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CPPPMT3043 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and present pest management proposals for complex or high risk operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPPMT3043 - Prepare and present pest management proposals for complex or high risk operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and present pest management proposals to clients that detail pest management plans for complex or high risk operations, such as childcare facilities, educational facilities, hospitals, hotels, food manufacturing premises and large construction projects, as well as estimates for the costs of the proposed services. High risk operations include premises where occupants are more sensitive to pesticide application. The unit covers applying the results of a pest management assessment, confirming clients’ requirements, analysing the requirements of the pest management plans, calculating the costs of service options, and providing clients with proposals detailing services and benefits, costs and conditions. A comprehensive knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures for developing submissions for pest management plans and costing services is essential.The unit supports pest management technicians responsible for preparing proposals, including costings, for management of pests and pest activity that impact on the health, safety or amenity of persons or environments in domestic, commercial or industrial premises.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: Review client information.
  • Work order is reviewed to determine client requirements according to company requirements.
  • Client records are accessed and inspection findings, information on assessment of pest management options, and proposed pest management plan are reviewed according to company requirements.
  • Pest management plan is checked to ensure it meets current client and compliance requirements and is amended, if required, according to company requirements.
       
Element: Prepare budget and finalise pest management plan.
  • Product and costing information necessary for pest management plan implementation is sourced, selected and interpreted according to company requirements.
  • Costs of equipment and materials required to implement pest management plan are calculated according to company requirements.
  • Relevant labour rates and conditions are accessed and used to prepare labour costs according to company and compliance requirements.
  • Budget for pest management plan is developed using equipment, materials and labour costings, and including taxes and profit margin, according to company requirements.
  • Calculations are checked and legible records of methods of calculations are kept according to company requirements.
  • Principles of integrated pest management are incorporated into pest management plan according to company requirements.
  • Pest management plan that meets company and compliance requirements is finalised.
       
Element: Prepare pest management proposal.
  • Components of proposal are prepared in required format according to client, company and compliance requirements.
  • Cost estimate based on pest management plan budget is provided as part of proposal according to client and company requirements.
  • Relevant supporting information is included in proposal according to client and company requirements.
       
Element: Present proposal to client and initiate follow-up actions.
  • Client direction on preferred presentation method for receiving proposal is obtained according to company requirements.
  • Proposal is presented to client in preferred format and according to company requirements.
  • Sufficient time is made available for client to review proposal and opportunities are provided for client to seek further information.
  • Issues concerning proposal are negotiated with client and proposal is revised according to company requirements.
  • Client acceptance of proposal is confirmed according to company requirements.
  • Client records are updated with copy of proposal according to company guidelines.
       


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.

Review client information.

1.1.

Work order is reviewed to determine client requirements according to company requirements.

1.2.

Client records are accessed and inspection findings, information on assessment of pest management options, and proposed pest management plan are reviewed according to company requirements.

1.3.

Pest management plan is checked to ensure it meets current client and compliance requirements and is amended, if required, according to company requirements.

2.

Prepare budget and finalise pest management plan.

2.1.

Product and costing information necessary for pest management plan implementation is sourced, selected and interpreted according to company requirements.

2.2.

Costs of equipment and materials required to implement pest management plan are calculated according to company requirements.

2.3.

Relevant labour rates and conditions are accessed and used to prepare labour costs according to company and compliance requirements.

2.4.

Budget for pest management plan is developed using equipment, materials and labour costings, and including taxes and profit margin, according to company requirements.

2.5.

Calculations are checked and legible records of methods of calculations are kept according to company requirements.

2.6.

Principles of integrated pest management are incorporated into pest management plan according to company requirements.

2.7.

Pest management plan that meets company and compliance requirements is finalised.

3.

Prepare pest management proposal.

3.1.

Components of proposal are prepared in required format according to client, company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Cost estimate based on pest management plan budget is provided as part of proposal according to client and company requirements.

3.3.

Relevant supporting information is included in proposal according to client and company requirements.

4.

Present proposal to client and initiate follow-up actions.

4.1.

Client direction on preferred presentation method for receiving proposal is obtained according to company requirements.

4.2.

Proposal is presented to client in preferred format and according to company requirements.

4.3.

Sufficient time is made available for client to review proposal and opportunities are provided for client to seek further information.

4.4.

Issues concerning proposal are negotiated with client and proposal is revised according to company requirements.

4.5.

Client acceptance of proposal is confirmed according to company requirements.

4.6.

Client records are updated with copy of proposal according to company guidelines.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Review client information.

1.1.

Work order is reviewed to determine client requirements according to company requirements.

1.2.

Client records are accessed and inspection findings, information on assessment of pest management options, and proposed pest management plan are reviewed according to company requirements.

1.3.

Pest management plan is checked to ensure it meets current client and compliance requirements and is amended, if required, according to company requirements.

2.

Prepare budget and finalise pest management plan.

2.1.

Product and costing information necessary for pest management plan implementation is sourced, selected and interpreted according to company requirements.

2.2.

Costs of equipment and materials required to implement pest management plan are calculated according to company requirements.

2.3.

Relevant labour rates and conditions are accessed and used to prepare labour costs according to company and compliance requirements.

2.4.

Budget for pest management plan is developed using equipment, materials and labour costings, and including taxes and profit margin, according to company requirements.

2.5.

Calculations are checked and legible records of methods of calculations are kept according to company requirements.

2.6.

Principles of integrated pest management are incorporated into pest management plan according to company requirements.

2.7.

Pest management plan that meets company and compliance requirements is finalised.

3.

Prepare pest management proposal.

3.1.

Components of proposal are prepared in required format according to client, company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Cost estimate based on pest management plan budget is provided as part of proposal according to client and company requirements.

3.3.

Relevant supporting information is included in proposal according to client and company requirements.

4.

Present proposal to client and initiate follow-up actions.

4.1.

Client direction on preferred presentation method for receiving proposal is obtained according to company requirements.

4.2.

Proposal is presented to client in preferred format and according to company requirements.

4.3.

Sufficient time is made available for client to review proposal and opportunities are provided for client to seek further information.

4.4.

Issues concerning proposal are negotiated with client and proposal is revised according to company requirements.

4.5.

Client acceptance of proposal is confirmed according to company requirements.

4.6.

Client records are updated with copy of proposal according to company guidelines.

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.

Pest management options must include two or more of the following:

biological controls

chemical controls

cultural controls

physical controls.

Content of pest management plan to be reviewed must include:

advice on health, safety, environmental and other legislative matters

advice on pest prevention strategies

chemical application methods, if applicable

details of pest and pest activity

follow-up pest management advice, monitoring and call-back schedule

mandatory notification requirements

pest management options

record keeping mandated by licensing or regulatory requirements

types and quantities of chemicals to be used, if applicable.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations relating to pest management proposals, including:

consumer and contract law

consumer protection

dangerous goods

pesticide registers and manifests

pesticide use

privacy

national and industry codes of practice and advisory standards relating to pest management proposals

public health and safety requirements relating to pest management proposals, including:

AS/NZS standards

licence endorsements and conditions or limitations

occupant notifications

record of site conditions

regulatory requirements

warning signs

environmental requirements relating to pest management proposals, including:

clean up, containment or isolation of hazards

company policies and guidelines

emergency chemical spill control measures

hazardous materials handling

regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments

work health and safety requirements relating to pest management proposals, including:

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

requirements of national registration authority and state government authorities

site inductions and client safety requirements

use of safe work methods, including use of pesticides according to manufacturer labels.

Components of proposal must include:

benefits and rationale of selected methods

conditions and limitations of proposal

description of client requirements

evidence of pest activity and location

pest management methods

pest management plan

recommended maintenance programs

warranties or guarantees.

Cost estimate must be written and must include:

acceptance of offer provisions

company identification information

costs associated with all aspects of the proposal

liability terms and conditions

limitations of pest treatment

proposed pest management method

terms of trade.

Presentation methods must include one or more of the following:

formal meeting involving a structured presentation of proposal to individual or group

informal meeting to deliver proposal and discussion of proposal content with an individual or group.

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
Work order is reviewed to determine client requirements according to company requirements. 
Client records are accessed and inspection findings, information on assessment of pest management options, and proposed pest management plan are reviewed according to company requirements. 
Pest management plan is checked to ensure it meets current client and compliance requirements and is amended, if required, according to company requirements. 
Product and costing information necessary for pest management plan implementation is sourced, selected and interpreted according to company requirements. 
Costs of equipment and materials required to implement pest management plan are calculated according to company requirements. 
Relevant labour rates and conditions are accessed and used to prepare labour costs according to company and compliance requirements. 
Budget for pest management plan is developed using equipment, materials and labour costings, and including taxes and profit margin, according to company requirements. 
Calculations are checked and legible records of methods of calculations are kept according to company requirements. 
Principles of integrated pest management are incorporated into pest management plan according to company requirements. 
Pest management plan that meets company and compliance requirements is finalised. 
Components of proposal are prepared in required format according to client, company and compliance requirements. 
Cost estimate based on pest management plan budget is provided as part of proposal according to client and company requirements. 
Relevant supporting information is included in proposal according to client and company requirements. 
Client direction on preferred presentation method for receiving proposal is obtained according to company requirements. 
Proposal is presented to client in preferred format and according to company requirements. 
Sufficient time is made available for client to review proposal and opportunities are provided for client to seek further information. 
Issues concerning proposal are negotiated with client and proposal is revised according to company requirements. 
Client acceptance of proposal is confirmed according to company requirements. 
Client records are updated with copy of proposal according to company guidelines. 

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