Unit of competency Outline
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Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy
Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG403A
AHCPMG403A
State Code
D7130
D7130
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers developing monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy and defines the standard required to: determine the lifecycle, distribution and loss of production caused by the pest; document the economic losses and environmental risks and impacts of the pest; develop control measures based on a combination of strategies to control the pest at its most vulnerable stage with minimal environmental impact; establish the costs and benefits of implementing the selected control strategies; select management options to eradicate or manage the pest across a local region; negotiate an action plan to implement the management options across an area or region.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop data recording documents for monitoring the pest strategy
- 1.1. Data obtained by local land users is assessed for relevance and usefulness in the monitoring system.
- 1.2. Data required to monitor economic impacts of pests is determined.
- 1.3. Data required to monitor environmental impacts of pests is determined.
- 1.4. Data required to monitor pest abundance is determined.
- 1.5. Data required to monitor pest strategy operating costs is determined.
- 1.6. Documents for recording data are developed.
2. Develop monitoring schedule
- 2.1. Monitoring schedules are developed in accordance with the pest management strategy.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Relevant legislation and local regulations may include:
environmental protection
vertebrate pests
noxious weeds
use of firearms (including licensing requirements and exemptions)
humane treatment of animals
activities in nature reserves and heritage areas
poisons and veterinary substances
farm chemicals
identification and reporting of suspected outbreaks of exotic disease
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Relevant legislation and local regulations may include:
environmental protection
vertebrate pests
noxious weeds
use of firearms (including licensing requirements and exemptions)
humane treatment of animals
activities in nature reserves and heritage areas
poisons and veterinary substances
farm chemicals
identification and reporting of suspected outbreaks of exotic disease
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.
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 the lifecycle, distribution and loss of production caused by the pest
document the economic losses and environmental risks and impacts of the pest
develop control measures based on a combination of strategies to control the pest at its most vulnerable stage with minimal environmental impact
establish the costs and benefits of implementing the selected control strategies
select management options to eradicate or manage the pest across a local region
negotiate an action plan to implement the management options across an area or region.
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.
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 the lifecycle, distribution and loss of production caused by the pest
document the economic losses and environmental risks and impacts of the pest
develop control measures based on a combination of strategies to control the pest at its most vulnerable stage with minimal environmental impact
establish the costs and benefits of implementing the selected control strategies
select management options to eradicate or manage the pest across a local region
negotiate an action plan to implement the management options across an area or region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2645 | RTD4404A | Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS79 | AHCPMG508 | Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D508 | AHC40910 | Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| D625 | SFI40311 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management) | Qualification |