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Define the pest problem in a local area

Define the pest problem in a local area

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG401A
State Code
D7128
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers defining the pest problem in a local area and defines the standard required to: determine the lifecycle, distribution and loss of production caused by the pest; document the economic losses and environmental risks and impacts of the pest; develop control measures based on a combination of strategies to control the pest at its most vulnerable stage with minimal environmental impact; establish the costs and benefits of implementing the selected control strategies; select management options to eradicate or manage the pest across a local region; and negotiate an action plan to implement the management options across the local area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the land use process for the local area affected by the target pest problem
  • 1.1. Consultation with local land users and other relevant stakeholders in the affected area is documented.
  • 1.2. Desired land management and/or production outcomes are identified.
  • 1.3. Performance criteria for measuring local land management and/or production outcomes are determined.
  • 1.4. Critical activities required to achieve the desired outcomes are identified.
  • 1.5. Local land management and/or production process is mapped against the annual planning cycle.
  • 1.6. Local land management and/or production process budget is determined.
2. Analyse the pest problem in the local area
  • 2.1. Target pest population distribution within the affected local area is determined in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 2.2. Target pest population data supplied by stakeholders is validated.
  • 2.3. Other relevant data on target pest population are obtained.
  • 2.4. Factors which influence the target pest population and distribution within the local area are described.
  • 2.5. Pest life cycle is documented.
3. Determine critical control points for management of the pest problem
  • 3.1. Periods of greatest risk in the local land management and/or production process are identified in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 3.2. Periods of target pest vulnerability within the life cycle are identified.
  • 3.3. Local land management and/or production process map and target pest life cycle map are consolidated.
  • 3.4. Critical points for controlling pest populations and/or changing land management or production practices within the annual planning cycle are determined in consultation with other stakeholders.
4. Document and collate the impacts of the pest
  • 4.1. Economic losses resulting from the pest presence are measured or estimated in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 4.2. Environmental impacts from the pest presence are measured or estimated in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 4.3. Potential risks relating to exotic disease are defined.
  • 4.4. Pest problem is documented according to industry and enterprise standards and guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pest problems may include:
the range of weeds, vertebrate and invertebrate pests.
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:
determine the lifecycle, distribution and loss of production caused by the pest
document the economic losses and environmental risks and impacts of the pest
develop control measures based on a combination of strategies to control the pest at its most vulnerable stage with minimal environmental impact
establish the costs and benefits of implementing the selected control strategies
select management options to eradicate or manage the pest across a local region
negotiate an action plan to implement the management options across the local area.
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
S2643 RTD4402A Define the pest problem in a local area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem Unit of competency