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Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan

Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG508
State Code
BAS79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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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 develop a pest monitoring and evaluation program for a local or broader regional area. The management plan may include weeds, vertebrate pests or invertebrate pests.The unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility, and exercise autonomy, in undertaking complex work. They demonstrate deep knowledge in pest management and are able to analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine pest monitoring and evaluation requirements
  • 1.1 Identify pest management plan monitoring and evaluation objectives
  • 1.2 Investigate and assess attitudes and land management practices of stakeholders for inclusion in monitoring and evaluation program
  • 1.3 Document investigation outcomes and objectives of monitoring and evaluation
2. Develop procedures for monitoring and evaluation
  • 2.1 Identify target pests and select monitoring sites
  • 2.2 Specify sampling parameters
  • 2.3 Identify economic and environmental impact to be monitored
  • 2.4 Identify factors that trigger an emergency response
  • 2.5 Define reporting procedures for the pest management plan
  • 2.6 Define verification and analysis procedures of sampling results
  • 2.7 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording the economic and environmental impact of pests
  • 2.8 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording pest abundance
  • 2.9 Develop a schedule of monitoring with verifiable milestones for pest management plan
3. Document the monitoring program
  • 3.1 Design recording documents and forms
  • 3.2 Document procedures and recording systems
  • 3.3 Distribute procedures and recording systems to stakeholders
  • 3.4 Verify pest monitoring program conforms with local, regional, state and national pest management strategies
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