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Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response

Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBER302
State Code
OCU09
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work in an emergency environment where there is a response to a biosecurity threat.The unit applies to individuals who have been appointed or engaged to undertake and support an emergency response. They work under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. 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 information required for emergency response
  • 1.1 Access information for emergency response
  • 1.2 Apply information to emergency response work tasks according to legislative, regulatory and biosecurity codes of practice
2. Perform work in an emergency response environment
  • 2.1 Access and interpret work instructions and seek clarification from supervisor if unclear
  • 2.2 Assess workload and prioritise competing demands to achieve work team and workplace goals and objectives
  • 2.3 Assess and communicate with team resource requirements according to workplace resourcing procedures
  • 2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.5 Recognise and respond to stress of individuals within work team
  • 2.6 Promote a positive and cooperative work team environment
  • 2.7 Adhere to time frames outlined in response plan
3. Comply with biosecurity requirements
  • 3.1 Access and implement workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Maintain personal protective equipment according to biosecurity procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain fomites according to biosecurity procedures
  • 3.4 Report breaches in biosecurity procedures to site supervisor
  • 3.5 Complete biosecurity records according to workplace procedures
4. Review performance and implement change
  • 4.1 Review work team performance during emergency response
  • 4.2 Identify and assess changes in work practices to reflect performance issues
  • 4.3 Seek approval for changes in work practice according to workplace approvals procedures
  • 4.4 Implement approved changes in work practice
  • 4.5 Monitor and assess effectiveness of changes in work practice and report findings according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ85 AHCBER301 Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response Unit of competency