Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Installation may include:
identifiable areas that require protection
method of combining specifications and work order requirements
procedures from company training and reference manuals
specifications from company manuals
techniques conveyed during training courses.
Work order information may include:
access to work site, including:
timing of access
access and egress points
budget allocations
completion times and dates
dress and presentation requirements
job requirements and tasks
legislative and local government requirements
OHS requirements and emergency response procedures
requirements for working in isolated and remote locations
resource requirements - equipment and materials
specific client requirements of technician, such as:
noise control
relationships with other customer activities
sensitivity of occupants to pests or pest management
use of signage and barriers
work schedules
work site contact persons.
Legislative requirements may include:
Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
industry advisory standards and codes, such as:
building codes
dangerous goods codes
relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation, such as:
anti-discrimination and diversity
chemical controls
consumer protection legislation
environmental protection issues
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial relations
installers’ licence requirements
motor and commercial vehicle transportation
motor licence and endorsement regulations
OHS Acts and regulations
privacy
public health
trade practices
workplace consultative arrangements.
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to:
allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis
communication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as:
mobile phone
two-way radio
emergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as:
splashes in eye or on skin
inhalation
ingestion
hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms
hierarchy of hazard control procedures
industry advisory standards
information provided by national registration authority and state government authorities, such as:
agriculture
environment protection
health
primary industry
injury and dangerous occurrence reporting
national and industry codes of practice
OHS control procedures, such as:
health and safety plans
job plans
job safety analyses
risk assessments
safe operating practices and procedures
safe work instructions
safe work method statements
safety, induction and refresher training
selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazard
up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance
use of chemicals according to MSDS
use of epoxies or other bonding agents according to MSDS
use of residual current devices
use, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals.
Company requirements may include:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
business and performance plans
client communication procedures
client confidentiality procedures
client service standards
company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
company issued identification badge, card or pass
company policies and procedures
defined resource parameters
dress and presentation requirements
duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics
emergency response and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
establishing operator identity with client
internal communication channels and reporting procedures
maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes
training (induction and refresher) materials
work site access security clearance procedures.
Clients may include:
architects
bodies corporate
builders
building supervisors
companies or organisations
developers
maintenance managers
owners
persons in control of work processes
property agents or managers
tenants.
Materials may include:
adhesives
termite barrier components.
Manufacturer specifications may include:
emergency response resources
equipment operating manuals
government publications
instructional guides
MSDS
other resources supplied by manufacturer, such as:
laminated cards
notices
wall posters
product labels
safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.
Equipment and tools may include:
adhesive applicators
angle grinders
bolsters
brushes and brooms
drills:
power
rechargeable
generators
hammers
hoses
knives
measuring tapes or rules
power leads
rollers
safety switch equipment
screwdrivers
sheet metal or utility cutters or snips
shovels.
Appropriate persons may include:
clients
colleagues
managers
persons in control of work site
supervisors.
Work sites may include:
buildings
commercial construction areas
domestic construction areas
industrial construction areas
vacant land prepared for construction.
Previous trades work may include:
blocklaying
bricklaying
carpentry
concreting
electrical
plumbing.
Termite barrier may include:
bonding materials that adhere proprietary products to substrate
proprietary products that provide a barrier at termite access point(s)
proprietary products used in combination that provide a comprehensive barrier in line with regulatory requirements
visual barriers formed as a result of construction techniques, such as exposed concrete slab edges.
Hazards may include:
allergic reactions to chemicals, pests or equipment, including latex allergies
blood and blood-stained products
confined or restricted spaces
contaminated clothing, materials and equipment
damaged or inappropriate equipment
dust and fibres
electrical hazards arising from:
cables
electrical fittings:
switches
lights
untested electrical equipment
fatigue
fire
gas
heights
inadequate lighting and ventilation
mobile or vehicle hazards around plant and vehicles
moving and unguarded parts
noise
occupational violence and bullying
poor personal hygiene practices
release of substances with negative environmental impact
spills, splashes and sprays
unsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive postures
unsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaces
work environment temperature extremes
work in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments.
Public health and safety may affect:
animals
clients’ staff
company staff
customers
distributors
facility users
general public, including neighbours and bystanders
inspectors
retailers
suppliers
trade and service providers.
Personnel may include:
clients’ staff
colleagues
site visitors, including bystanders
venue, facility, building or shopping centre staff and management.
Personal protective equipment may include:
communication equipment
drinking fluids
dust masks
eye protection, such as:
eyewashes and showers
safety glasses
face shields
first aid kits appropriate to tasks and locations
gloves
hair nets
hard hats
long pants
noise protection
overalls, coveralls or other protective clothing
safety shoes or boots
safety harnesses
soap and towels
sunscreen
washable sun hats.
Termite access points may include:
concrete shrinkage joints around slab penetrations
construction joints
perimeter cavities
piers and sub-floor walls in suspended floor construction
retainer walls.
Waste may be solid or liquid and include:
contaminated or hazardous biological waste
used containers
used or contaminated PPE.
Environmental requirements may include:
clean up, containment or isolation
company policies and guidelines
hazardous materials handling
regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as:
agriculture
emergency services
national parks and wildlife.
Client records may be a computer or manual file and include:
contact details
customer files and databases
details of previous:
installations
quotations
government orders
specific details about:
site
termite barrier installation.
Regulatory and company documentation may include:
accident and incident reports
certificates and notices
customer files and databases
invoices and receipts
job sheets
logbooks
OHS control procedures and forms
risk assessments
work diaries.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration in the field and by reviewing the outcome of at least two complete termite barrier installations under normal industry operating conditions, or if this is not practicable, in a simulated work environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
carry out correct procedures prior to and during installation of physical termite barrier
communicate to support team and ensure safe and effective workplace operations
comply with:
company policies and procedures, including quality assurance
legislative and regulatory requirements
product installation specifications
identify hazards and risks associated with the installation
safely and effectively use hand and power tools, plant and equipment
achieve outcomes in relation to work order.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
suitable work site or venue
suitable equipment and materials
PPE
equipment operating manuals and MSDS
company procedures and manufacturer specifications and MSDS
plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
relevant databases and information
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPPMT3002A Assess pest management options
CPPPMT3005A Modify environment to manage pests
CPPPMT3007A Implement pest management plans
CPPPMT3043A Prepare and present pest management proposals.