Select and obtain pest management vehicles, equipment and materials

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 CPPPMT3026A, 'Select and obtain pest management vehicles, equipment and materials'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Select and obtain pest management vehicles, equipment and materials' 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

Identify services to be provided.

1.1

Services are identified from business plan and company marketing strategy according to company requirements.

1.2

Types of pests to be treated and target client groups are reviewed and equipment and material requirements are assessed according to manufacturer specifications and company, legislative and environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements.

2

Select a pest management vehicle.

2.1

Suitability of vehicle for performing pest management activities is determined according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements.

2.2

Vehicle’s compliance with roadworthiness and registration rules is confirmed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3

Determine performance characteristics and select equipment and materials.

3.1

Equipment, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) performance requirements are specified in relation to types of services provided, according to company requirements.

3.2

Equipment performance requirements are reviewed against relevant legislation and applicable industry standards according to manufacturer specifications and OHS and company requirements.

3.3

Suitability of equipment, materials and PPE for purposes required is determined according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.4

Maintenance, repair costs, downtime and life expectancy are estimated according to company requirements.

3.5

Weather resistant equipment is selected for external use according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.6

Equipment manufactured from non-absorbent substances is selected to minimise chemical build-up and other contamination according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

3.7

Pumps, hoses, fittings and tanks are selected to meet anticipated volume or pressure delivery according to manufacturer specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

4

Ensure access to supplies of equipment and materials.

4.1

Ownership, hiring and leasing options for equipment are examined and selected to suit budget and usage patterns according to company requirements.

4.2

Relationship with suppliers is built and maintained on suitable trading terms according to company requirements.

5

Maintain up-to-date information on equipment and materials.

5.1

Business network is maintained according to company requirements in order to access regular and current information on new and improved equipment and materials.

5.2

Latest information and publications are accessed from regulatory authorities, industry sources and suppliers according to company requirements

5.3

Offers by suppliers to test new products are utilised where relevant to services provided and according to company requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPPMT3026A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP30911 - Certificate III in Pest Management