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Ensure compliance with pest legislation

Ensure compliance with pest legislation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG402
State Code
OCT40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and investigate non-compliances with pest legislation and act on non-compliance issues.The unit applies to individuals who take a lead role in implementing pest management procedures and work autonomously, instruct, and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Pest control legislation and regulations apply in all states and territories and must be adhered to. User are advised to check details with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify non-compliance with legislation
  • 1.1 Identify and record alleged non-compliance with pest control legislation
  • 1.2 Report allegation to authority according to workplace procedures
2. Investigate non-compliance
  • 2.1 Determine land ownership, identity and responsibility of stakeholders accused of non-compliance
  • 2.2 Investigate and collect evidence for alleged non-compliance of pest control legislation
  • 2.3 Notify stakeholders of non-compliance of pest control legislation
  • 2.4 Provide stakeholder with advice and estimates on rectifying non-compliance
  • 2.5 Conduct investigations and communications according to privacy, right of entry, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Record investigation activity, actions and advice according to workplace procedures
3. Act on non-compliance issues
  • 3.1 Produce and issue notices of non-compliance to stakeholders
  • 3.2 Collate investigations, evidence and findings into a final report
  • 3.3 Advise stakeholder of outcomes of investigations and findings according to legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Provide support to stakeholders during implementation of rectifications according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM42 AHCPMG411 Ensure compliance with pest legislation Unit of competency