Assess pest management options

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPPMT3002A, 'Assess pest management options'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assess pest management options' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Access work site.

1.1

Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

1.2

Work order is reviewed,work site requirements are identified according to company requirements, and issues are clarified with appropriate persons.

1.3

Authority of client requesting services is confirmed according to company and legislative requirements.

2

Clarify nature of pest management problem

2.1

Information on client record is reviewed according to company requirements.

2.2

Client perception of pest problem and personal needs and expectations are clarified using interpersonal skills and communication techniques.

2.3

Initial review of work site is conducted to confirm client’s perception of pest problem according to company, legislative, and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements.

3

Determine assessment method

3.1

Safe, practical assessment method that is cost effective and minimises disruption to client activity and existing condition of premises is selected according to work order, manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.2

Hazards associated with assessment method are identified and risks controlled at work site according to legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements.

3.3

Client agreement to assessment method is obtained according to company requirements prior to commencing.

3.4

Equipment requirements are identified and equipment is selected according to legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4

Inspect work site

4.1

Type and condition of building and environment are determined according to work order and legislative and company requirements.

4.2

Hazards are identified and risks controlled at work site according to legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4.3

Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.

4.4

Assessment is conducted using predetermined assessment method and safe operating practices according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4.5

Inspection is conducted to accurately identify pest problem from available evidence according to work order, agreed assessment method and company requirements.

4.6

Pest identification is referred to relevant experts if required.

5

Select pest management options

5.1

Effective pest management methods appropriate to the identified problem are selected according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

5.2

Pest management methods are reviewed to confirm compliance with client needs and cost-effectiveness according to work order and company requirements.

5.3

Client is provided with clear, accurate and concise information on pest management options to enable informed decision-making according to work order and company requirements.

5.4

Additional sources of information are accessed to clarify issues concerning pest type, pest management options, manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative and OHS requirements.

6

Complete assessment documentation

6.1

Information on pest problem, client requirements and proposed pest management options is documented accurately according to work order and company requirements.

6.2

Client is provided with information on pest management plan prior to treatment according to company requirements.

6.3

Client is provided with copy of assessment documentation according to company requirements.

6.4

Client records are updated with a copy of the assessment documentation according to company requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPPMT3002A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP30911 - Certificate III in Pest Management