Assessment Requirements for CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests

Modification History

Release 1	This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 9.0. Supersedes and equivalent CPPPMT3008 Inspect for and report on timber pests.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by inspecting for and reporting on timber pests at ten different premises involving:

inspection for evidence of activity from subterranean termites at a minimum of five premises

identification of evidence of subterranean termites at one premises

inspection for evidence of activity from two other types of timber pests from the list below:

borers

damp wood termites

dry wood termites

wood decay fungi.

At each premises:

the following evidence must be inspected for:

chambers

damp swell (bulging walls)

discolouration of timber or plaster

evidence of feeding

holes

mud tracks and leads

nests and nest materials

specimens

timber damage, timber shavings and sawdust

inspection areas must include four or more of the following:

external areas of property including trees and fences

external surfaces

floor areas

interiors

timber areas including trims and mouldings

outbuildings

roof voids

subfloors

site assessment must include five or more of the following:

age of structures

associated building or land use

dark and humid areas

drainage

evidence of previous treatments

level of moisture

risk factors encouraging timber pest activity

soil types

timber types

ventilation.

Knowledge Evidence

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

climatic and geographic impact on timber pest activities

compliance requirements associated with inspecting for and reporting on timber pests:

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements including:

AS/NZS 3660 Termite Management Set (AS/NZS 3660)

AS 4349.2 Inspection of buildings Group titled properties

AS 4349.3 Inspection of buildings Timber pest inspections

industry guides, advisory standards and relevant industry codes of practice

key requirements of commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations:

consumer protection

legal implications of timber pest management work

licensing requirements for timber pest management

privacy

public health and safety

construction terminology used to describe building structures and construction methods in relation to timber pest activity

difference between general timber inspections and pre-purchase inspections

information and industry terminology typically contained in pest management work instructions

soil and timber types in relation to timber pest activity

tools and equipment used when inspecting for timber pests:

inspection tools and equipment:

camera

hand lens

ladder

measuring tape

mirror

moisture meter

pliers

probes or knife

report check sheet or notepad

sounding tools

specimen bottle

torch

personal protective equipment (PPE):

eye, ear and respiratory protection

site-specific PPE and clothing

soap and towel

sun protection

types of timber pests and their ecology, biology, lifecycles, habits and harbourages:

borers

damp wood termites

dry wood termites

subterranean termites

wood decay fungi

types of further inspections that may be recommended to clients:

detailed inspections including thermal inspections

inspections by other personnel including builders, electricians and plumbers

invasive inspections including those using a bore-scope

typical hazards encountered when inspecting for timber pests, and risk control measures for each:

animal bites and stings

confined or restricted spaces

electrical

environmental contamination

fire

ladder use

lighting

manual handling

moving vehicles and machinery

noise

remote locations

residual pesticides and other chemicals

respiratory

slips and trips

temperature

ultraviolet radiation

work at heights

typical timber pest pressure areas

workplace policies and procedures that apply to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests:

documentation and reporting

format and content of inspection plans

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 ladder use.

Assessment Conditions

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

Evidence of assessment for pest management activities in 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 pest management activities in 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 inspect for timber pests

must involve subterranean termites for a minimum of one premises

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, information, tools, equipment and PPE required to achieve the performance evidence including:

previous inspection reports or pest treatment records if available

Australian standards: AS/NZS 3660 and AS 4349.2

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

Industry Code of Practice for Training in the Pest Management Industry.

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