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Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites

Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBER503
State Code
OCU21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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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
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage sites that have an active operational emergency for diseases or pests.The unit applies to individuals who have been appointed or engaged to undertake a management role within an emergency disease or pest incursion response and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in biosecurity. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan control procedures across the declared area
  • 1.1 Conduct planning and consultation with stakeholders and field personnel, according to biosecurity procedures, standards and protocols
  • 1.2 Identify, obtain, schedule, prioritise and secure resources including PPE
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • 1.4 Identify planning criteria to minimise impact on plants, animals and property according to emergency control procedures, standards and protocols
2. Manage the implementation of control procedures
  • 2.1 Coordinate control procedures according to emergency disease or pest control outcomes
  • 2.2 Implement control procedures and services supplied under contract
  • 2.3 Maintain ongoing consultation and communication with stakeholders, and control centre
  • 2.4 Prepare and submit reports according to workplace procedures2.5 Adhere to time frame as outlined in incident control response
3. Monitor and review the effectiveness of control procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor work performance outcomes according to specified objectives
  • 3.2 Monitor resources for availability and suitability for purpose
  • 3.3 Monitor compliance with financial constraints for implementing control procedures
  • 3.4 Review priorities for emergency disease or pest control operations, and amend plan with potential changes
4. Implement review findings
  • 4.1 Revise control activities according to procedures
  • 4.2 Advise stakeholders of revisions to control activities in a timely manner for implementation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS59 AHCBER501 Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites Unit of competency