| 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 order information may include: | access to work site, including:timing of accessaccess and egress pointsbudget allocationscompletion times and datesdress and presentation requirementsjob requirements and taskslegislative and local government requirementsOHS requirements and emergency response proceduresrequirements for working in isolated and remote locationsresource requirements – equipment and materialsspecific client requirements, such as:noise controlsensitivity of occupants to pests or pest managementrelationships with other customer activitiesuse of signage and barrierswork scheduleswork site contact persons. |
Inspection reports may include: | building approvalsprevious inspection reportsprevious written reportstreatment notices on buildingswarranties. |
Company requirements may include: | access and equity policy, principles and practicebusiness and performance plansclient communication proceduresclient confidentiality proceduresclient service standardscompany goals, objectives, plans, systems and processescompany issued identification badge, card or passcompany policies and proceduresdefined resource parametersdress and presentation requirementsduty of care, code of conduct and code of ethicsemergency response and evacuation proceduresemployer and employee rights and responsibilitiesestablishing operator identity with clientinternal communication channels and reporting proceduresmaintenance procedures for equipment and PPEOHS policies and procedurespersonnel practices and guidelinespolicies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegationquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsrecords and information systems and processestraining (induction and refresher) materialswork site access security clearance procedures. |
Hazards may include: | allergic reactions to chemicals, pests or equipment, including latex allergiesbiological and animal wastebites and stingsblood and blood-stained productsconfined or restricted spacescontaminated clothing, materials or equipmentdamaged or inappropriate equipmentdust and fibreselectrical hazards arising from:cableselectrical fittings:switcheslightsuntested electrical equipmentfatiguefiregasheightsinadequate lighting and ventilationinfectious and zoonotic diseases, such as:scabiesQ feverleaks, spills, splashes and spraysmobile or vehicle hazards around plant and vehiclesmoving or unguarded partsnoiseoccupational violence and bullyingpoor personal hygiene practicesrelease of substances with negative environmental impactunsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive posturesunsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaceswork in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments. |
Work sites may include: | building surroundingsbuildingsdomestic, commercial or industrial premises. |
Legislative requirements may include: | Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirementsaward and enterprise agreementsindustry advisory standards and codes, such as:building codesdangerous goods codesrelevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation, such as:anti-discrimination and diversitychemical controlschemical registers and manifestsconsumer protection legislationdangerous goods Acts and regulationsdeclared pest (plant and animal) reportingenvironmental protection issuesequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrial relationsmotor and commercial vehicle transportationmotor licence and endorsement regulationsOHS Acts and regulationsprivacypublic healthtrade practicesworkplace consultative arrangements. |
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: | allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitisanimal management and control procedurescommunication devices for isolated or remote locations, such as:mobile phonetwo-way radiodermatoxicological control and prevention measuresemergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as:splashes in eye or on skininhalationingestionhazard identification and risk assessment mechanismshierarchy of hazard control proceduresindustry advisory standardsinformation provided by national registration authority for chemical approval and state government authorities, such as:agricultureenvironment protectionhealthprimary industryinjury and dangerous occurrence reportingnational and industry codes of practiceOHS control procedures, such as:health and safety plansjob plansjob safety analysesrisk assessmentssafe operating practices and proceduressafe work instructionssafe work method statementshealth surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testingroutes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicalssafe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:MSDShazardous substance information, such as long latency periodssafety, induction and refresher trainingselection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazardup-to-date electrical test and tag compliance. |
Timber pest management methods may include: | biological controlschemical and physical barrier treatmentscultural controlsenvironmental controlsmanagement controls. |
Control may be: | eradicationexclusionpartial. |
Timber pests include: | timber pests found in geographic region, such as:borerscarpenter antstermiteswood decay fungi. |
Work site environment may include: | age of timber structureassociated building or land usedark and humid areasdrainagegeographic locationknown pressure pest areaslevel of moistureprevious treatmentssoil typetimber typeventilation. |
Equipment may include: | borescopesbroomsbunding materialscamerasdishes or bowlsdrillsdusterselectrical extension leadselevated work platformsequipment decontamination materialsflexible lightsflushing agentsgeneratorshosesinjectorsknivesladdersmagnifying glassesmeasuring jugsmirrorsprobessafety harnessessand and other absorbent materialsscrewdriverssharps containersshovels and rakessound, moisture and movement detectorssounding instrumentsspecimen bottlesspray equipmenttorchestrayswaste disposal containers. |
Timber pest management plan may include: | advice on health, safety, legislative and environmental mattersadvice on pest prevention strategieschemical application methodsdetails of timber pest and timber pest activityfollow-up pest management advice, monitoring and call-back scheduletimber pest management methodstypes and quantities of chemicals to be used. |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | emergency response resourcesequipment operating manualsgovernment publicationsinstructional guidesMSDSother resources supplied by manufacturer, such as:laminated cardsnoticeswall postersproduct labelssafety instructions pre-printed on equipment. |
Materials may include: | building componentscleaning productsflammable productspesticidesphysical barriersregistered agricultural and veterinary (AGVET) productssealing components. |
Calculated requirements may apply to: | assessment of physical characteristicschemical compatibilitiesequipment usedflow rates and pressuresnozzle tip selectionrecalibration of equipmentsurface areasvolumes. |
Appropriate persons may include: | clientscolleaguesmanagerspersons in control of work sitesupervisors. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | air-line and self-contained respiratorsbreathing respirators:full-facehalf-facechemical-impervious gloveschemical-resistant apronscommunication equipmentcontaminated clothing bagscradlesdrinking fluidsdust maskseye protection, such as:safety glassesgoggleseyewashes and showersface shields (splash-proof)first aid kits appropriate to tasks and locationshair netshard hatshigh-visibility vests and clothinglong pantsnoise protectionnon-slip safety shoes or bootsoveralls, coveralls or other chemical protective clothingprodding and probing sticks and rodssafety harnessessoap and towelssunscreentongstorcheswashable sun hatswet-work protective clothing. |
Environmental requirements may include: | clean up, containment or isolationcompany policies and guidelinesemergency chemical spill control measureshazardous materials handlingregulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as:agricultureemergency servicesnational parks and wildlife. |
Chemicals may include: | cleaning productsflammable productspesticidesregistered AGVET products. |
Signage and barriers may include: | physical barriers and restraints erected to restrict access to work sitesigns complying with legislative requirements or Australian standards that warn of danger or adverse conditions. |
Public health and safety may affect: | animalsclient staffcompany staffcustomersdistributorsfacility userscolleaguesgeneral public, including neighbours and bystandersinspectorsretailerssupplierstrade and service providers. |
Emergency response procedures include: | clean upcontainmentdecontaminationfirst aidisolationnotification of authoritiesuse of firefighting appliancesuse of PPEwork site or workplace evacuation. |
Clients may include: | bodies corporatebuilding supervisorscompanies or organisationsenvironmental health officersexecutive housekeepersmaintenance managersownerspersons in control of work processesproperty agents or managerstenants. |
Waste may be solid or liquid and include: | contaminated or hazardous biological wasteused containersused or contaminated PPE, such as disposable gloves. |
Company documentation may include: | client recordspest activity and inspection reportspest management system problem and action reportsservice logbookssite management reportssite visit reports. |