Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess requirements for pest control
- Vertebrate pest control requirements are assessed and clarified according to enterprise objectives.
- Inspections are carried out to ascertain type and severity of pest infestations.
- Control agents and methods of application to prevent, control or manage vertebrate pests are determined.
- Control program is developed for implementation according to enterprise requirements.
- Prepare to implement control program
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Equipment and materials required to support the implementation of control program are arranged.
- Relevant licences and permits are obtained according to legislative requirements.
- Safe working practices are observed and followed according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Control vertebrate pests
- Control program is implemented according to OHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.
- Safeguards are employed to ensure that targeted pests are controlled and all other species remain unharmed.
- Integrated health management is considered and implemented as required.
- Environmental impacts are assessed and controlled according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
- Complete control program
- Carcasses and control agents are disposed of according to environmental and industry codes of practice.
- Control program and outcomes are reviewed and evaluated for future best practice and planning management.
- Equipment and work areas are cleaned and returned to operating order according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Relevant information is documented and maintained to industry standards and enterprise requirements.