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Develop a pest survey strategy

Develop a pest survey strategy

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG510
State Code
BAT85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
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
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a plant pest survey strategy to determine the presence, distribution and prevalence of pest plants, vertebrates and/or invertebrates. The work may be conducted as part of an emergency response to an incursion or as part of routine surveillance and must be conducted in accordance with established standards and protocols.The unit applies to individuals who undertake a role within a pest incursion response and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They are accountable for the work of others within broad parameters and analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design
  • 1.1 Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest
  • 1.2 Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest
  • 1.3 Identify the geographical distribution of the host
  • 1.4 Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed
2. Develop survey methodology
  • 2.1 Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion
  • 2.2 Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts
  • 2.3 Incorporate quality assurance standards, legislative requirements and codes of practice into survey methodology and documentation
  • 2.4 Select diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples
  • 2.5 Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan
  • 2.6 Determine review processes to evaluate survey program
  • 2.7 Develop instructions for survey teams
3. Determine the resources and obtain approvals for survey design
  • 3.1 Determine and document resources required for survey activities in consultation with technical experts
  • 3.2 Document survey design according to protocols, industry standards and workplace health and safety policies
  • 3.3 Submit survey design to authorising agency for approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7142 AHCPMG601A Develop a plant pest survey strategy Unit of competency