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Apply biosecurity measures

Apply biosecurity measures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO305
State Code
BAT83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply control measures in a biosecurity plan to protect a property from the entry and spread of biosecurity threats.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify biosecurity threats and determine control measures for a farm
  • 1.1 Access and interpret enterprise biosecurity plan and biosecurity information
  • 1.2 Identify biosecurity threats to the enterprise
  • 1.3 Identify control measures to minimise the risk of identified biosecurity threats for the property
  • 1.4 Determine responsibilities for applying control measures in regular work routines and confirm with supervisor
2. Apply biosecurity control measures to all farm activities
  • 2.1 Apply control measures identified in the property biosecurity plan for all farm activities according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Incorporate the property control measures into work routines seeking clarification from supervisor according to workplace procedures
3. Maintain records related to biosecurity activity
  • 3.1 Keep records for sales and purchases for traceability of farm inputs and outputs
  • 3.2 Request and retain vendor biosecurity documentation according to state and territory regulations
  • 3.3 Retain monitoring and surveillance data according to workplace procedures
4. Monitor biosecurity procedures
  • 4.1 Monitor effectiveness of control measures
  • 4.2 Monitor work duties of farm personnel to ensure biosecurity control measures are applied appropriately
  • 4.3 Report issues and concerns with biosecurity according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain currency in biosecurity measures applicable to workplace
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCU14 AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures Unit of competency