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Define the pest problem

Define the pest problem

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG413
State Code
BAR57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 apply a strategic pest management approach to define a weed, vertebrate or invertebrate pest problem for a target area. The unit applies to individuals who use consultation and analysis to define the pest problem. They exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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. Establish the background to the target pest problem
  • 1.1 Determine landscape and land use within target area
  • 1.2 Consult with stakeholders to identify and record views and issues for target pest
  • 1.3 Define desired environmental management and production outcomes
  • 1.4 Collect and record information about management or production processes relating to pest problem
  • 1.5 Determine non-target species populations in target area according to ecological data
2. Analyse the target pest problem in the area
  • 2.1 Establish and document stakeholder views on the distribution of target pest within affected area
  • 2.2 Source and analyse information to validate stakeholder views for target pest population, damage, and distribution
  • 2.3 Identify environmental and pest biology factors which influence the target pest population and distribution
  • 2.4 Document the target pest lifecycle, optimum times, locations and behaviours that impact program effectiveness
  • 2.5 Identify non-target species populations and distribution
  • 2.6 Identify hazards, risks and controls for non-target species, environment, ecology and production in target area
  • 2.7 Identify potential ecological role of target pest
3. Determine critical control points for management of the target pest problem
  • 3.1 Determine timing of control activities for periods of least risk to off target activities and conditions
  • 3.2 Identify periods of significant vulnerability during target pest lifecycle
  • 3.3 Determine appropriate time period for pest management activity
4. Define and document the impacts of the target pest
  • 4.1 Estimate economic losses and environmental impacts of the pest presence
  • 4.2 Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of managing pest in accordance with workplace plans
  • 4.3 Prepare a report on outcomes of investigation for stakeholders according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Assess whether the pest problem warrants the need for a pest management plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7128 AHCPMG401A Define the pest problem in a local area Unit of competency
D7137 AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context Unit of competency