PRMPM27B - Manage pest management operations risk

PRMPM27B
Manage pest management operations risk

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage the critical risks involved in conducting pest management operations. The unit applies to the assessment of risk and implementation of appropriate strategies for any type of pest management operation or activity within the company.The unit requires the ability to access and utilise company risk management policies and procedures, identify risks, implement controls and monitor activities.

Application

Not Applicable

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT		PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Develop a pest management operations risk management plan	1.1 Identify relevant legislative requirements, industry advisory standards and codes of practice for pest management operations 1.2 Identify and document risks for pest management operations in accordance with company requirements 1.3 Seek expert advice on issues relating to pest management operations risk from appropriate person(s) in accordance with company requirements 1.4 Assess organisational capability to reduce or control the risks in accordance with company requirements 1.5 Develop and document a pest management operations risk management plan including policy and procedures in accordance with environmental, legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements
2 Implement risk management plan strategies	2.1 Eliminate unacceptable risks in accordance with company requirements 2.2 Minimise likelihood of other identified risks in accordance with company requirements 2.3 Conduct pest management operations in compliance with legislative requirements, industry advisory standards and codes of practice 2.4 Provide training and/or further information to employees to support the risk management plan in accordance with company requirements
3 Acquire and maintain insurance coverage	3.1 Identify risks requiring insurance cover in accordance with company requirements 3.2 Seek expert advice on insurance options relating to pest management risk from appropriate person(s) in accordance with company requirements 3.3 Acquire and maintain insurance coverage appropriate for the type of pest management operations in accordance with legislative and company requirements
4 Monitor activities for changing risk profile	4.1 Monitor continuously pest management operations to identify risk(s) in accordance with risk management plan, legislative, OHS and company requirements 4.2 Modify pest management operations as necessary to comply with risk management plan in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements 4.3 Analyse any incidents or events and revise risk management plan in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements 4.4 Assess impact of new equipment or service offerings for risks in accordance with the risk management plan, manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements 4.5 Complete and maintain accurate regulatory and company documentation for all service provision to provide audit trail in accordance with legislative and company requirements

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

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 manage pest management operations risk. 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.

Accurate determination of the requirements of a pest management plan.

Development of a pest management risk management plan, policies and procedures

Analysis of emerging risk issues and periodic revision of pest management risk management plan.

Compliance with company and legislative/regulatory requirements.

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.

Legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards applicable to providing pest management services.

Company management structure and reporting procedures.

Sources of pest management industry and product information.

OHS legislation and procedures.

Emergency response procedures.

Injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements.

Licensing requirements for pest management control in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state/territory legislation and local government regulations.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

researching analysing and interpreting relevant environmental, legislative, OHS, product and industry standards information

forecasting to assess future scenarios

consultation

negotiation

reading, analysing and interpreting existing company policy and procedural documentation

preparation of complex written policy documents and procedural guidelines for communication to relevant staff, regulatory agencies and company clients

communicating issues, policies and procedures to staff in meeting and training situations

seeking and receiving feedback

interpersonal skills and communication techniques

customer service.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with PRMPM22B Develop and review company policies and procedures.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

access to relevant databases and information sources, including industry and product information

access to relevant statutes, company policies, procedures and records

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit this competency may be demonstrated by citing policies and procedures developed for normal industry operating conditions, including evidence of process followed, implementation and review, or if this is not practicable, in a realistic simulated work environment.

Assessment of this unit may be conducted as part of an overall business planning and management assignment.

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 customer/workplace 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 candidate's 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.

1	Perform the process	2	Perform and administer the process	3	Perform, administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied?			3	Communicate with colleagues and staff about the risk management plan to ensure understanding of and compliance with the plan.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised?			3	Collect and analyse data on incidents and accidents incorporate research findings into risk management plan and company policies.
How are activities planned and organised?			2	Plan and organise all work tasks in accordance with regulatory, legislative and company policy and procedures.
How can teamwork be applied?			2	Encourage team member to work together to develop effective procedures to manage risk policy.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?			2	Calculate costs and the benefits associated with implementation and compliance with pest management plan.
How can problem-solving skills be applied?			3	Investigate risk issues to identify ways of eliminating or reducing the risk.
How can the use of technology be applied?			3	Record all information on incidents and accidents on to a database and monitor to see if any statistical trends occur.

Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed alphabetically and may be present for this particular unit.

Appropriate person(s) may include:

colleagues

consultants

managers

person(s) in control of work site(s)

supervisors.

Company requirements may include:

access and equity policy, principles and practice

business and performance plans

client communication procedures

client confidentiality procedures

client service standards

communication channels and reporting procedures

company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

company issued identification badge/card/pass

company policy and procedures

defined resource parameters

dress and presentation requirements

duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics

emergency response and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

establishing operator identity with client

maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE

OHS control procedures (e.g. health and safety plans, job plans, job safety analysis, risk assessments, safe operating practices/procedures, safe work instructions, work method statements, safe system of work statements)

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

records and information systems and processes

training (induction and refresher) materials

work site access security clearance procedures.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up, containment and/or isolation

company policies and guidelines

emergency chemical spill control measures

environmental protection agency and government departments (e.g. agriculture, emergency services and national parks and wildlife) regulations and guidelines

hazardous materials handling

local government regulations/bylaws.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

award and enterprise agreements

industry advisory standards and codes

relevant Commonwealth/state/territory legislation and local government regulations which affect company operation:

anti-discrimination and diversity

building codes

chemical controls

chemical registers/manifests

consumer protection legislation

dangerous goods Acts and regulations

dangerous goods code

declared pest (plant and animal) reporting

environmental protection issues

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial relations

motor and commercial vehicle(s) transportation

motor licence and endorsement regulations

OHS Acts and regulations

privacy

public health

trade practices

workplace consultative arrangements.

Manufacturers' specifications may include:

emergency response resources

equipment operational manuals

government publications

instructional guides

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

other resources supplied by the manufacturer (such as laminated cards, notices and wall posters) in work sites or vehicles

product labels

safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.

Occupational health and safety* (OHS) requirements may relate to:

allergic reactions (contact dermatitis, etc)

animal management/control procedures

communication devices for remote and isolated locations e.g. mobile phone, two-way radio, etc

dermatoxicological control and prevention measures

emergency procedures for eye and skin contact, inhalation and ingestion of toxic substances

hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms

hierarchy of hazard control procedures

industry advisory standards

information provided by national registration authority for chemical approval and state government authorities e.g. agriculture, environment protection, health and primary industry

injury and dangerous occurrence reporting

national and industry codes of practice

health surveillance and monitoring (e.g. regular blood testing)

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

safe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage including interpretation of MSDS and hazardous substance information e.g. long latency periods

safety training, induction and refresher training

selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to the hazard

up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance

use of chemicals in accordance with MSDS

use of residual current devices

use, storage and maintenance of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and equipment operating manuals

withholding periods and spray drift.

* Also known as workplace health and safety

Regulatory and company documentation may include:

accident and incident reports

certificates and notices

customer files and databases

invoices

job sheets

logbooks

OHS control procedures, forms and documentation

receipts

risk assessments

work diaries.

Sectors

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Not Applicable

Licensing Information

Not Applicable