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Implement a pest management plan

Implement a pest management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG409
State Code
BAQ01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement pest management plans for weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and allocate resources for the pest management plan
  • 1.1 Determine operational parameters and objectives in consultation with management
  • 1.2 Determine site operational parameters through site inspection
  • 1.3 Consult stakeholders to provide advice and secure support on pest management activities
  • 1.4 Identify budgetary allocations and determine the effect on resources and activities
  • 1.5 Identify health and safety, environmental and biosecurity hazards and risks and determine controls
  • 1.6 Select and allocate pest management activities to personnel according to planned health and safety in the workplace standards, legislation
  • 1.7 Procure machinery, equipment, tools and materials identified in the plan according to health and safety in the workplace standards and legislation
2. Brief personnel on pest management plan activities
  • 2.1 Inform personnel of the requirements and expectations of the pest management plan according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Advise personnel of health and safety in the workplace standards and legislative and regulatory requirements to be applied when carrying out required activities
3. Implement the pest management plan
  • 3.1 Ensure machinery, equipment, tools and materials are checked and serviceable
  • 3.2 Ensure personal protective equipment is serviceable, fitted and used by personnel according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Manage pest control techniques according to pest management plan
  • 3.4 Monitor procedures and processes employed by personnel for compliance with health and safety in the workplace procedures, animal welfare and environmental guidelines
  • 3.5 Provide feedback, advice and coaching to personnel according to workplace procedures
4. Coordinate contingency management activities
  • 4.1 Review and reschedule activities not completed according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Notify personnel and stakeholders of changes to the schedule according to workplace procedures
5. Report progress in relation to pest management plan
  • 5.1 Review reports and records supplied by personnel and assess performance against pest management plan
  • 5.2 Document and compile reports and records according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders according to workplace procedures and reporting schedule
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7132 AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans Unit of competency
D7267 AHCVPT302A Implement vertebrate pest control program Unit of competency