Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow the workplace biosecurity procedures for accessing and leaving a quarantine site to reduce and contain the transfer of diseases or pests.
The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Biosecurity (BIO)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to enter biosecurity site |
1.1 Confirm biosecurity procedures and protocols with supervisor 1.2 Ensure all vehicles are decontaminated before entering and leaving the biosecurity area according to biosecurity procedures 1.3 Identify and report contact with potential biosecurity risk 1.4 Perform personal decontamination before entering biosecurity area according to workplace procedures 1.5 Store and isolate personal fomites from biosecurity area according to workplace and biosecurity procedures |
2. Prepare to work in biosecurity site |
2.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor 2.2 Select, check and apply personal protective equipment 2.3 Apply personal hygiene procedures while working in biosecurity or quarantine area environments according to workplace procedures 2.4 Check disinfectant levels and report irregularities to supervisor |
3. Work in biosecurity site |
3.1 Handle and store chemicals and medications according to workplace procedures 3.2 Store and label production materials and products to minimise risk according to biosecurity procedures 3.3 Identify and report abnormal conditions of produce/stock to supervisor 3.4 Identify and report breaches of biosecurity procedures to supervisor 3.5 Dispose of all waste according to workplace biosecurity procedures 3.6 Dispose of all contaminated produce according to supervisor instructions 3.7 Maintain records for quarantine activities according to workplace procedures 3.8 Perform personal decontamination before exiting biosecurity or quarantine area according to workplace procedures |
4. Assist in maintaining site biosecurity procedures |
4.1 Follow visitor quarantine procedures 4.2 Check visitor sign in, sign out and hygiene procedures are observed according to workplace procedures 4.3 Ensure quarantine facilities are secured according to workplace security procedures 4.4 Maintain security of boundaries and fencing according to supervisor's instructions 4.5 Check deliveries to site comply with delivery procedures and biosecurity protocols |
5. Respond to infringements of site biosecurity procedures |
5.1 Report issues and infringements of site quarantine procedures to supervisor 5.2 Secure site where quarantine infringement occurs according to supervisor instructions 5.3 Apply sanitation procedures to affected areas according to workplace procedures and supervisor instructions 5.4 Isolate potentially contaminated produce, stock or materials and monitor for evidence of contamination 5.5 Treat or dispose of all contaminated produce, stock and materials according to workplace quarantine procedures 5.6 Maintain records of quarantine infringements according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures |
AHCBIO202 Follow site quarantine procedures |
Changed unit code and title Changes to Application, Elements and Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72