industry sources and suppliers to maintain current equipment knowledge. |
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Use supplier offers to test new products according to workplace requirements. |
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Foundation Skills
Candidates require:
- oral communication skills to use clear explanations, active listening and questioning skills when negotiating costs with suppliers
- reading skills to interpret key requirements of:
- equipment manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
- purchase documents and financing contracts
- numeracy skills to:
- calculate and compare costs of purchasing, hiring or leasing equipment
- interpret mathematical data relating to equipment performance capacities.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and not equivalent to CPPPMT3026 Select pest management vehicle and equipment.
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
