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Clear features that harbour pest animals

Clear features that harbour pest animals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCVPT201A
State Code
D7264
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of clearing features and destruction of habitats that harbour pest animals without damaging native animal habitats and flora and defines the standard required to: interpret instructions for pest animal destruction; identify the natural areas and features that are part of pest animal habitat; clear areas infested by pests and destroy pest habitat; check for areas that can be reinfested; avoid disturbing protected or endangered plant and animal species; leave cleared areas in required state of repatriation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine clearing work required
  • 1.1. Characteristics of the features that harbour the target pest are identified.
  • 1.2. Locations of the habitat of the target pest are identified.
  • 1.3. Approaches to work including estimated time required to clear features and destroy pest habitats are determined.
  • 1.4. Hazards associated with the job are identified in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
  • 1.5. Environmental risks associated with the job are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 1.6. Vehicles, equipment and materials required to complete the habitat destruction are identified.
2. Prepare for clearing and destruction work
  • 2.1. Location and boundaries for the clearing are mapped in accordance with the pest management strategy and monitoring program.
  • 2.2. Precautions to minimise hazards associated with the clearing are taken in accordance with OHS standards.
  • 2.3. Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the clearing are taken in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 2.4. Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and relevant policies.
  • 2.5. Actions to prevent interference with non-target species are taken as necessary.
  • 2.6. Appropriate licences, permits and clearances are obtained prior to commencement of work.
3. Clear land and destroy pest habitats
  • 3.1. Areas containing pest habitat are dogged prior to commencing destruction procedures if required.
  • 3.2. Features and habitats which harbour target pest are cleared in accordance with industry practice.
  • 3.3. Habitats are destroyed using approved procedures and techniques in accordance with industry practice.
  • 3.4. Destroyed habitats are checked for remaining sites that can be accessed and restored by pest animals.
  • 3.5. Remaining sites that can be accessed and restored by pest animals are made inaccessible.
  • 3.6. Area is monitored over a prescribed period to detect signs of reinfestation.
  • 3.7. Native and other valued flora are protected as required in accordance with environmental statutory requirements.
  • 3.8. Debris is disposed of in accordance with industry practice.
4. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 4.1. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant standards and policies.
  • 4.2. Job completion is reported or recorded in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Features may include:
food and water sources
physical cover such as warren, surface logs, refuse and vegetation clumps.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
interpret instructions for pest animal destruction
identify the natural areas and features that are part of pest animal habitat
clear areas infested by pests and destroy pest habitat
check for areas that can be reinfested
avoid disturbing protected or endangered plant and animal species
leave cleared areas in required state of repatriation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2601 RTD2402A Clear features that harbour pest animals Unit of competency