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CPPPMT3018 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPPMT3018 - Maintain equipment and pesticide storage area in pest management vehicles
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to maintain a pest management vehicle storage space for pest management equipment and pesticides. It also covers the movement and control of equipment and pesticides used in the provision of pest management services.Maintaining a storage area requires the ability to follow established procedures, understand the issues associated with the storage and use of pesticides, and adhere to legislative and public health and safety requirements. These work functions would be carried out according to company guidelines.The unit supports pest management technicians responsible for ensuring that pest management equipment and pesticides are stored, transported and controlled according to legislative requirements; in particular health and safety environmental safety and public health and safety. It applies to maintaining and operating a safe and efficient pest management storage area within a strict legislative context.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to pest management in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Set up storage area in pest management vehicle.
  • Storage area is secured from unauthorised access according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Storage area is organised to comply with relevant company and compliance requirements.
  • Existing hazards are identified and risks controlled in storage area according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Vehicle equipment and passenger compartments are separated to minimise transportation risks according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Vehicle is equipped to enable implementation of emergency response procedures according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Vehicle signage is fixed, as required, according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Safety warnings are displayed prominently and safety information is made accessible according to company and compliance requirements.
       
Element: Stock vehicle storage area.
  • Equipment is stored, maintained and safety checked to enable ready access and re-use according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is cleaned, safety checked and stored and maintenance requirements are recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Storage area is maintained free from obstacles according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
       
Element: Control and maintain stocks of equipment and chemicals.
  • Inventory system, with maximum and minimum holding levels of equipment and chemicals, is operated and maintained according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Equipment and chemical usage patterns are monitored and reordered to maintain required levels according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Accurate labelling system is maintained for all containers according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Chemicals are used on an oldest-manufactured, first-out basis according to company requirements.
  • Obsolete equipment and chemicals are disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
       
Element: Control a pest management vehicle storage area.
  • Chemicals are secured to prevent accidental spillage, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Estimated quantities of chemicals required for immediate work requirements are stored and transported according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • PPE is stored separately to chemicals and vehicle occupants.
  • Equipment, including PPE, is secured, used and maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Access to and operation of the pest management vehicle are restricted to authorised personnel according to company and compliance requirements.
       
Element: Maintain a pest management vehicle.
  • Vehicle is safety checked and regular servicing is arranged to ensure roadworthiness according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Vehicle is cleaned regularly to remove chemical contaminants according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Vehicle is presented and maintained in line with company’s public image according to company requirements.
       
Element: Respond to emergency situations.
  • Emergency response procedures are implemented when accidental spillages or emergency situations occur, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.
  • Regulatory and company documentation is prepared according to company and compliance requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Set up storage area in pest management vehicle.

1.1.

Storage area is secured from unauthorised access according to company and compliance requirements.

1.2.

Storage area is organised to comply with relevant company and compliance requirements.

1.3.

Existing hazards are identified and risks controlled in storage area according to company and compliance requirements.

1.4.

Vehicle equipment and passenger compartments are separated to minimise transportation risks according to company and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Vehicle is equipped to enable implementation of emergency response procedures according to company and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Vehicle signage is fixed, as required, according to company and compliance requirements.

1.7.

Safety warnings are displayed prominently and safety information is made accessible according to company and compliance requirements.

2.

Stock vehicle storage area.

2.1.

Equipment is stored, maintained and safety checked to enable ready access and re-use according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.2.

Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is cleaned, safety checked and stored and maintenance requirements are recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.4.

Storage area is maintained free from obstacles according to company and compliance requirements.

2.5.

Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.

Control and maintain stocks of equipment and chemicals.

3.1.

Inventory system, with maximum and minimum holding levels of equipment and chemicals, is operated and maintained according to company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Equipment and chemical usage patterns are monitored and reordered to maintain required levels according to company and compliance requirements.

3.3.

Accurate labelling system is maintained for all containers according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.4.

Chemicals are used on an oldest-manufactured, first-out basis according to company requirements.

3.5.

Obsolete equipment and chemicals are disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.

Control a pest management vehicle storage area.

4.1.

Chemicals are secured to prevent accidental spillage, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.2.

Estimated quantities of chemicals required for immediate work requirements are stored and transported according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.3.

PPE is stored separately to chemicals and vehicle occupants.

4.4.

Equipment, including PPE, is secured, used and maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.5.

Access to and operation of the pest management vehicle are restricted to authorised personnel according to company and compliance requirements.

5.

Maintain a pest management vehicle.

5.1.

Vehicle is safety checked and regular servicing is arranged to ensure roadworthiness according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.2.

Vehicle is cleaned regularly to remove chemical contaminants according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.3.

Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.4.

Vehicle is presented and maintained in line with company’s public image according to company requirements.

6.

Respond to emergency situations.

6.1.

Emergency response procedures are implemented when accidental spillages or emergency situations occur, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

6.2.

Regulatory and company documentation is prepared according to company and compliance requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Set up storage area in pest management vehicle.

1.1.

Storage area is secured from unauthorised access according to company and compliance requirements.

1.2.

Storage area is organised to comply with relevant company and compliance requirements.

1.3.

Existing hazards are identified and risks controlled in storage area according to company and compliance requirements.

1.4.

Vehicle equipment and passenger compartments are separated to minimise transportation risks according to company and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Vehicle is equipped to enable implementation of emergency response procedures according to company and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Vehicle signage is fixed, as required, according to company and compliance requirements.

1.7.

Safety warnings are displayed prominently and safety information is made accessible according to company and compliance requirements.

2.

Stock vehicle storage area.

2.1.

Equipment is stored, maintained and safety checked to enable ready access and re-use according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.2.

Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is cleaned, safety checked and stored and maintenance requirements are recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

2.4.

Storage area is maintained free from obstacles according to company and compliance requirements.

2.5.

Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.

Control and maintain stocks of equipment and chemicals.

3.1.

Inventory system, with maximum and minimum holding levels of equipment and chemicals, is operated and maintained according to company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Equipment and chemical usage patterns are monitored and reordered to maintain required levels according to company and compliance requirements.

3.3.

Accurate labelling system is maintained for all containers according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

3.4.

Chemicals are used on an oldest-manufactured, first-out basis according to company requirements.

3.5.

Obsolete equipment and chemicals are disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.

Control a pest management vehicle storage area.

4.1.

Chemicals are secured to prevent accidental spillage, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.2.

Estimated quantities of chemicals required for immediate work requirements are stored and transported according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.3.

PPE is stored separately to chemicals and vehicle occupants.

4.4.

Equipment, including PPE, is secured, used and maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

4.5.

Access to and operation of the pest management vehicle are restricted to authorised personnel according to company and compliance requirements.

5.

Maintain a pest management vehicle.

5.1.

Vehicle is safety checked and regular servicing is arranged to ensure roadworthiness according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.2.

Vehicle is cleaned regularly to remove chemical contaminants according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.3.

Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

5.4.

Vehicle is presented and maintained in line with company’s public image according to company requirements.

6.

Respond to emergency situations.

6.1.

Emergency response procedures are implemented when accidental spillages or emergency situations occur, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements.

6.2.

Regulatory and company documentation is prepared according to company and compliance requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations relating to maintaining pest management vehicle storage areas, including:

pesticide registers and manifests

pesticide use

consumer protection

dangerous goods

privacy

public health and safety

environmental requirements relating to maintaining pest management vehicle storage area, including:

clean up, containment or isolation of hazards

company policies and guidelines

emergency chemical spill control measures

hazardous materials handling

licensing requirements for pest management

national and industry codes of practice and advisory standards relating to maintaining pest management vehicle storage areas

regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments relating to maintaining pest management vehicle storage areas

work health and safety requirements relating to maintaining pest management vehicle storage areas, including:

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting procedures

procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and hazard control, including hierarchy of hazard control

requirements of national registration authority and state government authorities

use of safe work methods

work documentation and reporting procedures.

Hazards to be consideredmust include:

animal bites and stings

pesticides and other chemicals

electrical

environmental contamination

fire

lighting

manual handling

moving vehicles and machinery

noise

respiratory

slips and trips

temperature

ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Equipment must include:

bunding and spill kit

inspection equipment

lockable storage areas

pesticide application equipment

pesticide measuring and mixing equipment

waste disposal containers.

Emergency response procedures must include one of more of the following:

calling emergency numbers, as required

cleaning up

containing hazards

decontaminating

evacuating work site or workplace

isolating hazards

notifying authorities

using PPE.

Safety warnings must include one or more of the following:

charts and posters

instructions

labels

signs and placards

symbols.

Safety information must include:

chemical co-location, separation and segregation requirements

chemical manifests

chemical registers

company policies and procedures

container and package storage arrangements

dangerous goods diamonds

emergency management plans

health and safety information

manufacturer instructions

manufacturer specifications

operation manuals

product labels

SDS

waste disposal information.

Personal protective equipment must include:

appropriate eye, ear and respiratory protection

first aid kits appropriate for a range of tasks and locations

site specific PPE and clothing requirements

soap and towel

sun protection.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Storage area is secured from unauthorised access according to company and compliance requirements. 
Storage area is organised to comply with relevant company and compliance requirements. 
Existing hazards are identified and risks controlled in storage area according to company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle equipment and passenger compartments are separated to minimise transportation risks according to company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle is equipped to enable implementation of emergency response procedures according to company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle signage is fixed, as required, according to company and compliance requirements. 
Safety warnings are displayed prominently and safety information is made accessible according to company and compliance requirements. 
Equipment is stored, maintained and safety checked to enable ready access and re-use according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Chemicals are stored according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is cleaned, safety checked and stored and maintenance requirements are recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Storage area is maintained free from obstacles according to company and compliance requirements. 
Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Inventory system, with maximum and minimum holding levels of equipment and chemicals, is operated and maintained according to company and compliance requirements. 
Equipment and chemical usage patterns are monitored and reordered to maintain required levels according to company and compliance requirements. 
Accurate labelling system is maintained for all containers according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Chemicals are used on an oldest-manufactured, first-out basis according to company requirements. 
Obsolete equipment and chemicals are disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Chemicals are secured to prevent accidental spillage, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Estimated quantities of chemicals required for immediate work requirements are stored and transported according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
PPE is stored separately to chemicals and vehicle occupants. 
Equipment, including PPE, is secured, used and maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Access to and operation of the pest management vehicle are restricted to authorised personnel according to company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle is safety checked and regular servicing is arranged to ensure roadworthiness according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle is cleaned regularly to remove chemical contaminants according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Waste is collected and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Vehicle is presented and maintained in line with company’s public image according to company requirements. 
Emergency response procedures are implemented when accidental spillages or emergency situations occur, according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. 
Regulatory and company documentation is prepared according to company and compliance requirements. 

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