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.
Work sites may include:
building surroundings
buildings
domestic, commercial or industrial premises.
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.
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, such as:
bore scopes
cameras
knives
ladders
magnifying lenses
mirrors
screwdrivers
sound, moisture and movement detectors
sounding instruments
specimen bottles
torches
specific client requirements, such as:
noise control
sensitivity of occupants to pests or pest management
relationships with other customer activities
use of signage and barriers
work schedules
work site contact persons.
Appropriate persons may include:
clients
colleagues
managers
persons in control of work site
supervisors.
Inspection and treatment records may include:
building approvals
invoices
previous inspection reports
previous written reports
treatment notices and certificates on buildings
warranties.
Inspection areas may include:
external areas of property, including trees and fences
external surfaces
floor areas
freestanding structures
furniture and fittings
internal surfaces
poorly ventilated areas, such as subfloor
roof voids
other timber areas, such as wall cavities, trims and mouldings.
Work site environment may include:
age of timber structure
associated building or land use
dark and humid areas
drainage
geographic location
known pressure pest areas
level of moisture
previous treatments
soil type
timber type
ventilation.
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
chemical registers or manifests
consumer protection legislation
dangerous goods Acts and regulations
declared pest (plant and animal) reporting
environmental protection issues
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial relations
motor and commercial vehicle transportation
motor licence and endorsement regulations
OHS Acts and regulations
privacy
public health
trade practices
workplace consultative arrangements.
Recognised pest pressure areas may be defined by:
government authorities
industry and industry advisory groups
other commercial or business interests
research groups.
Timber pests include:
timber pests found in geographic region, such as:
borers
carpenter ants
termites
wood decay fungi.
Clients may include:
bodies corporate
building supervisors
companies or organisations
environmental health officers
executive housekeepers
maintenance managers
owners
persons in control of work processes
property agents or managers
tenants.
Hazards may include:
allergic reactions to chemicals, pests or equipment, including latex
biological and animal waste
bites and stings
blood and blood-stained products
confined or restricted spaces
contaminated clothing, materials or equipment
damaged or inappropriate equipment
dust and fibres
electrical hazards arising from:
cables
electrical fittings:
switches
lights
untested electrical equipment
extremes of heat and temperature
fatigue
fire
gas
heights
inadequate lighting and ventilation
infectious and zoonotic diseases, such as:
scabies
Q fever
leaks, spills, splashes and sprays
mobile or vehicle hazards around plant and vehicles
moving or unguarded parts
noise
occupational violence and bullying
poor personal hygiene practices
release of substances with negative environmental impact
unsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive postures
unsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaces
work in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments.
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.
Environmental requirements may include:
baiting
clean up, containment or isolation
company policies and guidelines
emergency chemical spill control measures
hazardous materials handling
regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as:
agriculture
emergency services
national parks and wildlife.
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to:
allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis
animal management and control procedures
communication devices for isolated or remote locations, such as:
mobile phone
two-way radio
dermatoxicological control and prevention measures
emergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as:
splashes in eye or on skin
inhalation
ingestion
hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms
health surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testing
hierarchy of hazard control procedures
industry advisory standards
information provided by national registration authority for chemical approval 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
routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals
safe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:
MSDS
hazardous substance information, such as long latency periods
safety, induction and refresher training
selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazard
up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance.
Personal protective equipment may include:
air-line and self-contained respirators
breathing respirators:
full-face
half-face
chemical-impervious gloves
chemical-resistant aprons
communication equipment
contaminated clothing bags
cradles
drinking fluids
dust masks
eye protection, such as:
safety glasses
goggles
eyewashes and showers
face shields (splash-proof)
first aid kits appropriate to tasks and locations
hair nets
hard hats
high-visibility vests or clothing
long pants
noise protection
non-slip safety shoes or boots
overalls, coveralls or other chemical protective clothing
prodding or probing sticks and rods
safety harnesses
soap and towels
sunscreen
tongs
torches
washable sun hats
wet-work protective clothing.
Evidence may include:
chambers
droppings
evidence of feeding
holes
nests and nest materials
soils and soil samples
specimens
timber, timber shavings and sawdust
tracks.
Timber pest management plan may include:
advice on health, safety, environmental and other legislative matters
advice on pest prevention strategies
chemical application methods
details of timber pest and timber pest activity
follow-up pest management advice, monitoring and call-back schedule
pest management method options
types and quantities of chemicals to be used.
Inspection report may include:
method of inspection
analysis of evidence
relevant exclusions and limitations to the inspection
data analysis.
Client records may be a computer or manual file and include:
contact details
customer files and databases
details of previous:
assessments
quotations
service provision
logbooks
pest management plan
reports
specific details about work site nature of pest problem
use of contractors.

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 of inspection for timber pests and reviewing report documentation completed by the candidate.
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:
identify client’s timber pest problem, including type of timber pest and timber pest activity
comply with company, legislative and regulatory requirements
achieve outcomes in relation to work order
identify hazards and risks associated with timber pest management and apply knowledge of hierarchy of hazard control
report and record inspection results
select and recommend safe, effective and environmentally responsible timber pest management treatments or rectification options
select equipment and materials.
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
plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
work order instructions, work plans and schedules, and policy documents
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
CPPPMT3006A Apply pesticides to manage pests
CPPPMT3010A Control timber pests
CPPPMT3043A Prepare and present pest management proposals.