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Assess and select pest management vehicle and equipment

Assess and select pest management vehicle and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPUPM4001
State Code
OBI46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/04/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assess and select a pest management vehicle and equipment necessary to deliver pest management services to clients. It requires an understanding of the services to be delivered and involves specifying equipment that can support those services and which complies with strict legislative and public health and safety requirements. The unit includes reviewing product specifications and marketing materials for pest management equipment, and establishing hiring, leasing or purchasing arrangements for acquisition.This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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 services to be provided and compliance requirements.
  • 1.1 Review and confirm regulatory and industry requirements for use and selection of pest management vehicle.
  • 1.2 Review workplace documentation to clarify equipment budget, usage patterns and acquisition requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify types of pests to be treated, pest management methods and target client groups for service delivery.
  • 1.4 Select equipment required to implement pest management services.
  • 1.5 Assess hazards and risks associated with vehicle and equipment use and document risk management strategy that ensures regulatory compliance.
2 Select pest management vehicle.
  • 2.1 Determine vehicle type required for pest management service delivery and assess vehicle capacities against intended use according to manufacturers’ specifications, workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2 Question manufacturers and suppliers to assess vehicle specifications and negotiate costs.
  • 2.3 Identify suitable pest management vehicle and verify it is roadworthy and complies with regulatory requirements for transporting pest management equipment and chemicals by road.
3 Assess performance and select equipment.
  • 3.1 Access and review marketing materials and product specifications for pest management equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 3.2 Review manufacturers’ instructions and regulatory requirements to clarify performance capabilities and characteristics of equipment, including PPE required for pest management service delivery.
  • 3.3 Select equipment for service delivery considering durability in normal working conditions, ease of cleaning and use, maintenance and repair costs and safety to meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.4 Estimate use and life expectancy of equipment to meet workplace requirements.
  • 3.5 Select weather-resistant equipment for external use to meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.6 Select equipment manufactured from non-absorbent substances to minimise chemical build-up and other contamination to meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.7 Select pumps, hoses, fittings and tanks to meet anticipated volume or pressure delivery to meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.8 Document equipment specifications and performance characteristics to meet service delivery according to workplace requirements.
4 Establish equipment supply agreements.
  • 4.1 Examine and select purchase, hiring and leasing options for equipment to suit budget and usage patterns.
  • 4.2 Build and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers on trading terms that comply with workplace requirements.
5 Maintain current information about equipment.
  • 5.1 Use technologies to maintain business network and access regular and current information about new and improved equipment.
  • 5.2 Access latest information and publications from regulatory authorities, industry sources and suppliers to maintain current equipment knowledge.
  • 5.3 Use supplier offers to test new products according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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