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Implement vertebrate pest control program

Implement vertebrate pest control program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCVPT302A
State Code
D7267
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
24/06/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the process of planning and implementing a strategy for the control of vertebrate pests in a rural environment and defines the standard required to: use and handle hazardous substances; carry out inspections to assess infestations; identify species and nature of vertebrate pest; calculate vertebrate pest numbers and estimate resources and materials appropriate to implement control program; determine and implement control methods with due care and humane treatment; and dispose of carcasses according to established industry standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess requirements for pest control
  • 1.1. Vertebrate pest control requirements are assessed and clarified according to enterprise objectives.
  • 1.2. Inspections are carried out to ascertain type and severity of pest infestations.
  • 1.3. Control agents and methods of application to prevent, control or manage vertebrate pests are determined.
  • 1.4. Control program is developed for implementation according to enterprise requirements.
2. Prepare to implement control program
  • 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • 2.2. Equipment and materials required to support the implementation of control program are arranged.
  • 2.3. Relevant licences and permits are obtained according to legislative requirements.
  • 2.4. Safe working practices are observed and followed according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
3. Control vertebrate pests
  • 3.1. Control program is implemented according to OHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Safeguards are employed to ensure that targeted pests are controlled and all other species remain unharmed.
  • 3.3. Integrated health management is considered and implemented as required.
  • 3.4. Environmental impacts are assessed and controlled according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
4. Complete control program
  • 4.1. Carcasses and control agents are disposed of according to environmental and industry codes of practice.
  • 4.2. Control program and outcomes are reviewed and evaluated for future best practice and planning management.
  • 4.3. Equipment and work areas are cleaned and returned to operating order according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.4. Relevant information is documented and maintained to industry standards and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Vertebrate pests may include:
animal species, such as wild birds
rats and mice
feral cats
feral pigs
foxes
those identified in biosecurity codes of practice.
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:
use and handle hazardous substances
carry out inspections to assess infestations
identify species and nature of vertebrate pest
calculate vertebrate pest numbers and estimate resources and materials appropriate to implement control program
determine control methods with due care and humane treatment
dispose of carcasses according to established industry standards.
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
S3522 RTE3406A Implement vertebrate pest control program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ01 AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan Unit of competency