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Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement pest management plans for weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests.
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 use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
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Pest Management (PMG)
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and allocate resources for the pest management plan |
1.1 Determine operational parameters and objectives in consultation with management 1.2 Determine site operational parameters through site inspection 1.3 Consult stakeholders to provide advice and secure support on pest management activities 1.4 Identify budgetary allocations and determine the effect on resources and activities 1.5 Identify health and safety, environmental and biosecurity hazards and risks and determine controls 1.6 Select and allocate pest management activities to personnel according to planned health and safety in the workplace standards, legislation 1.7 Procure machinery, equipment, tools and materials identified in the plan according to health and safety in the workplace standards and legislation |
2. Brief personnel on pest management plan activities |
2.1 Inform personnel of the requirements and expectations of the pest management plan according to workplace procedures 2.2 Advise personnel of health and safety in the workplace standards and legislative and regulatory requirements to be applied when carrying out required activities |
3. Implement the pest management plan |
3.1 Ensure machinery, equipment, tools and materials are checked and serviceable 3.2 Ensure personal protective equipment is serviceable, fitted and used by personnel according to health and safety in the workplace procedures 3.3 Manage pest control techniques according to pest management plan 3.4 Monitor procedures and processes employed by personnel for compliance with health and safety in the workplace procedures, animal welfare and environmental guidelines 3.5 Provide feedback, advice and coaching to personnel according to workplace procedures |
4. Coordinate contingency management activities |
4.1 Review and reschedule activities not completed according to workplace procedures 4.2 Notify personnel and stakeholders of changes to the schedule according to workplace procedures |
5. Report progress in relation to pest management plan |
5.1 Review reports and records supplied by personnel and assess performance against pest management plan 5.2 Document and compile reports and records according to workplace procedures 5.3 Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders according to workplace procedures and reporting schedule |
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 |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Oral Communication |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan |
AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Minor changes to Performance Criteria for clarity |
Equivalent unit |
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that on at least one occasion the individual has demonstrated that they can implement a pest management plan, including:
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:
Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72