CPP30911 Certificate III in Pest Management

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CPP30911 Certificate III in Pest Management

Modification History

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Description

This qualification applies to people working in the pest management industry as pest management technicians who identify pests, assess pest problems, consider pest management options, liaise with customers and implement pest management strategies.

In most cases, the technician will work alone and have responsibility for managing chemicals and equipment used in pest management as well as a vehicle, including the vehicle storage area.

Pathways Information

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	be appropriately assertive establish and use networks interpret the needs of clients and colleagues listen to and understand requests, specifications, directions and feedback negotiate responsively persuade effectively read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as job sheets and material safety data sheets share information, e.g. with customers speak clearly and directly to relay information write plans, reports and other documentation
Teamwork	apply knowledge of own role as part of a team give feedback, coach and mentor identify and use the strengths of other team members work independently and as a team member to support team and workplace goals work with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues resolve client concerns in line with workplace responsibilities show independence and initiative in identifying problems solve problems individually or in teams test assumptions and take context into account use numeracy skills to solve problems, for example time management, simple calculations, measurement and counting
Initiative and enterprise	adapt to new situations, such as new rules and regulations be appropriately resourceful be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols develop innovative solutions within established guidelines generate a range of options in response to workplace matters identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others take limited initiative and make decisions within workplace role translate ideas into action
Planning and organising	adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies allocate resources to tasks and workplace requirements collect, analyse and organise information determine and apply required resources manage time and priorities participate in continuous improvement and planning processes use basic business systems for planning and organising work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables
Self-management	articulate own ideas and vision balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements be self-motivated in relation to requirements of own work monitor and evaluate own performance take responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	apply a range of learning approaches be open to learning new ideas and techniques contribute to the learning of others by sharing information develop own learning pathways learn in a range of settings, including informal learning learn in order to accommodate change learn new skills and techniques participate in developing own learning plans participate in ongoing learning take responsibility for own learning
Technology	adapt to new technology skill requirements apply OHS knowledge when using technology apply technology as a management tool use basic technology skills to organise data use technology and related workplace equipment

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 13 units of competency: 10 core units 3 elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: a minimum of 2 units from Group A up to 1 unit from Group B or a Certificate III or IV qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
CPPCMN3004A	Respond to enquiries and complaints
CPPPMT3002A	Assess pest management options
CPPPMT3005A	Modify environment to manage pests
CPPPMT3006A	Apply pesticides to manage pests
CPPPMT3007A	Implement pest management plans
CPPPMT3009A	Advise clients on pest management options
CPPPMT3017A	Repair and maintain service equipment
CPPPMT3018A	Maintain equipment and chemical storage areas
CPPPMT3026A	Select and obtain pest management vehicles, equipment and materials
CPPPMT3043A	Prepare and present pest management proposals
Elective units of competency
Group A elective units
Unit code	Unit title
CPPPMT3008A	Inspect and report on timber pests
CPPPMT3010A	Control timber pests
CPPPMT3011A	Conduct fumigation
CPPPMT3019A	Organise and monitor pest management operations
CPPPMT3029A	Plan and schedule pest management operations
CPPPMT3042A	Install physical termite barriers
Group B elective units
Unit code	Unit title
BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records
BSBHRM402A	Recruit, select and induct staff
BSBSMB407A	Manage a small team
CPPCMN3001B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
HLTFA301C	Apply first aid
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

Custom Content Section

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