Control 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 PRMPM10B, 'Control timber pests'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Control timber 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Design management plan

1.1 Review work order and inspection report to confirm task in accordance with company requirements

1.2 Identify hazards and control risks in the work site in accordance with legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements

1.3 Select suitable timber pestmanagement method option(s) for the control of timber pests based on the inspection report and work site environment and in accordance with legislation and company requirements

1.4 Identify, select and apply the most appropriate access and application equipment for implementing the timber pest management plan in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements

1.5 Identify appropriate materials for implementing the timber pest management plan and calculate requirements in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements

2 Prepare to implement timber pest management plan

2.1 Review timber pest management plan to identify any factors affecting the completion of the work order and clarify any issues with the appropriate person(s) in accordance with company requirements

2.2 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and OHS and company requirements

2.3 Select and check operational effectiveness of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and companyrequirements

2.4 Prepare chemicals and materials in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

2.5 Install appropriate signage and barriers as required to maximise public health and safety during the treatment operation

3 Implement management plan

3.1 Control hazards and control risks in the work site in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements

3.2 Install materials as identified in the timber pestmanagement plan in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

3.3 Conduct all work using safe operating practices in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

3.4 Review implementation to check the effectiveness of the timber pestmanagement plan

3.5 Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

4 Restore work site

4.1 Restore work site to condition agreed with client and the requirements of the timber pest management plan in accordance with environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

4.2 Eliminate hazards prior to handover in accordance with environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

4.3 Remove any signage and barriers used when work site is available for re-use in accordance with work order and OHS and company requirements

4.4 Notify appropriate person(s) of any further hazard reduction or rectification measures necessary in accordance with environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

5 Clean, safety-check and store equipment

5.1 Clean and decontaminate equipment and PPE in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, OHS and company requirements

5.2 Safety-check equipment and PPE and record any maintenance required in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and OHS and company requirements

5.3 Store cleaned equipment and PPE to allow ready access and re-use in accordance with company requirements

5.4 Transport and store chemicals in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and OHS and company requirements

5.5 Dispose of all collected waste in accordance with work order, manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and company requirements

5.6 Treat exposed skin to remove any contamination in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and OHS and company requirements

6 Complete documentation

6.1 Prepare and issue required certificates and notices in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements

6.2 Complete and distribute company documentation in accordance with legislative and company requirements

7 Monitor effectiveness of management plan

7.1 Establish a periodic contact schedule with the client in accordance with company requirements

7.2 Maintain regular liaison with the client to monitor the effectiveness of the timber pest management plan in accordance with company requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPM10B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM30204 - Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management - Technical)