Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install physical termite management systems, including management systems that combine physical and chemical characteristics. The unit covers the ability to assess methods of construction of different premises, as well as techniques required to prevent termites gaining concealed access to a completed construction.
The unit covers applying a thorough understanding of client requirements and company information in order to install the systems. The selection of appropriate equipment, materials and methods is essential for performing the task safely and efficiently. These work functions would be carried out according to company guidelines and statutory requirements.
The unit supports pest management technicians responsible for applying physical termite management systems in both pre- and post-construction stages, in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. | Plan for installation process. | 1.1. | Installation requirements for termite management system are identified from work order, drawings and supervisor’s instructions. |
1.2. | Work site plan is reviewed and installation specification is selected to prevent termite access according to work order and company and compliance requirements. | ||
1.3. | Client is advised of installation procedure according to work order and company requirements. | ||
1.4. | Quality assurance requirements are identified and applied to planning according to company and manufacturer requirements. | ||
1.5. | Materials are selected and located in readiness for installation according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, company and manufacturer requirements. | ||
1.6. | Equipment and tools consistent with installation requirements are selected, serviceability is checked, and faults are reported to appropriate persons according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. | ||
2. | Access and assess site. | 2.1. | Work site is accessed according to client and company requirements. |
2.2. | Installation method is reviewed according to work order and company and manufacturer requirements, and issues are clarified with appropriate persons. | ||
2.3. | Previous trades work is checked for possible effect on proposed installation of termite management system according to company and manufacturer requirements. | ||
2.4. | Work site is assessed for access during installation work and safety issues according to company and compliance requirements. | ||
3. | Prepare site for installation. | 3.1. | Hazards are identified and risks controlled at the work site according to company and compliance requirements. |
3.2. | Usage pattern of work site is determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of equipment and tools. | ||
3.3. | Factors affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons promptly advised. | ||
4. | Prepare equipment. | 4.1. | Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
4.2. | Equipment and tools are set up according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. | ||
4.3. | Equipment and tools are adjusted according to manufacturer specifications to suit operator requirements. | ||
5. | Install physical management system. | 5.1. | Termite management system is installed to termite access points according to work order, manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
5.2. | Installation of termite management system is checked according to company and manufacturer requirements. | ||
6. | Restore work site and complete documentation. | 6.1. | Equipment, tools and waste are collected and removed according to work order, manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. |
6.2. | Work site is restored according to work order, client requests and company requirements. | ||
6.3. | Equipment, tools and PPE are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. | ||
6.4. | Equipment, tools and PPE are safety checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. | ||
6.5. | Cleaned equipment, tools and PPE are stored according to company requirements. | ||
6.6. | Collected waste is disposed of according to work order, manufacturer specifications and company and compliance requirements. | ||
6.7. | Client records are updated and regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to company and compliance requirements. | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Skill | Performance feature |
Learning skills to: | identify and use reliable sources of information relating to installation of physical termite management systems. |
Numeracy skills to: | perform measurements and mathematical calculations required to check length and area of installation read and interpret numerical information in equipment manuals, product labels and safety data sheets (SDS). |
Oral communication skills to: | obtain accurate and detailed information from client about site access and occupants’ usage patterns explain installation procedures to client, and negotiate alterations to planned work if factors arise that force changes to plans. |
Reading skills to: | read and interpret directions and safety instructions in equipment manuals, product labels and SDS. |
Writing skills to: | record information accurately, completely and legibly in company and regulatory documentation. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan and organise work, including: accurately estimating timeframes attending to detail in observing work site conditions scheduling efficiently. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Installation requirements must include: | identifiable areas that require protection method of combining specifications and work order requirements procedures and specifications from company training and reference manuals techniques conveyed during product training courses. |
Termite management system must include one of the following: | proprietary products that provide a barrier at termite access points proprietary products used in combination that provide a comprehensive termite management system in line with regulatory requirements. |
Compliance requirements must include: | Australian standards relating to installing physical termite management systems industry advisory standards and codes of practice relating to installing physical termite management systems commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations relating to installing physical termite management systems, including: consumer protection dangerous goods pesticide registers and manifests pesticide use privacy licensing requirements relating to installing physical termite management systems public health and safety requirements relating to installing physical termite management systems, including those covering effects on: general public and bystanders non-target animals occupants work health and safety requirements relating to installing physical termite management systems, 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. |
Appropriate persons must include one or more of the following: | clients colleagues managers persons in control of work site supervisors. |
Previous trades work must include one or more of the following: | blocklaying bricklaying carpentry concreting electrical plumbing. |
Hazards to be considered must include: | animal bites and stings pesticides and other chemicals confined or restricted spaces electrical environmental contamination fire lighting manual handling moving vehicles and machinery noise remote locations respiratory slips and trips temperature ultraviolet (UV) radiation. |
Personnel must include: | clients’ staff colleagues site visitors, including bystanders work site staff and management. |
Personal protective equipment must include: | appropriate eye, ear and respiratory protection first aid kit appropriate to the task and location site-specific PPE and clothing requirements soap and towel sun protection. |
Sectors
Pest management