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Develop a pest management plan

Develop a pest management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG412
State Code
BAS20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a pest management plan for the management of pests, in the broader context of weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests and diseases. This includes identifying the activities required to meet objectives of the organisation through the coordination of human and physical resource requirements.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine goals of the pest management plan
  • 1.1 Determine scope of the plan according to project requirements
  • 1.2 Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Determine realistic time frames for plan implementation
2. Set specific objectives for the pest management plan
  • 2.1 Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders
  • 2.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives
3. Identify activities required to achieve specific objectives relating to the pest management plan
  • 3.1 Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders
  • 3.2 Select and schedule activities according to critical control points and workplace activities
  • 3.3 Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and health and safety according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and biosecurity and environmental regulations
  • 3.4 Identify site clean-up requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences according to health and safety in the workplace and biosecurity procedures and regulations
  • 3.6 Determine monitoring methods and procedures
  • 3.7 Determine control methods relevant to the plan
4. Estimate resources required to complete required activities
  • 4.1 Determine human and physical resources required for plan
  • 4.2 Estimate and document cost of resources according to workplace procedures
5. Finalise pest management plan
  • 5.1 Prioritise activities in plan
  • 5.2 Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval according to workplace procedures
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