Unit of competency Outline
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Implement pest management strategies
Implement pest management strategies
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG308
AHCPMG308
State Code
BAN87
BAN87
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the implementation of a pest management plan for weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pest management strategy implementation
- 1.1 Access and interpret the pest management plan and discuss requirements with supervisor
- 1.2 Determine declared species in legislation
- 1.3 Identify concepts of the pest management plan and impact on implementation
- 1.4 Identify key stakeholders and take into consideration their opinions about the pest management plan
- 1.5 Identify, select and prepare resources required for implementation
- 1.6 Identify health and safety hazards, risks and controls required according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
- 1.7 Identify select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
- 1.8 Identify budgetary constraints for pest management plan and ensure planned activity is within budget
2. Assess targeted pest
- 2.1 Identify the targeted pest and determine pest characteristics
- 2.2 Identify pest management control method according to workplace procedures
- 2.3 Identify pest status according to location, land use, legislative requirements, benefits and damage caused
- 2.4 Assess target area for hazards, environmental risks and conflicting outcomes with pest management plan,
3. Implement the pest management plan
- 3.1 Use safeguards to ensure that the target pest is controlled, and other species remain unharmed according to plan outcomes
- 3.2 Assess and control environmental impacts and use biosecurity and sustainability principles as outlined in the plan
- 3.3 Use appropriate application processes and techniques to achieve desired period of control
- 3.4 Ensure animal welfare, property, stock and duty of care comply with federal and state legislation
- 3.5 Assess the effectiveness of the plan using relevant monitoring techniques and survey data
- 3.6 Apply follow-up controls to manage reinfestation according to procedures
4. Complete activities pertaining to the pest management plan
- 4.1 Dispose of pest waste according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
- 4.2 Review and assess outcomes of the plan with supervisor to inform future pest management plans
- 4.3 Complete required documentation and make recommendations to supervisor according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Clean, store and maintain equipment, tools and machinery
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