This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assess and advise on integrated pest management options to prevent and manage cockroaches, rodents and other common pests in complex operations at sites where food, beverages or pharmaceuticals are handled, manufactured, produced or packaged under an external food safety and audit regime. The unit includes client consultation, site inspection to gather evidence and identify the nature and extent of pests and pest activity and developing a comprehensive pest management plan and cost proposal.

This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

This unit requires the candidate to be a licensed pest management technician in order to undertake pest management work at sites where food, beverages or pharmaceuticals are handled, produced or packaged. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.