Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit aims to describe the competencies needed to monitor pest problems in the community that could potentially affect the health of householders and community members and identify appropriate methods of control |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Working in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations within which the worker's organisation operates is essential |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify potential pest and rodent problems in the community |
1.1 Monitor, as part of job role, signs of pest and rodent problems in the household and community that could potentially pose a risk to people's health 1.2 Identify, where relevant, environmental (physical ) conditions that may be attributing to problems 1.3 Discuss potential problems with householders and community members to ascertain the nature and extent of problems 1.4 Identify type of pest, activity level and location of harbourages 1.5 Estimate density of infestation from available evidence of pest activity 1.6 Report findings in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
2. Identify strategies to assist with the control of pests and rodents in the community |
2.1 Seek information on strategies and methods that can be adopted to control different pests and rodents in the community 2.2 Obtain information on advantages/disadvantages and any obstacles that may exist in relation to various methods 2.3 Seek additional advice from key people and outside agencies as required |
3. Determine the best form of pest eradication/ control methods for the community |
3.1 Discuss potential strategies with the organisation, community, and relevant others to determine the best course of action for the particular problem(s) to be addressed 3.2 Assess options in accordance with job role to determine if they will be the most effective solutions for the identified problem(s) 3.3 Recognise and demonstrate understanding of roles and responsibilities of the organisation, worker, householder, community and other key people and/ or outside agencies in relation to the identified strategies 3.4 Develop a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor 3.5 Make referrals to key people and outside agencies where appropriate and in accordance with job role |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. |
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Pests and rodents that could potentially pose a risk to people's health may include : |
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Signs of pest and rodent problems may include : |
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Monitored as part of job role may refer to : |
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Environmental (physical ) conditions attributing to problems may include : |
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Ascertain nature and extent of problems could refer to : |
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Location of harborages refers to : |
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Reported may be : |
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Information may be sought by : |
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Strategies refers to : |
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Environmental (physical ) strategies advantages / disadvantages may include : |
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Chemical strategies advantages / disadvantages may include : |
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Biological strategies advantages /disadvantages may include : |
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Key people and outside agencies may refer to : |
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Organisation may include : |
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Relevant others may include : |
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Options are assessed in accordance with job role may refer to : |
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A work plan may include : |
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Referrals may be by : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable