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Investigate a pest control failure

Investigate a pest control failure

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG502
State Code
OCT34
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate causes of pest control failure after the implementation of a pest management plan for the control of weeds, vertebrate and/or invertebrate pests.This unit applies to individuals who are regional pest control officers and managers that take personal responsibility for their own work and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess planning techniques used
  • 1.1 Determine and assess management techniques used in pest management plan
  • 1.2 Assess level of community and stakeholder engagement for development of the pest management plan
  • 1.3 Evaluate the level of commitment gained from stakeholders
  • 1.4 Assess validity of defined pest problem
  • 1.5 Assess stakeholder understanding of pest and damage caused
  • 1.6 Determine and assess suitability of monitoring techniques used
2. Assess treatment failure
  • 2.1 Assess level of pest damage subsequent to treatment according to expectations
  • 2.2 Review pest management records and conduct site inspections to determine pre-treatment and post-treatment infestation
  • 2.3 Review pest management plan to determine expected pest population size post-treatment
  • 2.4 Assess the difference between expected and monitored population levels
  • 2.5 Assess treatments and application techniques used
  • 2.6 Determine if failure was due to defective treatment or pest response to treatment
  • 2.7 Determine if operator skill level contributed to failure when applying pest treatment
3. Evaluate solutions to the failure
  • 3.1 Consolidate and analyse all treatment failures
  • 3.2 Identify alternative treatment solutions to rectify failures
  • 3.3 Determine best treatment solutions to resolve failures
  • 3.4 Review and revise pest management plans and procedures
  • 3.5 Advise stakeholders of changes to pest management plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP12 AHCPMG509 Investigate a pest control failure Unit of competency