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Unit of competency details

AHCPMG305 - Survey pests (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AHCVPT303A - Survey pest animalsThis unit replaces and is not equivalent to AHCVPT303A Survey pest animals 26/Jun/2016

Release Status:
Replaced
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(View details for release 2) 19/Dec/2018
1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016

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AHC31420 - Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem ManagementCertificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem ManagementSuperseded1 
AHC41716 - Certificate IV in Pest ManagementCertificate IV in Pest ManagementSuperseded1-4 
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 059901 Pest And Weed Control  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 059901 Pest And Weed Control  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to survey pest abundance by conducting ground counts, aerial counts or both.

Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.

Work may be conducted as part of an emergency response to an incursion or as part of routine surveillance. It must be conducted to comply with the organisation’s pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program and in accordance with established standards and protocols.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Pest Management (PMG)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to conduct survey

1.1 Access the organisation's pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program documents

1.2 Map location and boundaries for the count and obtain required permits

1.3 Work with key stakeholders to develop trust and effective working relationships

1.4 Identify natural areas and features

1.5 Confirm location of habitats and the range of movement of the target pest

1.6 Determine items of direct evidence of the pest to be counted and survey method

1.7 Determine time and duration of the count and notify relevant personnel

1.8 Identify safety hazards and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the selected survey method

1.9 Identify environmental risks and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the count

1.10 Check serviceability of resources required to complete the count

2. Conduct survey and record observations

2.1 Operate equipment appropriately

2.2 Conduct count within boundaries of specified location

2.3 Record observations of direct evidence of the target pest and report to supervisor

2.4 Clean and store equipment and materials

2.5 Apply animal welfare policies and procedures when conducting survey

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is not equivalent to AHCVPT303A Survey pest animals

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

  • organise and complete a pest survey according to the organisation’s pest management plan and survey strategy
  • recognise signs or evidence of common pest
  • count, add and record observations
  • operate equipment safely and in accordance with organisation workplace procedures
  • clean and store the equipment at the conclusion of the job
  • take appropriate safety precautions for all pest survey activities
  • apply appropriate animal welfare practices in the context of own work
  • use appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • survey techniques appropriate to the geography and type of pest being surveyed
  • precautions to be taken when aerial observation is employed as a survey method
  • the basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice
  • relevant parts of the organisation's pest management plan and survey strategy
  • survey techniques that may be used
  • the types of permits that may be required
  • range of pest species in pest survey plan
  • pest behaviour and habitats including areas that have a high probability of infestation
  • direct evidence of range of pests included in pest management plan

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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