1. Organise implementation of a pest management plan
   • Identify the work and resource requirements of the agreed pest management plan in accordance with company requirements
   • Organise equipment and materials necessary to meet the identified work and resource requirements in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements
   • Develop suitable work orders and schedules to meet the requirements of the pest management plan and allocate appropriate staff in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements
   • Design documentation to facilitate implementation of the pestmanagement plan and reporting systems that support established performance indicators and benchmarks
2. Implement pest management plan
   • Identify hazards and control risks at the work site in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements
   • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and OHS and company requirements
   • Treat work site using pest management method options as specified in the pest management plan
   • Conduct all work using safe operating practices in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements
3. Monitor the pest management plan
   • Monitor pest management plan reports and advise appropriate person(s) in accordance with company requirements
   • Initiate response action(s) to identified issues raised in the reports in accordance with company requirements
4. Review the pest management plan
   • Review the pest management plan at negotiated intervals in conjunction with client in accordance with contract and company requirements
   • Implement agreed changes to the pest management plan and update client records in accordance with client and company requirements

Refer to Evidence Guide

The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to implement a pest management plan Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the range statement that are applicable in the working environment

Critical aspects of competency

Accurate identification of the hazards and risks associated with pest management

Analysing the resource requirements of implementing a pest management plan

Compliance with company and legislativeregulatory requirements

Development and review of pest management plan documentation and reporting systems

Knowledge of hierarchy of hazard control

Outcomes achieved in relation to implementation of pest management plan

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Types of pests relevant to the area and their life cycles habits and harbourages

Pest ecology as related to pest management operations

Pesticidal and physical controls associated with managing pests in a range of environments and conditions

Product knowledge including manufacturers specifications for products being used

OHS legislation and procedures

Applicable regulations codes of practice and industry advisory standards

Routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

Emergency response procedures

Injury dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

Contractual requirements

Work order specifications

Company management structure and reporting procedures

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These are

estimating workloads and resource implications

interpersonal skills

negotiation skills

hazard identification and risk control

applying correct manual handling

reading interpreting and comprehending directions and safety instructions in equipment manuals and on chemical labels and MSDS

performing the mathematical calculations required for measuring areas and volumes and the dilution and mixing of chemicals on product labels

working safely at heights and in confined spaces

communicating clearly and concisely using written and verbal modes

requesting advice or further information

seeking and receiving feedback

working on an individual basis and within a team

planning and organising work

sourcing organising and recording information

customer service

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with

PRMPMB Assess pest management options

PRMPM02B Assess pest management options

PRMPMB Modify environment to manage pests

PRMPM05B Modify environment to manage pests

PRMPMB Apply pesticide to manage pests

PRMPM06B Apply pesticide to manage pests

PRMPMB Advise client on pest management options

PRMPM09B Advise client on pest management options

PRMPMA Prepare and present a pest management submission including quotation

PRMPM43A Prepare and present a pest management submission including quotation.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

access to a suitable work site or other venue

access to relevant databases and information sources

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to company policy documents and procedures for establishing and monitoring pest management plans

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated in the field and in the office and by reviewing the outcome of at least one complete activity under normal industry operating conditions or if this is not practicable in a simulated work environment

The competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor

The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant written correspondence with existing and potential clients This information must be relevant by showing evidence of the candidates work performance

Other forms of gaining evidence such as through oral questioning and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to supplement but not substitute for the practical demonstration of competence

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard