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Identify pest control strategies

Identify pest control strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP017
State Code
AVZ47
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor pest problems in the community that could potentially affect the health of householders and community members and identify appropriate methods of control.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will demonstrate judgement and limited responsibility within defined guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential pest problems in the community
  • 1.1 Monitor signs of pest problems in the household and community that could potentially pose a risk to people’s health
  • 1.2 Identify environmental conditions contributing to problems
  • 1.3 Discuss potential problems with householders and community members to ascertain the nature and extent of problems
  • 1.4 Identify type of pest, activity level and location of harbourages
  • 1.5 Estimate density of infestation from available evidence of pest activity
  • 1.6 Report findings in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
2. Identify strategies to assist with the control of pests in the community
  • 2.1 Seek information on strategies and methods to control different pests in the community
  • 2.2 Obtain information on advantages and disadvantages and any obstacles that may exist in relation to various methods
  • 2.3 Seek additional advice from key people and outside agencies
3. Determine the best form of pest eradication or control methods for the community
  • 3.1 Discuss potential strategies with the organisation, community and relevant others to determine the best course of action
  • 3.2 Assess options to determine the most effective solutions for the identified problem
  • 3.3 Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor
  • 3.4 Identify and action issues requiring referrals to key people and outside agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8460 HLTPOP409C Identify pest control strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS14 HLTPOP033 Identify pest control strategies Unit of competency