Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:56 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Contribute to and implement a biohazard contingency plan

Contribute to and implement a biohazard contingency plan

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFOM5005
State Code
ODS69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of plans to manage the risk of biohazard incidents involving fungal, viral, bacterial, insect and vertebrate infestations. Plans are developed to ensure hazards are controlled and that any infestation has minimal social, economic and environmental impact. The unit applies to individuals who are involved in developing and implementing plans to manage the risk of biohazard incidents. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review legal and system requirements
  • 1.1 Identify legislation, regulations and industry and workplace standards relevant to managing biohazards and controlling infestation
  • 1.2 Review traceability chain for biohazard documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate standards
  • 1.3 Evaluate workplace biohazard contingency management practices
  • 1.4 Identify communication protocols for inclusion in the contingency plan
2. Support development of contingency plan
  • 2.1 Identify the range of potential biohazards present in organisational operations, and the potential impacts of biohazard infestations
  • 2.2 Undertake risk assessment for the potential of biohazard infestations
  • 2.3 Identify control measures for limiting the spread of infestations, and check that adequate risk controls are in place
  • 2.4 Identify routine infestation treatments and action plans for inclusion in contingency plan
  • 2.5 Incorporate communication protocols in the contingency plan
  • 2.6 Liaise with and seek support from senior personnel during preparation of plan, as required
  • 2.7 Document training and induction processes for workforce involved with the implementation of risk controls
  • 2.8 Produce draft plan according to workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Forward draft plan to appropriate personnel and confirm further actions
3. Coordinate implementation of contingency plan
  • 3.1 Organise support and resources to enable implementation of the biohazard contingency plan
  • 3.2 Implement continuous improvement processes to ensure plan remains effective, and gain approval for changes
  • 3.3 Monitor activities on an ongoing basis to identify potential biohazard incidents and implement changes to plan
  • 3.4 Report on implementation of contingency plan to appropriate personnel
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK65 FWPCOT5205 Develop biohazard contingency plans Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification