Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an existing pest prevention program in a food processing environment.
The unit applies to individuals who typically have responsibility for inspecting food products and implementing control procedures while working under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, with limited responsibility for the work of others.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Monitor the effectiveness of pest prevention measures | 1.1 Interpret requirements of the pest prevention program 1.2 Identify and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.3 Identify hygiene standards to meet health and safety and workplace requirements 1.4 Conduct inspections to identify signs of pest infestation and record results according to workplace procedures 1.5 Analyse results and report on signs of pest infestation according to workplace procedures |
2. Implement pest elimination procedures | 2.1 Select control measures suited to infestation according to pest prevention program 2.2 Implement procedures for eliminating pests according to health and safety requirements in the workplace 2.3 Maintain records according to workplace procedures 2.4 Collect, treat and dispose of waste according to workplace procedures |
3. Review pest control program | 3.1 Monitor pest infestation to confirm effectiveness of treatment method 3.2 Modify pest treatment method according to workplace procedures 3.3 Report changes to treatment program to appropriate personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Writing | Accurately record information and documentation relevant to pest prevention |
Numeracy | Complete calculations appropriate for measuring, mixing and applying pest prevention materials according to procedures |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard pest prevention procedures |
Sectors
Technical (TEC)