UNIT
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMPM42A Install physical termite barriers
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install physical termite barriers, including barriers that combine physical and chemical characteristics. The unit requires the ability to assess techniques and methods of construction, as well as techniques required to prevent termites gaining concealed access to a completed construction. It requires a thorough understanding of client requirements, and the application of company information in order to perform the task. The selection of appropriate equipment, materials and methods is essential for performing the task safely and efficiently. These work functions would be carried out according to company guidelines and statutory requirements.
This unit of competency supports pest management technicians responsible for the application of physical termite barriers in both pre- and post-construction stages, in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings.
This unit may be an essential requirement for a timber pest work licence. The full requirements for different licences may vary in different states and territories.
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration in the field and by reviewing the outcome of at least two complete termite barrier installations under normal industry operating conditions, or if this is not practicable, in a simulated work environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to: carry out correct procedures prior to and during installation of physical termite barrier communicate to support team and ensure safe and effective workplace operations comply with: company policies and procedures, including quality assurance legislative and regulatory requirements product installation specifications identify hazards and risks associated with the installation safely and effectively use hand and power tools, plant and equipment achieve outcomes in relation to work order. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to: suitable work site or venue suitable equipment and materials PPE equipment operating manuals and MSDS company procedures and manufacturer specifications and MSDS plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures relevant databases and information assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book. |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods must: satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments. |
Guidance information for assessment | Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example: CPPPMT3002A Assess pest management options CPPPMT3005A Modify environment to manage pests CPPPMT3007A Implement pest management plans CPPPMT3043A Prepare and present pest management proposals. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
identifiable areas that require protection method of combining specifications and work order requirements procedures from company training and reference manuals specifications from company manuals techniques conveyed during training courses. | |
access to work site, including: timing of access access and egress points budget allocations completion times and dates dress and presentation requirements job requirements and tasks legislative and local government requirements OHS requirements and emergency response procedures requirements for working in isolated and remote locations resource requirements – equipment and materials specific client requirements of technician, such as: noise control relationships with other customer activities sensitivity of occupants to pests or pest management use of signage and barriers work schedules work site contact persons. | |
Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements award and enterprise agreements industry advisory standards and codes, such as: building codes dangerous goods codes relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and local government regulations that affect company operation, such as: anti-discrimination and diversity chemical controls consumer protection legislation environmental protection issues equal employment opportunity freedom of information industrial relations installers’ licence requirements motor and commercial vehicle transportation motor licence and endorsement regulations OHS Acts and regulations privacy public health trade practices workplace consultative arrangements. | |
allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis communication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as: mobile phone two-way radio emergency procedures for contact with toxic substances, such as: splashes in eye or on skin inhalation ingestion hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms hierarchy of hazard control procedures industry advisory standards information provided by national registration authority and state government authorities, such as: agriculture environment protection health primary industry injury and dangerous occurrence reporting national and industry codes of practice OHS control procedures, such as: health and safety plans job plans job safety analyses risk assessments safe operating practices and procedures safe work instructions safe work method statements safety, induction and refresher training selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to hazard up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance use of chemicals according to MSDS use of epoxies or other bonding agents according to MSDS use of residual current devices use, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals. | |
access and equity policy, principles and practice business and performance plans client communication procedures client confidentiality procedures client service standards company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes company issued identification badge, card or pass company policies and procedures defined resource parameters dress and presentation requirements duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics emergency response and evacuation procedures employer and employee rights and responsibilities establishing operator identity with client internal communication channels and reporting procedures maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE OHS policies and procedures personnel practices and guidelines policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation quality and continuous improvement processes and standards records and information systems and processes training (induction and refresher) materials work site access security clearance procedures. | |
architects bodies corporate builders building supervisors companies or organisations developers maintenance managers owners persons in control of work processes property agents or managers tenants. | |
adhesives termite barrier components. | |
emergency response resources equipment operating manuals government publications instructional guides MSDS other resources supplied by manufacturer, such as: laminated cards notices wall posters product labels safety instructions pre-printed on equipment. | |
adhesive applicators angle grinders bolsters brushes and brooms drills: power rechargeable generators hammers hoses knives measuring tapes or rules power leads rollers safety switch equipment screwdrivers sheet metal or utility cutters or snips shovels. | |
clients colleagues managers persons in control of work site supervisors. | |
buildings commercial construction areas domestic construction areas industrial construction areas vacant land prepared for construction. | |
blocklaying bricklaying carpentry concreting electrical plumbing. | |
bonding materials that adhere proprietary products to substrate proprietary products that provide a barrier at termite access point(s) proprietary products used in combination that provide a comprehensive barrier in line with regulatory requirements visual barriers formed as a result of construction techniques, such as exposed concrete slab edges. | |
allergic reactions to chemicals, pests or equipment, including latex allergies blood and blood-stained products confined or restricted spaces contaminated clothing, materials and equipment damaged or inappropriate equipment dust and fibres electrical hazards arising from: cables electrical fittings: switches lights untested electrical equipment fatigue fire gas heights inadequate lighting and ventilation mobile or vehicle hazards around plant and vehicles moving and unguarded parts noise occupational violence and bullying poor personal hygiene practices release of substances with negative environmental impact spills, splashes and sprays unsafe manual-handling techniques, including awkward and repetitive postures unsafe underfoot conditions, such as slippery, uneven and rough surfaces work environment temperature extremes work in unfamiliar isolated or remote environments. | |
animals clients’ staff company staff customers distributors facility users general public, including neighbours and bystanders inspectors retailers suppliers trade and service providers. | |
clients’ staff colleagues site visitors, including bystanders venue, facility, building or shopping centre staff and management. | |
communication equipment drinking fluids dust masks eye protection, such as: eyewashes and showers safety glasses face shields first aid kits appropriate to tasks and locations gloves hair nets hard hats long pants noise protection overalls, coveralls or other protective clothing safety shoes or boots safety harnesses soap and towels sunscreen washable sun hats. | |
concrete shrinkage joints around slab penetrations construction joints perimeter cavities piers and sub-floor walls in suspended floor construction retainer walls. | |
contaminated or hazardous biological waste used containers used or contaminated PPE. | |
clean up, containment or isolation company policies and guidelines hazardous materials handling regulations, by-laws and guidelines of environmental protection agencies and government departments, such as: agriculture emergency services national parks and wildlife. | |
contact details customer files and databases details of previous: installations quotations government orders specific details about: site termite barrier installation. | |
accident and incident reports certificates and notices customer files and databases invoices and receipts job sheets logbooks OHS control procedures and forms risk assessments work diaries. | |
Pest management
Not applicable.
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