PSPREG023 Manage plant movement health risk

Release: 1

PSPREG023 Manage plant movement health risk

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG504A Manage plant movement health risk. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to assess plant movement health risk and the development, implementation and monitoring of strategies to manage that risk. It includes assessing and controlling plant movement health risks, and developing, implementing and monitoring outcomes of strategies to manage plant movement health risks.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently as part of a team, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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

Competency Field

Regulatory

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Assess and control plant movement health risk	1.1 Verify the health and certification of plants and plant products moving into the country, state or territory as meeting all commonwealth, state or territory requirements. 1.2 Certify the health of plants and plant products for international, interstate and/or intrastate movement in accordance with certification requirements. 1.3 Inspect plants and plant products for pest and disease infestation and recommend necessary treatments and monitor. 1.4 Provide clients prompt and accurate information and training on requirements in relation to the movement of plants and plant products. 1.5 Enter into compliance, accreditation, or interstate certification agreements where appropriate and audit.
2. Identify potential risks associated with the movement of plants and plant products	2.1 Identify common risks associated with the interaction of production location, crop and plant pests and diseases. 2.2 Analyse the implications of pre harvest and post-harvest preventative and disinfestation methods for plant and plant product health, human health and the environment. 2.3 Analyse the implications of packaging types and technologies, storage conditions and production techniques for plant and plant product health.
3. Participate in the development of strategies to manage plant movement health risk	3.1 Access and use statistical information on plants and plant products in the development of risk management strategies. 3.2 Identify and apply plant and plant product sector quality standards and principles. 3.3 Review and update existing strategies in response to industry developments and needs. 3.4 Develop new strategies where necessary.
4. Implement strategies to manage plant movement health risk	4.1 Implement strategies in consultation with relevant industry and government bodies. 4.2 Provide information to facilitate compliance with risk management strategies to clients in accordance with their needs in terms of its range, depth and form of presentation.
5. Monitor the outcomes of strategies to manage plant movement health risk	5.1 Develop processes to monitor the required outcomes of strategies. 5.2 Monitor the outcomes of strategies and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG504A Manage plant movement health risk.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623