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Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program

Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBER504
State Code
OCT58
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
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and implement a biosecurity emergency control program.The unit applies to individuals who have been appointed or engaged to undertake an operations management role within a biosecurity emergency incursion response and who take personal responsibility for their own work and the work of others and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They 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. Initiate biosecurity emergency management protocols
  • 1.1 Identify, source or develop control procedures required to manage a biosecurity emergency control program according to legislation, standards, protocols and site conditions
  • 1.2 Implement operational objectives and plans within personal area of responsibility
  • 1.3 Contribute to plans and strategies developed by others
  • 1.4 Source resources for incursion according to resource plan
2. Direct implementation of biosecurity emergency control procedures
  • 2.1 Manage activities, work teams and resources of biosecurity emergency control procedures according to operational plan, specified guidelines and site conditions
  • 2.2 Prepare and disseminate reports on progress of biosecurity emergency control according to standards and protocols
  • 2.3 Implement and verify management system functionality
3. Monitor biosecurity emergency control procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor biosecurity emergency status for site according to operational objectives and control plan
  • 3.2 Monitor and review outcomes of biosecurity emergency control procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor resources, availability and expenditure and assess adequacy for program
  • 3.4 Monitor effectiveness and completeness of records of biosecurity emergency control information management system
4. Review biosecurity emergency control program
  • 4.1 Review and revise biosecurity emergency control plans and procedures
  • 4.2 Review, reallocate or acquire resource requirements according to program outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ84 AHCBER502 Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program Unit of competency