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Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response

Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBER404
State Code
OCS76
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct field surveillance for identifying potential biosecurity threats, to gather evidence to confirm a diagnosis and to implement a response to contain the emergency.The unit applies to individuals who have been appointed or engaged in a supervisory role in a surveillance response team. Field surveillance teams work under instructions from the local control centre Operations Manager. The individuals take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They use discretion and judgement 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. Prepare for surveillance activities
  • 1.1 Receive and confirm information on incursion with Operations Manager
  • 1.2 Confirm proposed surveillance activities
  • 1.3 Clarify legal implications and powers of authority with Operations Manager
  • 1.4 Identify, select and prepare resources required to undertake surveillance
  • 1.5 Notify stakeholders of site visit and legal obligations
  • 1.6 Decontaminate equipment and resources according to site biosecurity procedures
  • 1.7 Identify hazards, assess risks and select and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
2. Conduct and finalise surveillance activities
  • 2.1 Identify signs of emergency disease or pest at sites according to surveillance plan
  • 2.2 Collect samples for a diagnosis according to biosecurity standards and protocols
  • 2.3 Handle, package and dispatch diagnostic samples according to biosecurity standards and protocols
  • 2.4 Contain emergency disease or pest in a timely manner according to authorised information from control centre and biosecurity procedures
  • 2.5 Collect information for managing emergency disease or pest outbreak and report results to operations manager
  • 2.6 Provide directions for stakeholders to follow according to control centre instructions
  • 2.7 Decontaminate personnel, equipment and vehicles according to biosecurity standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM60 AHCBER402 Carry out field surveillance for a specific emergency disease or plant pest Unit of competency