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Evidence Guide: CPPPMT3008 - Inspect for and report on timber pests

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CPPPMT3008 - Inspect for and report on timber pests

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Access work site and assess work requirements.

  1. Work site is accessed according to company requirements.
  2. Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues and client expectations are clarified with appropriate persons.
  3. Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed, where possible, to establish a history of inspection areas.
  4. Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements.
  5. Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to relevant company and compliance requirements.
  6. Location of industry-recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets probable timber pest activity.
  7. Client agreement to inspection is obtained before starting work according to company requirements.
Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

Completed
Date:

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Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues and client expectations are clarified with appropriate persons.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed, where possible, to establish a history of inspection areas.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of industry-recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets probable timber pest activity.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Client agreement to inspection is obtained before starting work according to company requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan for inspection.

  1. Hazards are identified and risk controls selected for the work site according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.
  2. Suitable inspection and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.
  3. Systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording method, using knowledge of work site and work site environment, is determined and adopted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.
Hazards are identified and risk controls selected for the work site according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suitable inspection and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording method, using knowledge of work site and work site environment, is determined and adopted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
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Inspect for timber pests.

  1. Suitable PPE is fitted and used according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.
  2. Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements, and findings are recorded.
  3. Evidence of previous or present timber pest activity is collected according to relevant company and compliance requirements.
  4. Requirements for further inspections are identified and recommended to client.
Suitable PPE is fitted and used according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements, and findings are recorded.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence of previous or present timber pest activity is collected according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
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Requirements for further inspections are identified and recommended to client.

Completed
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Analyse inspection data.

  1. Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.
  2. Previous or current types of timber pests are identified according to company requirements and code of practice.
  3. Extent and locations of timber pest infestations are determined using inspection data and test results.
  4. Source of timber pests and conditions conducive to infestation are identified.
  5. Previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity are estimated according to relevant company and compliance requirements.
Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous or current types of timber pests are identified according to company requirements and code of practice.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extent and locations of timber pest infestations are determined using inspection data and test results.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source of timber pests and conditions conducive to infestation are identified.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity are estimated according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

Completed
Date:

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Prepare and distribute inspection report.

  1. Inspection report is prepared according to company requirements.
  2. Report is presented according to work order and client and company requirements.
  3. Report is distributed to relevant parties according to work order and client and company requirements.
  4. Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company requirements.
Inspection report is prepared according to company requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report is presented according to work order and client and company requirements.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report is distributed to relevant parties according to work order and client and company requirements.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company requirements.

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Access work site and assess work requirements.

1.1.

Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

1.2.

Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues and client expectations are clarified with appropriate persons.

1.3.

Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed, where possible, to establish a history of inspection areas.

1.4.

Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements.

1.5.

Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Location of industry-recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets probable timber pest activity.

1.7.

Client agreement to inspection is obtained before starting work according to company requirements.

2.

Plan for inspection.

2.1.

Hazards are identified and risk controls selected for the work site according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.2.

Suitable inspection and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.3.

Systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording method, using knowledge of work site and work site environment, is determined and adopted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.

Inspect for timber pests.

3.1.

Suitable PPE is fitted and used according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements, and findings are recorded.

3.3.

Evidence of previous or present timber pest activity is collected according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.4.

Requirements for further inspections are identified and recommended to client.

4.

Analyse inspection data.

4.1.

Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

4.2.

Previous or current types of timber pests are identified according to company requirements and code of practice.

4.3.

Extent and locations of timber pest infestations are determined using inspection data and test results.

4.4.

Source of timber pests and conditions conducive to infestation are identified.

4.5.

Previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity are estimated according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

5.

Prepare and distribute inspection report.

5.1.

Inspection report is prepared according to company requirements.

5.2.

Report is presented according to work order and client and company requirements.

5.3.

Report is distributed to relevant parties according to work order and client and company requirements.

5.4.

Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company requirements.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

Access work site and assess work requirements.

1.1.

Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

1.2.

Work order for inspection is reviewed according to company requirements, and issues and client expectations are clarified with appropriate persons.

1.3.

Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed, where possible, to establish a history of inspection areas.

1.4.

Physical characteristics of work site and work site environment are assessed according to company requirements.

1.5.

Type of structure and construction methods are determined according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Location of industry-recognised pest pressure areas is confirmed to ensure that inspection targets probable timber pest activity.

1.7.

Client agreement to inspection is obtained before starting work according to company requirements.

2.

Plan for inspection.

2.1.

Hazards are identified and risk controls selected for the work site according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.2.

Suitable inspection and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.3.

Systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording method, using knowledge of work site and work site environment, is determined and adopted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.

Inspect for timber pests.

3.1.

Suitable PPE is fitted and used according to manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.2.

Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements, and findings are recorded.

3.3.

Evidence of previous or present timber pest activity is collected according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

3.4.

Requirements for further inspections are identified and recommended to client.

4.

Analyse inspection data.

4.1.

Where type of timber pest or identified timber pest activity is inconclusive, tests on evidence are conducted according to work order, manufacturer specifications and relevant company and compliance requirements.

4.2.

Previous or current types of timber pests are identified according to company requirements and code of practice.

4.3.

Extent and locations of timber pest infestations are determined using inspection data and test results.

4.4.

Source of timber pests and conditions conducive to infestation are identified.

4.5.

Previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity are estimated according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

5.

Prepare and distribute inspection report.

5.1.

Inspection report is prepared according to company requirements.

5.2.

Report is presented according to work order and client and company requirements.

5.3.

Report is distributed to relevant parties according to work order and client and company requirements.

5.4.

Copy of inspection report is included with client records according to company requirements.

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.

Work sites must include either:

residential premises with different types of construction, or

commercial premises with different uses, or

a combination of the above.

Appropriate persons must include one or more of the following:

clients

colleagues

managers

persons in control of work site

supervisors.

Inspection and treatment records must include two or more of the following:

invoices

notes on client requirements and safety issues

previous inspection reports

previous written reports

treatment notices and certificates on buildings

warranties.

Inspection areas must include four or more of the following:

external areas of property, including trees and fences

external surfaces

floor areas

interior

other timber areas, including trims and mouldings

outbuildings

roof voids

subfloor.

Assessment of work site environment must include five or more of the following:

age of structure

associated building or land use

dark and humid areas

drainage

evidence of previous treatments

geographic location

known pressure pest areas

level of moisture

risk factors encouraging timber pest activity

soil type

timber type

ventilation.

Compliance requirements must include:

Australian standards, including AS 4349.3 Inspection of buildings - Timber pest inspections

industry advisory standards and codes of practice relating to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests, including Code of Practice for Prior to Purchase Timber Pest Inspections

commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations relating to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests, including:

consumer protection

privacy

public health and safety

quality assurance and certification requirements relating to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests

work health and safety requirements relating to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests, 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.

Timber pests must include three or more of the following:

borers

damp wood termites

dry wood termites

subterranean termites

wood decay fungi.

Client agreement must include one of the following:

verbal agreement for general timber pest inspection

written pre-agreement for pre-purchase inspections.

Hazards to be checked for must include:

animal bites and stings

confined or restricted spaces

electrical

environmental contamination

fire

lighting

manual handling

moving vehicles and machinery

noise

pesticides and other chemicals

remote locations

respiratory

slips and trips

temperature

ultraviolet (UV) radiation

working at heights.

Inspection equipment must include:

camera

hand lens

ladder

measuring tape or ruler

mirror

moisture meter

pliers

probes or knife

report check sheet or notepad

sounding tools

specimen bottle

torch.

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.

Evidence inspected for must include:

chambers

damp swell (bulging walls)

discolouration of timber or plaster

evidence of feeding

holes

mud tracks and leads.

nests and nest materials

specimens

timber damage, timber shavings and sawdust.

Inspection report must:

comply with appropriate standards and codes of practice requirements

include:

data analysis

method of inspection

relevant exclusions and limitations to the inspection

results of inspection and analysis of evidence and appropriate recommendations.