Apply pesticides to manage pests

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 CPPPMT3006A, 'Apply pesticides to manage pests'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply pesticides to manage pests' 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 and assess work requirements.

1.1

Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

1.2

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

1.3

Assessment method is determined according to work order and company requirements.

2

Inspect site for pests and develop a pest management plan.

2.1

Hazards are identified and risks controlled at work site according to company, legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and public health and safetyrequirements.

2.2

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

2.3

Type and extent of pest and pest activity are identified according to work order and company requirements.

2.4

Pesticide application methods are selected to manage pest according to work order, manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS, company and environmental requirements.

2.5

Client is advised of proposed pest management plan according to work order and company requirements.

2.6

Client’s willingness to proceed with implementation of pest management plan is confirmed according to company requirements.

3

Prepare site for treatment.

3.1

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

3.2

Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of equipment and pesticides.

3.3

Signage and barriers are installed as required to maximise protection of public health and safety during treatment operation.

3.4

Factors preventing completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are promptly advised.

4

Select and prepare equipment and pesticides.

4.1

Suitable PPE is selected and used according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4.2

Equipment is selected for completion of pest management plan.

4.3

Application equipment is accessed and operational effectiveness checked according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4.4

Equipment is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications.

4.5

Pesticides are selected according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4.6

Pesticide quantities required for work order are calculated accurately according to manufacturer specifications and legislative and OHS requirements.

4.7

Pesticide(s) are mixed or prepared according to product label directions, manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

5

Apply pesticides.

5.1

Work site is treated using equipment and pesticides as identified in pest management plan.

5.2

Work is conducted using safe operating practices according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

5.3

Emergency response procedures are implemented when necessary according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

6

Restore work site and complete documentation.

6.1

Equipment, pesticides and waste are collected and removed according to work order and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

6.2

Waste arising from accidental spillages or contamination are removed and disposed of according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

6.3

Work site is restored according to work order, client requests and environmental and company requirements.

6.4

Hazards are eliminated prior to handover according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

6.5

Signage and barriers are removed when work site is available for re-use, according to work order and OHS and company requirements.

6.6

Appropriate persons are notified of further hazard reduction or necessary rectification measures according to environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

6.7

Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to legislative and company requirements.

7

Clean, safety-check and store equipment and pesticides.

7.1

Equipment and PPE are cleaned and decontaminated according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, OHS and company requirements.

7.2

Equipment and PPE are safety-checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.

7.3

Cleaned equipment and PPE are stored to allow ready access and re-use according to company requirements.

7.4

Pesticides are transported and stored according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.

7.5

Collected waste is disposed of according to work order and manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

7.6

Exposed skin is treated to remove any contamination according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.