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Follow site biosecurity procedures

Follow site biosecurity procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO204
State Code
OCS24
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
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow the workplace biosecurity procedures for accessing and leaving a quarantine site to reduce and contain the transfer of diseases or pests. The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to enter biosecurity site
  • 1.1 Confirm biosecurity procedures and protocols with supervisor
  • 1.2 Ensure all vehicles are decontaminated before entering and leaving the biosecurity area according to biosecurity procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and report contact with potential biosecurity risk
  • 1.4 Perform personal decontamination before entering biosecurity area according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Store and isolate personal fomites from biosecurity area according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
2. Prepare to work in biosecurity site
  • 2.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 2.2 Select, check and apply personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Apply personal hygiene procedures while working in biosecurity or quarantine area environments according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Check disinfectant levels and report irregularities to supervisor
3. Work in biosecurity site
  • 3.1 Handle and store chemicals and medications according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Store and label production materials and products to minimise risk according to biosecurity procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report abnormal conditions of produce/stock to supervisor
  • 3.4 Identify and report breaches of biosecurity procedures to supervisor
  • 3.5 Dispose of all waste according to workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 3.6 Dispose of all contaminated produce according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.7 Maintain records for quarantine activities according to workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Perform personal decontamination before exiting biosecurity or quarantine area according to workplace procedures
4. Assist in maintaining site biosecurity procedures
  • 4.1 Follow visitor quarantine procedures
  • 4.2 Check visitor sign in, sign out and hygiene procedures are observed according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Ensure quarantine facilities are secured according to workplace security procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain security of boundaries and fencing according to supervisor's instructions
  • 4.5 Check deliveries to site comply with delivery procedures and biosecurity protocols
5. Respond to infringements of site biosecurity procedures
  • 5.1 Report issues and infringements of site quarantine procedures to supervisor
  • 5.2 Secure site where quarantine infringement occurs according to supervisor instructions
  • 5.3 Apply sanitation procedures to affected areas according to workplace procedures and supervisor instructions
  • 5.4 Isolate potentially contaminated produce, stock or materials and monitor for evidence of contamination
  • 5.5 Treat or dispose of all contaminated produce, stock and materials according to workplace quarantine procedures
  • 5.6 Maintain records of quarantine infringements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS29 AHCBIO202 Follow site quarantine procedures Unit of competency