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Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG410
State Code
BAN45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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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
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the pest monitoring plan and evaluate and report on performance of pest management. Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain and collate all available data
  • 1.1 Determine the objectives of the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  • 1.2 Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs
  • 1.3 Consult with stakeholders about the pest management plan
  • 1.4 Identify pest signs and confirm if there is presence of recent pest activity around the site
  • 1.5 Identify signs of previous control activity
2. Monitor the pest management plan
  • 2.1 Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan
  • 2.2 Measure response to the control procedures used
  • 2.3 Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed
  • 2.4 Confirm that environmental requirements are being followed
  • 2.5 Record any corrective actions required, processes used and outcomes achieved and report to management
3. Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria
  • 3.1 Compare data with objectives and performance criteria in the monitoring plan
  • 3.2 Compare costs with budget
  • 3.3 Document costs and benefits
4. Compile a report of the evaluation
  • 4.1 Isolate and examine indicators of good and poor performance
  • 4.2 Use clearly stated conclusions, supported by data, in relation to changes in pest abundance and impacts
  • 4.3 Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results
5. Recommend modifications
  • 5.1 Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance
  • 5.2 Make recommendations to reduce impacts on land management and production processes
  • 5.3 Provide recommendations to management in the required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7135 AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs Unit of competency
D7140 AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy Unit of competency
D7134 AHCPMG407A Monitor and evaluate the local pest management action plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT42 AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan Unit of competency