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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of pest management principles
   • Recognise common invasive pests relevant to field of work
   • Identify characteristics of specific pest species and their impacts on the community and environment
   • Identify pest management plans applicable to area of work
   • Apply principles of integrated pest management according to supervisor instructions
   • Identify risks associated with presence of pest species in area of work
   • Identify own responsibilities and boundaries of own job role in relation to pest management practices
2. Work within industry guidelines, procedures and legislation
   • Assist with identifying key stakeholders and contribute to stakeholder engagement and consultation processes
   • Apply the following work health and safety practices: use of personal protective equipment and safe chemical handling, where applicable
   • Identify environmental, legislative, ethical and organisational requirements relevant to working in the pest management sector
   • Identify licenses, permits and permissions required to enter a property for the purpose of pest management activities
   • Relate standard operating procedures and Codes of Practice to field of work
   • Follow procedures to ensure applicable legislative, licensing and procedural requirements are ethically implemented to required standards
3. Use technology, equipment and tools to carry out work tasks
   • Identify and use suitable navigational tools for onsite orientation
   • Calibrate or prepare equipment for use
   • Use communication devices onsite effectively and correctly to meet communication needs of self and others
   • Operate a range of equipment and tools required for work tasks
   • Identify equipment faults and take action or tell your supervisor
   • Record information and data regarding the pest control program in relevant database or information system according to workplace procedures
4. Prioritise and undertake daily work activities
   • Seek clarification from senior officer regarding target area and, where necessary, methods to be used in the pest management program
   • Identify, prioritise and carry out work tasks within designated timeframes in accordance with work orders
   • Identify and select equipment required to carry out pest management program
   • Review factors affecting the achievement of work tasks and tell your supervisor
   • Dispose of waste material in accordance with organisational procedures and biosecurity practices
   • Undertake routine monitoring of pest management area and, as appropriate, discuss any factors that might impact the effectiveness of the program to your supervisor
   • Follow work health and safety requirements for all activities

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

work in a pest management environment

apply procedures for the safe use of chemicals, equipment and tools relevant to a pest management treatment plan

follow safe waste disposal procedures

use communication, navigational and date recording equipment relevant to field work, including any necessary preparations according to organisational requirements

assist with identifying key stakeholders and gaining an understanding of their attitudes towards pests, the damage pests cause and issues that may influence pest management

communication strategies used to engage with supervisor and stakeholders

apply work health and safety policies and procedures in the context of own work

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

common pest management methods, strategies and monitoring techniques and why they are used for a specific species

standard operating procedures and codes of practice applicable to own work

basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

invasive pest species common to field of work and their harmful impact on the environment

the relevant licenses, permits and permissions required to enter a property

pest signs and the presence of recent pest activity at the site

risk factors, including human, health and environmental associated with the pest management activity

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