CPPUPM3005 — Manage pests without applying pesticides

1 Confirm client and compliance requirements.

• 1.1Review work instructions to confirm client requirements, site location and pest management timeframes and clarify issues with relevant persons.
• 1.2Review workplace policies and procedures and regulatory and industry requirements for managing pests without pesticides and apply to work instructions to ensure compliance.

2 Inspect work site and identify pests or pest activity.

• 2.1Establish contact with relevant persons and access work site according to client and workplace requirements.
• 2.2Determine inspection method and select and use required inspection tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 2.3Identify hazards associated with inspection tasks and assess and control risks at the site according to workplace requirements.
• 2.4Examine site buildings and surrounds to identify pest entry points, evidence of activity and risk factors according to work instructions.
• 2.5Assess evidence to identify pest types and extent and potential for pest activity and record findings.

3 Plan pest management methods and activities.

• 3.1Select cultural and physical pest management methods to manage identified pest types and extent and potential of pest activity.
• 3.2Conduct risk assessment and plan risk management strategies to ensure safety and regulatory compliance when implementing pest management methods.
• 3.3Identify factors affecting completion of pest management activities or compliance and obtain required information or assistance.
• 3.4Prepare and document a pest management plan that addresses the client’s pest problem and meets workplace and compliance requirements.
• 3.5Discuss proposed pest management methods with client to clarify issues and concerns and obtain approval to implement pest management plan.
• 3.6Calculate work site size and usage pattern to plan work activities to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of tools and building components when installing physical controls.

4 Adapt or create physical conditions in work site to manage pests.

• 4.1Install signs or barriers to protect public health and safety during pest management activities and implement other risk control measures required to manage hazards identified at the work site.
• 4.2Select and check pest management tools and equipment and PPE and confirm correct and safe operation according to manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
• 4.3Select, locate and prepare pest management materials according to manufacturers’ instructions and pest management plan.
• 4.4Use tools, equipment and materials to modify physical conditions at work site to manage pests according to pest management plan.
• 4.5Check site modifications to verify effectiveness of pest management methods and make required adjustments to meet work instructions and client requirements.
• 4.6Recognise and promptly respond to emergency situation according to workplace requirements.

5 Finalise work and complete documentation.

• 5.1Remove tools, equipment, materials and waste from pest management activities and restore work site to meet client and compliance requirements.
• 5.2Remove signage or barriers and notify relevant persons when site is available for re-use.
• 5.3Clean and decontaminate pest management tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
• 5.4Check tools, equipment and PPE to confirm safe and correct operation, record required maintenance and store to allow ready access and re-use.
• 5.5Treat exposed skin to remove any contamination according to product manufacturers’ instructions and workplace requirements.
• 5.6Complete and distribute pest management documentation in compliance with workplace and compliance requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPUPM3005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPUPM3005 needs to address all 131 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 25 performance evidence requirements, 78 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPPUPM3005?

Auditori pulls the current release of CPPUPM3005 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing CPPUPM3005 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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