CPPUPM3008 — Inspect for and report on timber pests

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What an assessment for CPPUPM3008 must cover

134 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 38 performance evidence and 72 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Confirm work and compliance requirements and assess work site.

1.1Review work instructions to confirm client requirements, site location and inspection timeframes, and clarify expectations with relevant persons.
1.2Review workplace policies and procedures and regulatory and industry requirements for timber pest inspections and reports and apply to work instructions to ensure compliance.
1.3Access and review documentation for the work site to establish a history of previous building or pest inspections, treatments or safety issues.
1.4Access work site and assess physical characteristics and surrounding environment according to workplace requirements.
1.5Assess type and nature of structures and construction methods at the work site according to workplace requirements.
1.6Locate typical timber pest pressure areas to ensure inspection targets probable timber pest activity.
1.7Record assessment results and obtain verbal agreement from client to proceed with general timber pest inspection or written agreement for pre-purchase inspection.

2 Plan and prepare for site inspection.

2.1Identify hazards associated with inspection tasks and assess and control risks at the site according to workplace requirements.
2.2Select inspection tools and equipment and fit required personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements.
2.3Plan systematic and comprehensive inspection and recording methods based on work site assessment and work instructions.

3 Inspect for timber pests.

3.1Inspect premises and surrounds using predetermined methods and record results according to workplace and compliance requirements.
3.2Inspect and collect evidence of timber pest activity at the work site.
3.3Identify timber pest risk factors and requirements for further inspections and discuss recommendations with client.

4 Confirm pest type, activity and extent of damage

4.1Analyse and test collected evidence to clarify type of timber pest and timber pest activity.
4.2Analyse inspection records and test results to identify previous or current types of timber pests and to confirm infestation locations and extent of damage.
4.3Locate timber pest source and site conditions conducive to infestation.
4.4Estimate previous, current and potential impacts of timber pest activity on the work site and record findings.

5 Prepare and distribute inspection report.

5.1Document inspection report detailing inspection outcomes, evidence and risk analysis and pest management recommendations according to work instructions, workplace and compliance requirements.
5.2Distribute inspection report to relevant persons according to work instructions, workplace and compliance requirements.
5.3Securely maintain all inspection documentation, evidence and client records according to workplace requirements.

Performance evidence

inspection for evidence of activity from subterranean termites at a minimum of five premises
identification of evidence of subterranean termites at one premises
inspection for evidence of activity from two other types of timber pests from the list below:
borers
damp wood termites
dry wood termites
wood decay fungi.
At each premises:
the following evidence must be inspected for:
chambers
damp swell (bulging walls)
discolouration of timber or plaster
evidence of feeding
holes
mud tracks and leads
nests and nest materials
specimens
timber damage, timber shavings and sawdust
inspection areas must include four or more of the following:
external areas of property including trees and fences
external surfaces
floor areas
interiors
timber areas including trims and mouldings
outbuildings
roof voids
subfloors
site assessment must include five or more of the following:
age of structures
associated building or land use
dark and humid areas
drainage
evidence of previous treatments
level of moisture
risk factors encouraging timber pest activity
soil types
timber types
ventilation.

Knowledge evidence

climatic and geographic impact on timber pest activities
compliance requirements associated with inspecting for and reporting on timber pests:
Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements including:
AS/NZS 3660 Termite Management Set (AS/NZS 3660)
AS 4349.3 Inspection of buildings Timber pest inspections
industry guides, advisory standards and relevant industry codes of practice
key requirements of commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations:
consumer protection
legal implications of timber pest management work
licensing requirements for timber pest management
privacy
public health and safety
construction terminology used to describe building structures and construction methods in relation to timber pest activity
difference between general timber inspections and pre-purchase inspections
information and industry terminology typically contained in pest management work instructions
soil and timber types in relation to timber pest activity
tools and equipment used when inspecting for timber pests:
inspection tools and equipment:
camera
hand lens
ladder
measuring tape
mirror
moisture meter
pliers
probes or knife
report check sheet or notepad
sounding tools
specimen bottle
torch
personal protective equipment (PPE):
eye, ear and respiratory protection
site-specific PPE and clothing
soap and towel
sun protection
types of timber pests and their ecology, biology, lifecycles, habits and harbourages:
borers
damp wood termites
dry wood termites
subterranean termites
wood decay fungi
types of further inspections that may be recommended to clients:
detailed inspections including thermal inspections
inspections by other personnel including builders, electricians and plumbers
invasive inspections including those using a bore-scope
typical hazards encountered when inspecting for timber pests, and risk control measures for each:
animal bites and stings
confined or restricted spaces
electrical
environmental contamination
fire
ladder use
lighting
manual handling
moving vehicles and machinery
noise
remote locations
residual pesticides and other chemicals
respiratory
slips and trips
temperature
ultraviolet radiation
work at heights
typical timber pest pressure areas
workplace policies and procedures that apply to inspecting for and reporting on timber pests:
documentation and reporting
format and content of inspection plans
work health and safety:
emergency response procedures
hazard identification, risk assessment and control using the hierarchy of control
injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting
safe work methods including ladder use.

Foundation skills

oral communication skills: to use questioning and active listening to clarify client expectations
reading skills: to interpret key requirements of Australian standards and industry codes of practice
numeracy skills: to measure dimensions and calculate area and volume of premises
writing skills: to accurately and legibly record findings when undertaking site inspections.

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