Inspect and report on timber 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 CPPPMT3008A, 'Inspect and report on timber pests'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Access and assess work site.

1.1

Work site is accessed according to company requirements.

1.2

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

1.3

Previous inspection and treatment records are accessed and reviewed to establish a history of inspection area.

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 company and legislativerequirements.

1.6

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

1.7

Client agreement to inspection is obtained prior to commencement according to company requirements.

2

Plan for inspection.

2.1

Hazards are identified and risks controlled at work site according to manufacturer specifications and company, legislative, environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS)requirements.

2.2

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

3

Inspect for timber pests.

3.1

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

3.2

Inspection is conducted using predetermined methods and safe operating practices according to work order, manufacturer specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.3

Evidence of past or present timber pest activity is collected according to OHS and company requirements.

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 OHS and company requirements.

4.2

Past or presently active types of timber pests are identified according to legislative and company requirements.

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 to enable development of an effective timber pest management plan according to company requirements.

4.5

Past, present and potential impacts of confirmed timber pest activity are estimated according to legislative and company requirements.

5

Prepare inspection report.

5.1

Inspection report is prepared according to industry standards, and legislative and company requirements.

5.2

Report is presented according to work order and client, legislative 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.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPPMT3008A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP30911 - Certificate III in Pest Management