Unit of competency Outline
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Supervise activities on infected premises
Supervise activities on infected premises
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO401A
AHCBIO401A
State Code
D6699
D6699
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers supervising activities on infected premises and defines the standard required to: develop a schedule for implementation of emergency disease or plant pest control activities; effectively supervise the range of activities required to achieve emergency disease or plant pest control in an outbreak or incursion; effectively communicate and give directions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan emergency disease or plant pest control activities on an IP
- 1.1. Emergency disease or plant pest control activities are planned under direction from Infected Premises (IP) operations manager and in consultation with property owner/manager.
- 1.2. All IP procedures are confirmed with IP operations manager and communicated to property owner/manager.
- 1.3. Schedule for implementation of emergency disease or plant pest control activities is developed and resources required for planned activities are requested according to instructions from IP operations manager.
- 1.4. Reporting processes are established according to instructions from IP operations manager.
- 1.5. Staff rosters are established to support activities in a cost-effective manner and with minimal stress on personnel.
2. Oversee emergency disease or plant pest control activities
- 2.1. Personnel are assigned to team leader and worker positions according to IP operations functions to be performed and are given directions about tasks to be performed.
- 2.2. Emergency disease or plant pest control activities are conducted in ongoing consultation with IP operations manager and property owner/manager.
- 2.3. Emergency disease or plant pest control activities are overseen to ensure that they are cost-effective, make effective use of resources, and avoid unnecessary property damage and livestock or crop destruction.
- 2.4. Valuations of materials requiring destruction, use of plant, equipment and materials, and all IP service provision are monitored to ensure they adhere to relevant standards, protocols and contract requirements.
- 2.5. Supplies of materials and resources are monitored to ensure that they are adequate to meet needs of control activities.
- 2.6. Incident log is maintained that includes details of all activities undertaken and contractors' hours and performance.
- 2.7. Effective communications with IP operations manager and property owner/manager are established and maintained throughout operation.
- 2.8. Personnel are supervised and motivated to carry out specific emergency disease or plant pest control activities to the standard required and according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and legislative requirements.
3. Check effectiveness of emergency disease or plant pest control activities
- 3.1. Effectiveness and progress of control activities are monitored and compared with planned objectives.
- 3.2. Inspections of teams on site are carried out with sufficient regularity to ensure that standards are applied in line with required standards and protocols.
- 3.3. Progress reports are provided to IP operations manager according to agreed reporting schedule and format.
- 3.4. Records are kept as required by standards and protocols.
4. Revise site-specific emergency disease or plant pest control activities
- 4.1. Control activities are revised as required to address relevant protocols, maintain cost-effectiveness (including appropriate resource allocation) and contain wider impacts.
- 4.2. Revisions to activities are communicated promptly to Local Control Centre (LCC).
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Emergency diseases or plant pests may include:
diseases that may affect animals, fish and other marine animals including:
disease that is exotic to Australia
serious infectious disease of unknown or uncertain cause
severe outbreak of a known endemic disease that is considered to be of national significance with serious social or trade implications
variant of an endemic disease
species, biotype or strain of invertebrate pest or pathogen injurious to plants or plant health.
IP procedures may include
collection of emergency disease or plant pest information
decontamination
destruction
disposal
eradication
mustering
property security and quarantine
sentinel restocking
valuation and inventory
vector control.
Resources required may include:
personnel
plant, facilities, equipment and materials for livestock or crop destruction, disposal, cleaning and disinfection
staff amenities.
Factors to take into account when overseeing IP control activities may include:
cost
direction by LCC
effectiveness of emergency disease or plant pest control operations
OHS requirements
relevant standards and protocols
staff welfare
wider impact on things such as:
animal welfare
environment
industry
local businesses
local community
neighbouring properties
other non-susceptible livestock or crops
property owners and managers.
Relevant standards and protocols may include:
animal welfare codes of practice
approved standard operating procedures
AUSVETPLAN or PLANTPLAN protocols
commonwealth, state and territory legislation
environmental legislation
impact on and potential for damage to property
OHS requirements and legislation.
Progress reports may include information about:
estimated completion dates
problems encountered
recommendations for change to priorities or procedures
resource requirements
successful solutions
work completion and work in progress.
Records may be kept of:
any other records relevant to outbreak or incursion
authorisations for personnel and equipment to enter and leave IP
damage to equipment and property
inventories of livestock or crops alive/destroyed
materials and stockfeed destroyed
personnel employed
stores ordered and supplied
work done by private contractors.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Emergency diseases or plant pests may include:
diseases that may affect animals, fish and other marine animals including:
disease that is exotic to Australia
serious infectious disease of unknown or uncertain cause
severe outbreak of a known endemic disease that is considered to be of national significance with serious social or trade implications
variant of an endemic disease
species, biotype or strain of invertebrate pest or pathogen injurious to plants or plant health.
IP procedures may include
collection of emergency disease or plant pest information
decontamination
destruction
disposal
eradication
mustering
property security and quarantine
sentinel restocking
valuation and inventory
vector control.
Resources required may include:
personnel
plant, facilities, equipment and materials for livestock or crop destruction, disposal, cleaning and disinfection
staff amenities.
Factors to take into account when overseeing IP control activities may include:
cost
direction by LCC
effectiveness of emergency disease or plant pest control operations
OHS requirements
relevant standards and protocols
staff welfare
wider impact on things such as:
animal welfare
environment
industry
local businesses
local community
neighbouring properties
other non-susceptible livestock or crops
property owners and managers.
Relevant standards and protocols may include:
animal welfare codes of practice
approved standard operating procedures
AUSVETPLAN or PLANTPLAN protocols
commonwealth, state and territory legislation
environmental legislation
impact on and potential for damage to property
OHS requirements and legislation.
Progress reports may include information about:
estimated completion dates
problems encountered
recommendations for change to priorities or procedures
resource requirements
successful solutions
work completion and work in progress.
Records may be kept of:
any other records relevant to outbreak or incursion
authorisations for personnel and equipment to enter and leave IP
damage to equipment and property
inventories of livestock or crops alive/destroyed
materials and stockfeed destroyed
personnel employed
stores ordered and supplied
work done by private contractors.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below. Assessment must confirm one's ability to:
effectively supervise range of activities required to achieve emergency disease or plant pest control in an outbreak or incursion
effectively communicate and give directions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and will most appropriately be assessed in an emergency disease or plant pest simulation exercise or in responses to outbreaks or incursions.
The skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts, including the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Method of assessment
For valid assessment, one must have opportunities to participate in exercises, case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP.
The candidate must also have access to either real or simulated IP.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
The skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts, including the ability to deal with unplanned events.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below. Assessment must confirm one's ability to:
effectively supervise range of activities required to achieve emergency disease or plant pest control in an outbreak or incursion
effectively communicate and give directions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and will most appropriately be assessed in an emergency disease or plant pest simulation exercise or in responses to outbreaks or incursions.
The skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts, including the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Method of assessment
For valid assessment, one must have opportunities to participate in exercises, case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP.
The candidate must also have access to either real or simulated IP.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
The skills and knowledge required to supervise activities on IP must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts, including the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT46 | AHCBER401 | Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D505 | AHC40610 | Certificate IV in Production Nursery | Qualification |