CPPUPM4003 — Assess and advise on pest management options for sensitive

1 Confirm nature of pest problem and compliance requirements.

• 1.1Review work instructions and associated documentation to confirm client requirements and location and nature of work site.
• 1.2Review client records to clarify perception of pest problem, needs and expectations, and confirm client authority to request pest management services.
• 1.3Review and confirm regulatory and industry requirements associated with pest management for sensitive environments and apply to work plan to ensure compliance.
• 1.4Conduct initial work site scan to confirm perceived pest problem according to workplace and regulatory requirements.

2 Plan site inspection.

• 2.1Select cost-effective, practical and safe inspection method that minimises disruption to client and site activities according to work instructions, workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 2.2Identify hazards associated with site inspection and plan risk control measures to meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 2.3Select and access required inspection equipment according to workplace requirements.
• 2.4Obtain client agreement to inspection method according to workplace requirements.
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3 Inspect work site.

• 3.1Select and fit required personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements.
• 3.2Access work site, identify hazards and control risks according to workplace requirements.
• 3.3Determine type and condition of buildings and surrounds, site usage patterns and pest ingress and hot spots according to work instructions.
• 3.4Inspect work site using agreed method and inspection equipment according to client, workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 3.5Locate pests and evidence of pest activity and identify pest types, accessing expert advice as required to confirm pest types.
• 3.6Assess pest density and level of activity from available evidence and locate harbourages.
• 3.7Conduct measurements and calculate area of buildings and surrounds requiring treatment.
• 3.8Record evidence of pest activity and document inspection results according to workplace requirements.

4 Assess, select and cost pest management options.

• 4.1Identify integrated pest management methods suitable to the pest problem and sensitive environment according to client, workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 4.2Assess pest management options and confirm service inclusions, exclusions and limitations, and suitability to site conditions and usage patterns according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 4.3Calculate quantities and costs of equipment, materials and labour required to implement pest management options allowing for taxes and profit margin according to workplace requirements.
• 4.4Check calculations to confirm accuracy and keep legible records of calculation methods according to workplace requirements.
• 4.5Check recommendations to confirm compliance with requirements for sensitive environments and cost-effectiveness to client and workplace requirements.
• 4.6Collate evidence and accurate information to support pest management recommendations in a format suitable for presentation and discussion with client.

5 Advise client on pest management options.

• 5.1Explain site inspection findings to client, demonstrate evidence of pest activity and respond to issues and concerns to ensure understanding of pest problem.
• 5.2Discuss pest management options and considerations for sensitive environments with client and provide accurate supporting information and evidence.
• 5.3Inform client of service inclusions, exclusions and limitations associated with pest management options according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 5.4Provide client with advice on organisational services and information sources to enhance their understanding of proposed treatments and services.

6 Prepare and deliver pest management plan and proposal.

• 6.1Document pest management plan incorporating inspection findings, pest management options and advice to meet work instructions and client, workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 6.2Document pest management proposal incorporating cost estimate, terms and conditions to meet work instructions, workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 6.3Present pest management plan and proposal to client for consideration.
• 6.4Discuss issues associated with pest management plan or proposal with client and negotiate agreed revisions to achieve client acceptance according to workplace requirements.
• 6.5Maintain client records and pest management documentation in a manner that ensures confidentiality and future retrieval according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 6.6Document pest management plan incorporating inspection findings, pest management options and advice to meet work instructions and client, workplace and regulatory requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPUPM4003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPUPM4003 needs to address all 161 unit components: 6 elements with 33 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 100 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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