Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Pest presence and vulnerabilities to infestation are identified according to standard industry practice by their biology, habits, habitats and evidence of their inhabiting an environment.
Site/structure measurements are taken and risks associated with the fumigation are established according to standard industry practice and recorded.
Pest identification procedures are followed and pests are identified correctly.
A fundamental understanding of the key terms, rules, concepts and established principles related to inspections and identification of structural pests is demonstrated.
A structured and biosecurity conscious planning and preparation process is followed for the fumigation of structural pests in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Notices and warning signs are prepared in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements, and customer and site personnel, adjoining properties and relevant authorities are advised of the planned fumigation.
Electrical boxes, wiring, electric motors, etc. inside area to be fumigated are identified and sealed and the electrical power is turned off.
A cost effective and practical pest management method that is acceptable to the customer and involves the lowest level of risk to the client, operator and environment is selected.
The fumigant selected is suitable and registered for the identified pest, appropriate to the fumigation method chosen and relates to the correct interpretation of fumigant label, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.
An aeration system or alternative equipment (e.g. generators & fans) to facilitate aeration is installed prior to commencement of the fumigation.
An airtight seal to ensure effectiveness of the fumigation and site health and safety is created around the fumigation structure.
Application equipment and monitoring lines for follow-up of gas concentration are appropriate for the fumigation method and fumigant type, checked for functionality, and installed correctly according to the fumigation plan, legislative and company requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal gas monitoring devices selected are appropriate to the hazards and risks identified and are checked for functionality in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Site security measures are put in place, including barricades and warning signs in accordance with regulations/standards.
Evacuation procedures are followed; placards/warning signs and barriers are placed to close off the respective area/s to everyone not participating in the fumigation.
Air-tight seals are checked and adjusted (where applicable) in fumigation enclosures in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, legislative, and company requirements.
Fumigation enclosures are treated using appropriate equipment, fumigants and fumigation methods in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, legislative, and company requirements.
Fumigation information is recorded and the fumigant log is signed.
Fumigation site is monitored for gas leaks and corrective actions are taken in accordance with environmental, legislative, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and company requirements.
Fumigation site surveillance procedures for safety and security are performed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Aeration operations are performed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Testing and verification of threshold limits are performed in accordance with product and legislative requirements.
Withholding/exposure periods after treatment for various situations are executed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Clean-up operations are performed and the site is restored in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
A written gas-free certificate (release document) is completed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Notifications to inform the customer and other appropriate person/s of fumigation completion is drawn up in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Regulatory and company documentation is completed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Customer records are updated in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Site inspection procedures and safety measures are applied and site/structure measurements are taken in accordance with legislative, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and company requirements.
Pest presence and vulnerabilities to infestation are established according to standard industry practice by their biology, habits, habitats and evidence of their inhabiting an environment.
Pest identification procedures are followed and pests are identified correctly.
Assessment procedures of the suitability of facility/structure and/or commodity for chemical treatment including the risk factors associated with the pending chemical treatment are executed in accordance with legislative, OHS and company requirements.
The findings are accurately documented and appropriate recommendations are made in accordance with biosecurity protocols.
A structured and biosecurity conscious planning and preparation process is followed for the treatment of stored agricultural product pests in accordance with biosecurity protocol guidelines.
Notices are prepared notifying all stakeholders of the proposed treatment in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Warning signs for posting treated areas are prepared, and arrangements are made for security of the structure or building in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
A cost effective and practical pest management method that is acceptable to the customer and involves the lowest level of risk to the client, operator and environment is selected in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Pest management goals as they relate to prevention, suppression and eradication of pests is implemented in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Suitable pesticides are selected in accordance with the registration status for the identified pest, appropriate to the treatment method chosen, correct interpretation of pesticide label, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.
The amount of fumigant required is calculated and applied in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
The Fumigation Management Plan inclusive of the Gas Monitoring Plan, incorporating all planning and scheduling, is compiled in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Potential hazards and the relevant safety measures to control risks are identified and addressed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Structures are prepared and sealed off for fumigation in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Procedures and practices applied during pesticide application meets standards of health and safety protection of self and other parties involved in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Personal protective clothing and respiratory equipment is selected and used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Bag, bulk, container/vehicle, closed circuit circulation fumigation and bulk spraying treatment processes to combat stored agricultural product pests are executed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
The appropriate records/log sheets are completed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Treated structure or enclosure is aerated in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Clean-up and the restoration of the treated site is executed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Deactivation and disposal of fumigant residue is executed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Pesticides are transported and stored in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Empty containers, collected waste and dead pests are disposed of in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Documentation is completed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Pest identification procedures are followed and pests are identified correctly in terms of standard procedures.
Subterranean termites are identified correctly according to their physical characteristics, biology, behaviour and damage patterns.
Dry wood and damp wood termites are identified correctly according to their physical characteristics, biology, behaviour and damage patterns.
Wood-destroying insects and pests (powder post beetles, long horned beetles, black carpenter ants, carpenter bees and wood-damaging fungi) are identified correctly according to their physical characteristics, biology, behaviour and damage patterns.
Pest specimens and/or evidence collection methods correctly applied as specified for the establishment of wood destroying organism presence.
The impact of the wood destroying organism/s identified is assessed in accordance with assessment standards and procedures.
The need for and timing of a wood destroying organism management intervention is assessed in accordance with assessment standards and procedures.
A structured and biosecurity conscious planning and preparation process is followed for the treatment of wood destroying organisms in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Safety measures and procedures are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Notices and safety warnings are prepared in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements, and client and site personnel, adjoining properties and relevant authorities are advised of the planned treatment.
A cost effective and practical pest management method that is acceptable to the client and involves the lowest level of risk to the client, operator and environment is determined to accepted standards and international norms.
The pesticide selected for treatment is suitable and registered for the identified pest, appropriate to the treatment method chosen and relates to the correct interpretation of pesticide label, and MSDS information.
Application equipment appropriate for the treatment method and pesticide type is checked for functionality, and calibrated correctly according to the product, legislative and company requirements
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and is appropriate to the hazards and risks identified and checked for functionality in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Site security measures are put in place, including barricades and warning signs in accordance with regulations/standards.
The prepared pest management plan and checklists are referred to and followed during the treatment process.
Personal, public and environmental safety practices and procedures inclusive of correct use of protective clothing and equipment are adhered to during the pesticide application.
The building and/or area is treated using appropriate equipment, Institute of People Management (IPM) methods and/or pesticide treatments (broadcast or general, spot, crack and crevice, space, bait) and application methods in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative, and company requirements.
The procedures for incidents and/or spills and actions to be taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative, and company requirements are demonstrated
Baits and monitoring equipment are placed according to label directions and legislative requirements.
Faulty home construction and maintenance that may lead to infestation by subterranean termites, and structure design elements that reduce the potential for infestation by wood destroying organisms are explained.
Soil and pre-and post-construction treatment methods for subterranean termites are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Remedial (secondary) wood treatment and preservation methods for wood-destroying organisms and subterranean termites are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Treatment methods for dry wood and/or damp wood termites are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Treatments for other wood-destroying insects (e. g. beetles, bees, wasps, and ants) are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Chemical preventive and control treatments for wood-damaging fungi are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Non-chemical remedial methods for the eradication of wood destroying organisms are applied to accepted standards and international norms.
Clean-up and the restoration of the treated site is executed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Pesticides are transported and stored in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Empty containers, collected waste and dead pests are disposed of in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Certificates of treatments or markings (stamps), warranties and other applicable documentation is completed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Weed and invader plant presence and vulnerabilities to infestation are identified and recorded in accordance with identification procedures and reference materials.
Methods for the collection of weed and invader plant specimens for identification and classification are applied in terms of standard industry practice.
Site measurements are taken and risks associated with the treatment are established and recorded according to standard industry practice.
Site familiarisation and evaluation of the environmental impact of the proposed treatment are applied in terms of standard industry practice.
The impact (problems or damage) of relevant weed and invader plant species identified is assessed and explained in terms of standard industry practice.
Documentation of the findings and recommendations is recorded in an inspection report that meets standard industry practice.
A structured and biosecurity conscious planning and preparation processes is followed for treatment of weeds and invader plants in terms of standard industry practice.
Plants (weeds) and other factors to be considered are explained in terms of biological terms and plant property standards.
Notices and safety warnings are prepared in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Withholding/exposure periods after treatment for various situations are applied in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Weed and invader plant management goals, methods and strategies are developed and recorded in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
General precautionary measures to manage identified hazards and risks in a range of circumstances are applied in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Notifications, checklists and team briefing documents are prepared in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
A structured weed and invader plant management implementation plan is compiled and incorporated in a proposal to the customer in terms of standard industry practice.
Methods inclusive of an integrated weed management approach for the control of weeds and invader plants are applied in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Weed management methods for lawns and other turf are demonstrated in terms of standard industry practice.
Woody plant, stump and tree management methods are applied in terms of standard industry practice.
Risks involved in weed management under high tension power lines, on and along roads, railway lines and other restricted areas is applied in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Management practices for areas with encroached bush are applied in terms of standard industry practice.
Aquatic weed management methods and principles are applied in terms of standard industry practice.
Calibration and safe operation of equipment is applied in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements.
Warning signs and barriers are removed and all equipment, pesticides, debris, materials used are collected and the work site restored in accordance with environmental, legislative, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and company requirements.
Empty containers, used respiratory canisters and waste are collected in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are cleaned, decontaminated, safety-checked and stored in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and environmental, OHS and company requirements.
Pesticides are transported and stored in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.
Empty containers, used respiratory canisters and waste are decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and legislative, OHS and company requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Pest presence and vulnerabilities to infestation are identified according to standard industry practice by their biology, habits, habitats and evidence of their inhabiting an environment.
Site/structure measurements are taken and risks associated with the treatment are established according to standard industry practice and recorded.
Pest identification procedures are followed and pests are identified correctly in terms of standard industry practice.
A structured and biosecurity conscious planning and preparation process is followed for the treatment of health and nuisance pests in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Notices and safety warnings are prepared in accordance with pesticide application legislative requirements, and customer and site personnel, adjoining properties.
A cost effective and practical pest management method that is acceptable to the client and involves the lowest level of risk to the client, operator and environment is determined in terms of standard industry practice.
The pesticide is selected and is suitable and registered for the identified pest, appropriate to the treatment method chosen and relates to the correct interpretation of pesticide label, and MSDS information.
Appropriate application equipment is for the treatment method and pesticide typeis checked for functionality, and calibrated correctly according to the product, legislative and company requirements.
PPE is selected and is appropriate to the hazards and risks identified and checked for functionality in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Site security measures are put in place, including barricades and warning signs in accordance with regulations/standards.
The prepared pest management plan and checklists are referred to and followed during the treatment process.
Personal, public and environmental safety practices and procedures inclusive of correct use of protective clothing and equipment are adhered to during the pesticide application according to the product, legislative and company requirements.
The building and/or area is treated using appropriate equipment, IPM methods and/or pesticide treatments (broadcast or general, spot, crack and crevice, space, bait) and application methods in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative, and company requirements.
The procedures for incidents and/or spills and actions to be taken to address these are put in place in accordance with manufacturer specifications, legislative, and company requirements.
Baits and monitoring equipment are placed according to label directions and legislative requirements.
Baits and/or pesticides are removed, transported and stored and empty containers and waste are collected and disposed of in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Warning signs and barriers are removed in accordance with legislative and company requirements
Equipment is cleaned, decontaminated, safety-checked transported and stored in accordance with legislative and company requirements
The work site is clean-up and restored in accordance with the work order and company requirements.
Empty containers, collected waste and dead pests are disposed of in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Certificates of treatments or markings (stamps), warranties and other applicable documentation are completed in accordance with legislative and company requirements.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the external integrated summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria.