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Install termite management systems

Install termite management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPUPM3042
State Code
OBI47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install termite management systems to manage subterranean termites in premises at the pre-construction stage. It includes assessing methods of construction of different premises as well as applying techniques required to prevent termites gaining concealed access to a completed construction. The unit requires selecting equipment, materials and methods suitable to the type of termite management system and construction.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in pest management in some states and territories, and licensing is required to install termite management systems that are impregnated with chemicals. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm work and compliance requirements.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions and drawings to confirm client and premises requirements for termite management and clarify issues with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Review workplace policies and procedures, codes, standards and regulatory requirements for installing termite management systems and apply to work instructions to ensure compliance.
2 Plan to install termite management system.
  • 2.1 Review work site plan and identify areas requiring protection according to client, workplace and compliance requirements.
  • 2.2 Select termite management system to meet work instructions and review manufacturers’ instructions to confirm installation specifications.
  • 2.3 Check that termite management system and installation methods meet quality standards according to workplace and compliance requirements.
  • 2.4 Discuss installation methods with relevant persons, respond to issues and concerns and obtain approval to proceed.
3 Assess work site and prepare for installation.
  • 3.1 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Access and assess work site and construction methods and confirm installation specifications according to work instructions and manufacturers’ instructions for termite management system.
  • 3.3 Determine site usage patterns to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of tools and equipment during installation work.
  • 3.4 Conduct site measurements and calculations to confirm length and area of installation and check against installation specifications.
  • 3.5 Check previous trades work to identify possible effects on proposed installation and report issues to relevant persons.
  • 3.6 Select tools and equipment required for installation, check for serviceability and report faults according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.7 Select required materials to meet manufacturers’ instructions and installation specifications and locate at the work site in readiness for installation.
4 Install and check termite management system.
  • 4.1 Identify hazards and control risks at the work site according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Identify factors affecting completion of work instructions and advise relevant persons.
  • 4.3 Install termite management system to termite access points according to work instructions, manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Check installation to confirm it meets manufacturers’ instructions, workplace and compliance requirements.
5 Finalise work and complete documentation.
  • 5.1 Remove tools, equipment, materials and waste from installation activities and restore work site to meet client and compliance requirements.
  • 5.2 Clean tools, equipment and PPE according to manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 5.3 Check tools, equipment and PPE to confirm safe and correct operation, record required maintenance and store to allow ready access and re-use.
  • 5.4 Dispose of collected waste according to workplace and compliance requirements.
  • 5.5 Update client records and complete and distribute installation documentation to meet workplace and compliance requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVE12 CPPPMT3042 Install physical termite management systems Unit of competency