Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCPMG410 - Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan	Minor changes to Application and Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions	23/Dec/2020

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	24/Dec/2020

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package	Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package	6.0-9.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
AHC30620 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture	Certificate III in Production Horticulture	Current	1
AHC40620 - Certificate IV in Nursery Operations	Certificate IV in Nursery Operations	Current	1
AHC41720 - Certificate IV in Pest Management	Certificate IV in Pest Management	Current	1
AHC40422 - Certificate IV in Horticulture	Certificate IV in Horticulture	Current	1
AHC51120 - Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management	Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management	Current	1-2
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AHCSS00044 - Organic Horticulture Management Skill Set	Organic Horticulture Management Skill Set	Current	2
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	059901	Pest And Weed Control

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	059901	Pest And Weed Control	24/Dec/2020

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 implement the pest monitoring plan and evaluate and report on performance of pest management.

The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Pest Management (PMG)

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. Obtain and collate all available data	1.1 Determine objectives of pest monitoring and evaluation plan 1.2 Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs 1.3 Consult with stakeholders for input into pest management plan 1.4 Investigate site and record presence of recent pest activity 1.5 Investigate and record previous pest control activity
2. Monitor the pest management plan	2.1 Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan 2.2 Measure and record outcomes of pest control procedures 2.3 Verify and record compliance with health and safety and environmental requirements 2.4 Report monitoring outcomes and compliance according to workplace procedures
3. Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria	3.1 Collate and evaluate pest control outcomes against objectives in the monitoring plan 3.2 Reconcile cost of plan against budget 3.3 Conduct a cost–benefit analysis of pest control program
4. Compile a report of the evaluation	4.1 Isolate and examine indicators of performance 4.2 Analyse indicators to build a considered conclusion on outcome of control program on pest populations and impact 4.3 Compile conclusions into a report
5. Recommend modifications	5.1 Consider conclusions and recommend changes to improve pest control performance and impact on land management and production processes 5.2 Provide recommendations to stakeholders 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
Reading	Critically analyse pest control plans and outcomes, and consolidate information into data sets for analysis to formulate recommendations for improvement
Writing	Prepare reports to stakeholders to inform on pest control outcomes using clear and accurate language

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

AHCPMG410 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Minor changes to Application 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

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has, on at least one occasion, implemented a pest monitoring and evaluation plan to workplace requirements.

There must also be evidence that the individual has:

collated data for performance of control program according to pest monitoring and evaluation plan
consulted with stakeholders on monitoring plan performance metrics
analysed performance data against objectives
produced a cost–benefit analysis
reported results of monitoring operations and evaluation results.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

setting and analysing performance metrics, including:

data sets and analysis against objectives and performance
comparing actual costs with budgeted costs
creating a cost–benefit analysis

environmental and economic impacts of pests on land management and production processes
pest management plans, their structure and use in land management
monitoring and evaluation principles and how they work in the pest management plan
types and range and characteristics of pests, including:

identified pests
lifecycles
threshold levels
effects of control methods on them

local, regional, state or territory and national pest management strategies for pest control
federal, state or territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities
principles of integrated pest management (IPM).

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated on a site for a specified pest management plan or in an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

digital technology and software for analysing data and preparing reports

specifications:

workplace policies and procedures for pest management and reporting
workplace pest management plans and performance data
legislation, regulations and codes of practice for Commonwealth, state and local jurisdictions

relationships:

stakeholders.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

Unit of competency details

AHCPMG401 - Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan (Release 1)

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