Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
work schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Equipment
Equipment may include:
rippers
fencing gear
scaring devices
guns
traps
Materials
Materials may include:
guards
fencing materials
netting
gas cylinders
ammunition
bait and poison
Control measures
Control measures may include:
ripping
gassing
baiting
poisoning
shooting
bird- scaring activities
traps
guards
fencing
Vertebrate pests
Vertebrate pests include:
birds
rabbits
hares
kangaroos
mice and rats
Waste
Waste includes:
spent cartridges
empty containers
wire cuttings
cleaning water
Confirming equipment status
Confirming equipment status will include:
checking that safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and that equipment is operational
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
Work hazards
Work may involve exposure to:
chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competency in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective equipment, MSDS and follow other specified OHS procedures, including safe handling of chemicals
identify common vertebrate pests and effectively implement corrective action
select and apply treatments and control measures according to instructions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.