Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Inspect work site and identify pests and pest activity. | 1.1. | Work site is accessed and contact with client or nominated representative is established, according to client and company requirements. |
1.2. | Work order is reviewed and client requests and issues are clarified with appropriate persons. |
1.3. | Inspection method is determined and inspection equipment selected and checked according to work order and client and company requirements. |
1.4. | Hazards relating to inspection of work site are identified and risks assessed and controlled according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
1.5. | Site buildings and environment are examined and types of pest, extent of pest activity and potential for pest activity are identified according to work order and company requirements. |
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2. | Develop pest management plan and discuss with client. | 2.1. | Pest management methods are selected according to type and extent of pest and pest activity, potential for pest activity, work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
2.2. | Pest management plan is developed according to client, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
2.3. | Client is advised of proposed pest management plan according to work order and company requirements, and questions are invited and responses given. |
2.4. | Client approval to proceed with implementation of pest management plan is confirmed according to company requirements. |
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3. | Prepare work site for pest management | 3.1. | Risk assessment is conducted, hazards relating to pest management at the work site are identified, and risk control measures determined according to manufacturer specifications. |
3.2. | Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of tools and building components when installing physical controls. |
3.3. | Signage and barriers are installed as required to protect public health and safety during pest management activities. |
3.4. | Factors affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are promptly advised. |
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4. | Select and prepare equipment and materials for implementation of pest management plan. | 4.1. | Suitable tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, accessed and checked for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
4.2. | PPE is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications. |
4.3. | Materials are selected according to risk assessment and pest management plan, and are located and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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5. | Adapt or create physical conditions in work site to manage pests. | 5.1. | Work site is modified using tools, equipment, materials and pest management method according to the client-approved pest management plan. |
5.2. | Work is conducted using safe operating practices according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
5.3. | Emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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6. | Finalise work and complete documentation. | 6.1. | Equipment, materials and waste are collected and removed from work site according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
6.2. | Work site is restored according to work order, client requests, and environmental and company requirements. |
6.3. | Signage and barriers are removed when work site is available for re-use, according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
6.4. | Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to relevant company and compliance requirements. |
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7. | Clean up. | 7.1. | Tools and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
7.2. | Tools and equipment are safety checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
7.3. | Cleaned tools and equipment are stored to allow ready access and re-use according to company requirements. |
7.4. | Waste that was removed from work site is disposed of according to work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |
7.5. | Exposed skin is treated to remove any contamination according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements. |