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Unit of competency details

AHCPMG409 - Implement a pest management plan (Release 1)

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MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AHCPMG405A - Implement pest management action plansImplement pest management action plans 26/Jun/2016
Supersedes AHCVPT302A - Implement vertebrate pest control programImplement vertebrate pest control program 26/Jun/2016

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

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

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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 implement pest management plans.

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

This 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.

Individuals operating in this field may be required to hold current chemical handling certification and a first aid certificate. Other licensing conditions may also apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

In addition to legal responsibilities, 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. Identify and allocate resources for the pest management plan

1.1 Consult with management on the prepared pest management plan and discuss timelines, milestones and objectives

1.2 Conduct a site inspection

1.3 Consult with stakeholders and discuss the pest management plan with a view to gaining cooperation from all involved and provide advice on pest management activities

1.4 Identify budgetary restraints and allocated resources

1.5 Identify human health and environmental and biosecurity risks

1.6 Allocate personnel with relevant skills and competency to complete required activities

1.7 Apply relevant work health and safety standards, other Federal, State/Territory and local legislation and regulations relevant to the allocation and procurement of human and physical resources

1.8 Procure machinery, equipment, tools and materials identified in the plan

2. Brief personnel on pest management plan activities

2.1 Inform personnel of the requirements of the pest management plan

2.2 Inform personnel of land owner or manager expectations and reporting and recording requirements

2.3 Advise personnel of work health and safety standards and other statutory and regulatory requirements to be applied when carrying out required activities

3. Implement the pest management plan

3.1 Check machinery, equipment, tools and materials for serviceability

3.2 Check personal protective equipment and clothing used or worn by personnel for compliance

3.3 Manage the pest control techniques used

3.4 Monitor procedures and skills applied by personnel for compliance with work health and safety standards, animal welfare guidelines if required, chemical use if required, and environmental sustainability guidelines

3.5 Provide feedback, advice and coaching to personnel, as required, to improve or correct processes and skills

4. Coordinate contingency management activities

4.1 Reschedule activities that are not carried out due to accident, injuries, other incident or unfavourable conditions within the monthly, weekly or daily work plans

4.2 Notify personnel, management and other relevant stakeholders of changes to the schedule

5. Report progress in relation to pest management plan

5.1 Assess reports and records supplied by personnel to determine whether progress is in line with the pest management plan

5.2 Document and compile reports and records

5.3 Provide regular progress reports to management and other relevant stakeholders

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 has resulted from the merging of AHCVPT302A Implement vertebrate pest control program and AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans and is not equivalent to either of these units.

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 demonstrate they can use a range of control techniques. At least one control technique demonstrated must include the use of a vertebrate poison.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

  • manage the implementation of a pest management plan
  • supervise others to meet work health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements in their work
  • check machinery, equipment tools and materials to manufacturer and statutory requirements
  • implement monitoring procedures
  • communicate with stakeholders and provide advice on pest management activities
  • conduct a site inspection
  • instruct and supervise others to carry out pest management work according to the pest management plan
  • identify and support workers who need extra training, coaching or feedback to meet safety, environmental and organisational standards when undertaking pest management work
  • provide clear instructions and explanations to workers to ensure work meets organisational standards
  • manage costs of pest management plan to meet budget requirements
  • manage work health and safety risks according to policies and procedures
  • apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work
  • monitor the application of animal welfare practices
  • monitor the application of appropriate sustainability practices

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • the application of the organisation’s Integrated Pest Management strategy in the target area
  • factors affecting the selection of pest control methods and techniques, including:
  • pest biology and lifecycle
  • potential diseases and toxicity
  • principles of sustainability
  • herbicide resistance and the alternatives that are available
  • pest status in the context of location, land use, benefits and damage caused
  • contingency management principles
  • risk assessment and management processes
  • pest management control programs and how to use them in an integrated manner
  • the legal responsibilities of a landholder
  • relevant local, regional, State and national pest management strategies
  • Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities
  • key concepts in the Integrated Pest Management strategy
  • in broad terms, the concepts and underpinning principles of the strategic approach to invasive pest management and how to manage damage caused by pests
  • in broad terms, the importance of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of invasive pest management and how to plan and implement an appropriate monitoring program for a pest management plan
  • common causes of failure in pest management
  • requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice
  • relevant environmental and pesticides legislation as they apply to the workplace

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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