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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
  3. Identify potential pest problems in the community
  4. Identify strategies to assist with the control of pests in the community
  5. Determine the best form of pest eradication or control methods for the community

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

identified at least 2 pest problems in the community that could potentially affect the health of householders and community members and developed and implemented a work plan that includes appropriate strategies and methods of control.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to pest control and community needs, including:

national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities relevant to identifying health needs

scope of own role and responsibilities

other key people or agency responsibilities

points of contact to assist with the implementation of strategies which are outside own area of responsibility

common pests and rodents found in the area, including mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches and rodents, and the different stages of their lifecycle

how to set traps

the links between pests, including rodents and disease transmission

understanding of the living and breeding places of different pests and the environmental conditions which encourage them to live and breed

signs of pest and rodent problems

environmental conditions contributing to pest problems, including:

pools of water lying under leaking taps

rubbish lying around the yard or community that could potentially become a breeding ground for pests

houses with broken or non-existent fly wire screens and doors

toilet vents that are not fly proofed

bins without tight fitting lids

septic tanks that are not sealed, or lids broken

toilets that are blocked or broken

grass and reeds growing around and in sewage lagoons

overflowing drains

dead animals and faeces lying around

dirty kitchen and food preparation surfaces

dirty cupboards

household rubbish that is not properly disposed of

cracks or crevices in walls or ceilings

environmental, chemical, biological prevention and control strategies and the advantages and disadvantages of each.