Plan and schedule pest management operations

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 PRMPM29B, 'Plan and schedule pest management operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan and schedule pest management operations' 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 Assess requirements of current work orders

1.1 Identify the work orders within the specified schedule period in accordance with company requirements

1.2 Identify geographic locations of work orders in accordance with company requirements

1.3 Review work orders to assess the type(s) of pest management services being delivered in accordance with company requirements

1.4 Estimate time requirements for each work order through comparison with records of similar work orders and in accordance with company requirements

2 Prepare work schedules

2.1 Prepare a schedule of all work orders to maximise company productivity, achieve business targets and to meet client expectations in accordance with legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements

2.2 Prepare the schedule to minimise travel time, excess travel and staff downtime in accordance with OHS and company requirements

2.3 Plan treatment time to minimise disruption and discomfort to clients and personnel at the work site in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements

2.4 Provision is made in the schedule for weather and other variables when planning treatments in accordance with company requirements

2.5 Schedule all work orders taking into account the skills, preferences, staff capabilities and licences held and in accordance with legislative and company requirements

2.6 Schedule emergency and priority work orders in accordance with company requirements

3 Monitor and adjust work schedule

3.1 Advise clients promptly if adjustments to the schedule affect timing of their work order in accordance with company requirements

3.2 Record reasons for changes to schedules to assist future planning in accordance with company requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

PRMPM29B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM40209 - Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management)
  • PRM30204 - Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management - Technical)
  • PUA51609 - Diploma of Public Safety (Preventive Health)