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Plan and implement a biosecurity program

Plan and implement a biosecurity program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO401
State Code
OCU03
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
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify potential biosecurity threats, conduct a risk assessment and develop, implement and review a biosecurity program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills to provide solutions to technical and unpredictable problems. They work autonomously, instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope threats and hazards for a biosecurity program
  • 1.1 Collate and interpret biosecurity advice, standards and protocols according to the biosecurity plan
  • 1.2 Confirm known biosecurity threats to workplace operations
  • 1.3 Identify current potential incursion points for property and workplace operations
  • 1.4 Incorporate the objectives of biosecurity plan for workplace operations
2. Conduct a biosecurity risk assessment
  • 2.1 Investigate workplace activity and practices for potential biosecurity hazards and assess the risks
  • 2.2 Identify and assess control measures to mitigate risk for resources entering and leaving the workplace
  • 2.3 Identify and assess procedures to manage human activity and movement
  • 2.4 Identify and assess control measures for vehicles and equipment to reduce biosecurity threats
3. Document biosecurity program
  • 3.1 Collate controls for identified biosecurity hazards and risks
  • 3.2 Identify resources for implementing identified controls
  • 3.3 Prioritise biosecurity activity within financial limits of management
  • 3.4 Combine control measures into a biosecurity program according to workplace operations
4. Prepare for training and keeping records
  • 4.1 Develop a communication program for informing work team and visitors of biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2 Identify and document training requirements for work team and visitors for biosecurity controls
  • 4.3 Develop record keeping procedures for monitoring program according to biosecurity plan
5. Implement and monitor biosecurity program
  • 5.1 Induct and train work team and visitors according to biosecurity plan
  • 5.2 Monitor work team and visitor adherence to biosecurity procedures
  • 5.3 Monitor effectiveness of biosecurity program against the planned goals
6. Review biosecurity program
  • 6.1 Review outcomes of biosecurity program implementation against planned goals
  • 6.2 Identify and record inconsistencies between implementation and goals
  • 6.3 Compile recommendations to rectify inconsistencies for future programs
  • 6.4 Record and report recommendations for biosecurity programs according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT52 AHCBIO403 Plan and implement a farm or enterprise biosecurity plan Unit of competency