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Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft

Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCVPT304A
State Code
D7269
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
23/02/2012
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
23/02/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of conducting a range of pest control activities from the air and defines the required to: discuss arrangements with ground crew and pilot safely handle and use weapons while on an aircraft; carry out shooting or baiting of nominated pests according to directions, if applicable; maintain a high degree of accuracy and accountability in actions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply air safety procedures
  • 1.1. Location and boundaries for the activities are confirmed with the pilot.
  • 1.2. Time and duration of the flight are checked and relevant personnel notified.
  • 1.3. Flight plans and search and rescue operations are confirmed with the pilot and ground crew.
  • 1.4. On board emergency equipment is checked with pilot.
  • 1.5. Emergency landing procedures are checked with the pilot.
  • 1.6. Landing site requirements are checked.
  • 1.7. Intent to approach or leave the aircraft is confirmed with the pilot.
  • 1.8. Aircraft is approached in the recommended safe manner.
2. Conduct activities from aircraft
  • 2.1. Equipment is stowed safely on the aircraft.
  • 2.2. Harnesses and helmet are worn as required during pest control activities.
  • 2.3. Route and location of activities are accurately plotted on property, local or regional map
  • 2.4. Vertebrate pest animals are shot according to legislative requirements and enterprise procedures if applicable
  • 2.5. Baits are distributed according to legislative requirements and enterprise procedures if applicable
  • 2.6. Observation and recording of pest numbers is carried out if applicable
  • 2.7. Activities are documented and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Vertebrate pests may include:
goats
horses
pigs
camels
cattle
water buffaloes
donkeys.
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:
discuss arrangements with ground crew and pilot
safely handle and use weapons while on an aircraft
carry out shooting or baiting of nominated pests according to directions, if applicable
maintain a high degree of accuracy and accountability in actions.
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
S2602 RTD2403A Conduct vertebrate pest activities from aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ25 AHCPMG311 Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft Unit of competency