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Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response

Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBER301
State Code
BAQ85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within own area of responsibility while responding to an emergency disease or plant pest incursion.The unit applies to personnel who have been appointed or engaged to undertake a role within an emergency disease or plant pest incursion response.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify information required
  • 1.1 Access information about emergency disease or plant pest and appropriate response to apply during an emergency response
  • 1.2 Use information to address specific work needs and identify further information requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and access information and resources required from stakeholders
2. Carry out work
  • 2.1 Communicate with stakeholders according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Carry out work activities to conform to relevant legislation, regulations, procedures and codes of practice appropriate to work area and level of responsibility
  • 2.3 Identify hazards and risks relevant to specific work being undertaken and respond as required
3. Manage own work
  • 3.1 Interpret work instructions and seek clarification if inconsistencies are noted
  • 3.2 Assess workload and prioritise competing demands to achieve personal, team and organisational goals and objectives
  • 3.3 Communicate the need for physical and human resources clearly to appropriate person
  • 3.4 Perform own role, responsibilities and duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation within the workplace
  • 3.5 Respect the importance of own and others' roles in achieving organisational goals
  • 3.6 Recognise personal symptoms of stress and its potential to impact on performance and take action to minimise negative effects
  • 3.7 Report undue personal stress to appropriate person
4. Comply with biosecurity requirements
  • 4.1 Identify biosecurity procedures relevant to own work area
  • 4.2 Maintain personal protective equipment and fomites according to biosecurity procedures
  • 4.3 Report biosecurity breaches immediately to appropriate person
  • 4.4 Complete biosecurity records according to work area requirements
5 Adapt to change as required
  • 5.1 Identify and asses any need for change in own work practices to reflect critical emergency issues or emerging trends
  • 5.2 Discuss and seek agreement with senior staff if changes are required
  • 5.3 Change own work practices where required and according to agreed arrangements
  • 5.4 Apply a flexible approach that takes account of changing priorities and circumstances when implementing instructions for changes to work practices
  • 5.5 Monitor change to determine the effectiveness of revised work practices and advise senior staff members of findings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6694 AHCBIO301A Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCU09 AHCBER302 Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response Unit of competency