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Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context

Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG502A
State Code
D7137
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/01/2012
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
11/01/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the processes involved with defining the pest problem in a regional or broader context and defines the standard required to: define the land management and/or production process for the area affected by the target pest problem; analyse the pest problem; determine critical control points in the life cycle for management of the pest problem; assess the economic and environmental impacts of the pest.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the land management and/or production process for the area affected by the target pest problem
  • 1.1. Consultation with other land users, regional land management bodies and other relevant stakeholders in the affected area is documented.
  • 1.2. Desired land management and/or production outcomes are identified.
  • 1.3. Performance criteria for measuring land management and/or production outcomes are determined.
  • 1.4. Critical activities required to achieve the desired outcomes are identified.
  • 1.5. Land management and/or production process is mapped against the annual planning cycle.
  • 1.6. Land management and/or production process budget is determined.
2. Analyse the pest problem
  • 2.1. Target pest(s) distribution within the affected area is determined in consultation with other stakeholders.
  • 2.2. Target pest distribution data supplied by stakeholders is validated.
  • 2.3. Factors that influence the target pest(s) population and distribution within the affected area are described.
  • 2.4. Pest life cycle is mapped.
3. Determine critical control points for management of the pest problem
  • 3.1. Periods of greatest risk in the land management and/or production process are identified in consultation with other stakeholders.
  • 3.2. Periods of target pest vulnerability within its life cycle are identified.
  • 3.3. Land management and/or production process map and target pest life cycle map are consolidated.
  • 3.4. Critical points for controlling pest populations and/or changing land management or production practices within the annual planning cycle are determined in consultation with other stakeholders.
4. Analyse the impacts of the pest
  • 4.1. Economic losses resulting from the pest presence are measured or estimated in consultation with other stakeholders.
  • 4.2. Environmental impacts from the pest presence are measured or estimated in consultation with other stakeholders.
  • 4.3. Potential risks relating to disease or toxicity are defined.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pests to be targeted may include:
insects
weeds
pathogens
vertebrates
nematodes
molluscs.
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:
define the land management and/or production process for the area affected by the target pest problem
analyse the pest problem
determine critical control points in the life cycle for management of the pest problem
assess the economic and environmental impacts of the pest.
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
S2678 RTD5401A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem Unit of competency