Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:56 PM AWST
22/07/2026 5:56 PM AWST
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Apply biosecurity measures
Apply biosecurity measures
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO303
AHCBIO303
State Code
OCU14
OCU14
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply control measures in a biosecurity plan to protect a site from the entry and spread of biosecurity threats.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify biosecurity threats and determine control measures for site
- 1.1 Access and interpret site biosecurity plan and information
- 1.2 Identify biosecurity hazards and threats for the site
- 1.3 Identify control measures to minimise the risk of identified biosecurity threats
- 1.4 Determine responsibilities for applying control measures in regular work routines and confirm with supervisor
2. Apply biosecurity control measures to site activities
- 2.1 Apply control measures identified in site biosecurity plan for all activities according to workplace procedures
- 2.2 Incorporate the site control measures into work routines seeking clarification from supervisor according to workplace procedures
3. Monitor biosecurity procedures
- 3.1 Monitor effectiveness of control measures
- 3.2 Monitor work duties of site personnel to ensure biosecurity control measures are applied appropriately
- 3.3 Report issues and concerns for biosecurity according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Maintain currency in biosecurity measures applicable to workplace
- 3.5 Record inputs and outputs for traceability of activity according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT83 | AHCBIO305 | Apply biosecurity measures | Unit of competency |