Assessment Requirements for AHCPCM403 Implement an integrated pest management program

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCPCM403 Implement an integrated pest management program

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:

identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation

develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program

develop and implement monitoring procedures

instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan

oversee the implementation of an IPM pest management plan

monitor costs of pest management plan to meet budget requirements

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for integrated pest management

application techniques for chemical and non-chemical treatments

concept and principles of Integrated Pest Management

cost/benefit analysis relevant to selection of weed, pest and disease control measures

crop and plant scouting and monitoring

ecological impacts of different control treatments

integration of weed, pest and disease control measures

lifecycles of hosts, predators and pests and diseases

sustainable horticultural practices

weeds and pests of specific horticultural enterprises

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