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Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment

Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPUPM3017
State Code
OBI49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct regular maintenance, servicing and repair of pest management equipment to ensure equipment is fit for purpose, ready for use and complies with regulatory requirements. It includes preparing and implementing an equipment maintenance plan, regularly inspecting and monitoring equipment use and condition, organising parts and labour, and carrying out servicing and repairs ensuring minimal disruption to pest management operations.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in pest management in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm workplace and compliance requirements.
  • 1.1 Review workplace policies and procedures and regulatory and industry requirements for maintaining, servicing and repairing pest management equipment and apply to maintenance planning to ensure compliance.
  • 1.2 Access and review manufacturers’ specifications for pest management equipment to confirm recommended maintenance timeframes and procedures and apply to maintenance planning.
2 Prepare and implement equipment maintenance plan.
  • 2.1 Document a maintenance plan incorporating scheduled equipment inspections, monitoring, maintenance, service and repair.
  • 2.2 Check that maintenance plan meets workplace and compliance requirements, maximises equipment effectiveness and minimises disruption to pest management operations.
  • 2.3 Establish program of periodic equipment inspections and ongoing monitoring according to maintenance plan.
  • 2.4 Conduct periodic equipment inspections according to maintenance plan and update inspection records.
  • 2.5 Check equipment user reports to identify and diagnose required equipment maintenance and emergency repairs and update maintenance plan accordingly.
  • 2.6 Establish arrangements for maintenance, service and repair of equipment requiring specialist services in consultation with relevant persons.
3 Prepare for equipment servicing and repair.
  • 3.1 Inform management and operators of scheduled equipment servicing and repair activities in line with maintenance plan.
  • 3.2 Identify and organise required parts and labour to meet servicing and repair needs according to manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 3.3 Prepare required tools, equipment, parts and materials in readiness for servicing and repair tasks according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • 3.4 Identify hazards and control risks associated with maintenance, servicing and repair activities according to workplace requirements.
4 Service and repair equipment and complete documentation.
  • 4.1 Select, check for correct operation, and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Identify and clean pest management equipment requiring service and repair according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • 4.3 Carry out equipment service and repair tasks according to equipment maintenance plan, manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Check serviced and repaired equipment to confirm correct operation and make required adjustments where problems are identified.
  • 4.5 Arrange required compliance inspections and approvals for serviced and repaired equipment and promptly return serviced and repaired equipment to operational use.
  • 4.6 Dispose of unserviceable equipment and clean and maintain work area according to workplace and compliance requirements.
  • 4.7 Update equipment maintenance plan and complete and distribute workplace and compliance documentation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVE13 CPPPMT3017 Maintain, service and repair pest management equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX4 CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management Qualification