Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify services to be provided
- Identify services from business plan and company marketing strategy in accordance with company requirements
- Review the types of pests to be treated and the target client groups and assess the equipment and material requirements in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, occupational health and safety (OHS) and company requirements
- Determine performance characteristics of equipment and materials
- Specify equipment, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) performance requirements in relation to the types of services provided in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements
- Review performance requirements of equipment against relevant legislation and applicable industry standards in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements
- Determine the suitability of equipment, materials and PPE for the purposes required in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements
- Estimate maintenance, repair costs, downtime and life expectancy based on previous experience, usage patterns, maintenance records and manufacturers' specifications in accordance with company requirements
- Ensure access to equipment and materials supplies
- Maintain up-to-date information on equipment and materials
- Maintain business network in order to access regular and current information on new and improved equipment and materials in accordance with company requirements
- Access latest information and publications from regulatory authorities, industry sources and suppliers in accordance with company requirements
- Utilise offers by suppliers to test new products where relevant to services provided and in accordance with company requirements