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Implement and monitor pest management plans for complex operations

Implement and monitor pest management plans for complex operations

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPUPM4006
State Code
OBI41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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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
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor plans to manage cockroaches, rodents and other common pests in complex operations where food, beverages or pharmaceuticals are handled, manufactured, produced or packaged under an external food safety and audit regime. The unit includes preparing work orders and schedules and allocating work to staff, applying pest management methods to treat the work site, and monitoring pest management reports to respond to issues and negotiate modifications to plans.This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.This unit requires the candidate to be a licensed pest management technician in order to undertake pest management work at sites where food, beverages or pharmaceuticals are handled, produced or packaged. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm work and compliance requirements.
  • 1.1 Review pest management plan to confirm work and resource requirements for complex operation.
  • 1.2 Review and confirm auditing and regulatory requirements for site and apply to work plan to ensure compliance.
  • 1.3 Consult with relevant persons to clarify specific requirements of work site and obtain approval to implement pest management plan.
2 Prepare to implement pest management plan.
  • 2.1 Organise equipment and materials specified in pest management plan according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2 Develop documented work orders and schedules and allocate work to team members according to pest management plan and workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Develop reports, records and systems incorporating established performance indicators and benchmarks to support pest management plan monitoring.
  • 2.4 Notify client of intention to commence pest management work according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.5 Consult with relevant persons to identify and control risks to food production, manufacturing or handling associated with pest management.
3 Apply pest management methods in complex operation.
  • 3.1 Install signs and barriers to maximise protection of public health and safety during treatment of site, notify occupants, and implement other risk control measures required to manage site hazards.
  • 3.2 Select and fit required personal protective equipment and comply with hygiene, sanitation and bio-security measures according to site and workplace requirements.
  • 3.3 Follow safety data sheets and manufacturers’ instructions to prepare pesticides and equipment for chemical controls outlined in pest management plan.
  • 3.4 Follow manufacturers’ instructions to prepare equipment and materials for biological, cultural or physical controls outlined in pest management plan.
  • 3.5 Treat work site using pest management methods detailed in pest management plan and according to audit, workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.6 Remove equipment, materials and waste from pest management activities and restore work site to meet client and regulatory requirements.
4 Monitor pest management operation.
  • 4.1 Obtain and review pest management records and reports to monitor pest management plan implementation and identify issues and escalation trigger points.
  • 4.2 Constantly monitor risks to protect food, beverage or pharmaceutical production, manufacturing or handling operations and respond immediately where risk escalation is identified.
  • 4.3 Consult with relevant persons promptly to discuss issues, implement corrective actions and identify changes to pest management plan according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 4.4 Record details of issues and negotiated changes to pest management plan according to workplace requirements.
5 Review and revise pest management plan.
  • 5.1 Review pest management plan implementation in consultation with client at agreed intervals according to contract, audit and workplace requirements.
  • 5.2 Negotiate and implement agreed changes to pest management plan to maintain audit compliance and pest prevention in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 5.3 Schedule follow-up activities to monitor pest prevention to meet client and audit requirements.
  • 5.4 Update client records and document details of pest management operations according to audit, workplace and regulatory requirements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
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