Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of carrying out inspection of designated area and defines the standard required to: define the scope and criteria on which to base inspection; define the hazards and risks to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and the environment associated with the inspection; conduct inspections; complying with statutory requirements and enterprise protocols for entry to private property; establish environmental impacts caused by the presence of the target; document the inspection and recommend follow up actions. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to carrying out an inspection of designated areas and is likely to be under limited supervision with checking related to overall progress. Responsibility for the work of others may be involved. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Define area and target of inspection |
1.1. Location and size of area to be inspected identified consistent with management strategy and/or supervisor's instructions. 1.2. Frequency of inspection set according to management strategy. 1.3. Targets of inspection determined from Management Strategy. 1.4. Characteristics and favoured conditions for targets confirmed with management. |
2. Carry out Risk Assessment and minimisation |
2.1. Time and duration of inspection checked and relevant personnel notified. 2.2. Risks to the environment associated with the inspection are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements. 2.3. Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection are taken in line with statutory and local authority standards. 2.4. Hazards associated with the inspection are identified in accordance with OHS standards. 2.5. Precautions to minimise hazards are taken in accordance with OHS standards. |
3. Prepare for inspection |
3.1. Vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection are identified. 3.2. Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability following manufacturer's guidelines. |
4. Carry out inspection |
4.1. Vehicles are operated and driven within statutory requirements and industry practice. 4.2. Inspection is carried out within the specified area and following the requirements of the integrated pest management strategy. 4.3. Target occurrence is identified and recorded as required by the management strategy and enterprise practice. 4.4. Statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property are fulfilled where appropriate. 4.5. Dealings with landholders or their employees follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures. 4.6. Precautions to minimise risks to the environment are implemented in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements. 4.7. Precautions to minimise hazards are implemented in accordance with OHS standards. 4.8. Incursions of non-targeted threats are noted and reported on. |
5. Establish the impact of the specified target |
5.1. Information on potential impacts is collected from stakeholders. 5.2. Data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence are collected and analysed from stakeholders or available information. |
6. Prepare a report |
6.1. Collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings are documented with appropriate recommendations in accordance with enterprise guidelines. 6.2. Targets reported as required by legislation, regulation or enterprise guidelines. 6.3. Report submitted to supervisor or other authority. 6.4. Samples submitted in compliance with legislative requirements, regulations or enterprise guidelines. 6.5. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored following industry standards or enterprise practice. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Designated areas may include: |
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Inspections may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Lands, parks and wildlife |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |