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Manage plant movement health risk

Manage plant movement health risk

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG023
State Code
AWT75
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8293 PSPREG504A Manage plant movement health risk Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ0 PSP50116 Diploma of Government Qualification