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Develop a strategy for the management of target pests

Develop a strategy for the management of target pests

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG503A
State Code
D7138
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers developing a strategy for the management of target pests and defines the standard required to: determine land management/production objectives; estimate costs and advantages for the management units most affected by the target pests; define and prioritise the management units most affected, both actually and potentially, by the target pests are; define the performance criteria for each land management/production objective; select management options for the target pests; negotiate strategies with relevant stakeholders in the affected area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine land management/production objectives
  • 1.1. Other land users, regional land management bodies, landcare committees and relevant stakeholders are consulted regarding regional and local objectives.
  • 1.2. Outcomes of consultation incorporating regional and local objectives are recorded according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.3. Objectives address major land uses and production activities affected by the impacts of the target pests.
  • 1.4. Objectives relate to the problem definition and the reduction in the pest impacts and associated losses.
  • 1.5. Objectives comply with national, State and regional strategies for land and pest management.
2. Estimate costs and advantages for the management units most affected by the target pests
  • 2.1. The diversity of land management and production values that the target pests affect within the affected region or area is defined.
  • 2.2. The likely costs of preferred options for control of pest populations and/or changes to land management or production activities associated with each value are documented.
  • 2.3. The likely costs of control are compared with the impacts and losses caused by the target pests.
  • 2.4. The management units most affected, both actually and potentially, by the target pests are defined and prioritised.
3. Define the performance criteria for each land management/production objective
  • 3.1. Performance criteria are defined in accordance with sustainable land use principles to address target pests population levels, economic impacts and environmental impacts.
  • 3.2. Performance criteria are realistic and measurable.
4. Select management options for the target pests
  • 4.1. Options for controlling pest populations and/or changing land management or production practices are assessed and documented in terms of economic factors, technical difficulty, practical feasibility, social and/or environmental acceptability.
  • 4.2. A range of management options are assessed in terms of current and future financial support, when control activities are to be implemented, level of target pests population reduction required, and the most suitable control methods and techniques.
  • 4.3. A management option is selected in accordance with sustainable land use principles, economic feasibility, integrated pest management principles, environmental acceptability, and statutory requirements for pest control.
5. Negotiate strategies with relevant stakeholders in the affected area
  • 5.1. The strategy is based on the definition of the problem using data from measurement of abundance and impacts.
  • 5.2. The strategy clearly documents the pest problem, the objectives, the prioritised management units, the performance criteria, and the most suitable management options.
  • 5.3. Strategies are agreed and confirmed through relevant stakeholder consultation and negotiation.
  • 5.4. Strategies are published and distributed to relevant stakeholders, organisations and interest groups.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pests to be targeted may include:
insects
weeds
pathogens
vertebrates
nematodes
molluscs.
Pest management strategies may include:
changing land management or production processes and practices e.g.,:
changing lambing times
changing sowing times
changing crops
modifying habitat
pasture management
pest population control, e.g.:
shooting
poisoning
trapping
mustering
relocation
fumigation
sedation
exclusion fencing
biological controls
harvesting
tagging
weed control including:
chemical
biological control
mechanical removal.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
determine land management/production objectives
estimate costs and advantages for the management units most affected by the target pests
define and prioritise the management units most affected, both actually and potentially, by the target pests are
define the performance criteria for each land management/production objective
select management options for the target pests
negotiate strategies with relevant stakeholders in the affected area.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2679 RTD5402A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL61 AHCPMG507 Develop a regional pest management plan Unit of competency