This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to organise and monitor major pest management contracts, including allocating work to personnel, and conducting training needs analyses and resultant professional development. A comprehensive understanding of pest management services and treatments offered is required to perform this task efficiently.The unit supports pest management technicians responsible for assessing work requirements and allocating and monitoring work, including providing appropriate equipment and materials to perform pest management operations. It also covers identifying opportunities for the use of training and assessment to build and recognise staff skills. It applies to pest management technicians who are responsible for leading a small work team.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.