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AHCPCM403
Implement an integrated pest management program

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement an integrated pest management program.

It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess weed, pest and disease infestations

1.1 Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs

1.2 Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in program development

1.3 Assess size and scope of infestation

1.4 Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and enterprise policy

1.5 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability

2. Plan appropriate integrated treatments for weeds, pests and diseases

2.1 Develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program, ensuring treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products in line with enterprise practice

2.2 Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation

2.3 Choose treatments which provide a suitable response to infestations, having regard to cost of damage, cost of infestation, marketing requirements, withholding periods and sustainable horticultural practices

2.4 Seek professional assistance as required

3. Implement weed, pest and disease control measures

3.1 Ensure control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives

3.2 Develop and implement monitoring procedures

3.3 Instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan

3.4 Monitor prevention program and undertake remedial action where necessary

3.5 Monitor control procedures and undertake remedial action where necessary

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation

develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program

develop and implement monitoring procedures

instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan

oversee the implementation of an IPM pest management plan

monitor costs of pest management plan to meet budget requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for integrated pest management

application techniques for chemical and non-chemical treatments

concept and principles of Integrated Pest Management

cost/benefit analysis relevant to selection of weed, pest and disease control measures

crop and plant scouting and monitoring

ecological impacts of different control treatments

integration of weed, pest and disease control measures

lifecycles of hosts, predators and pests and diseases

sustainable horticultural practices

weeds and pests of specific horticultural enterprises

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assess weed, pest and disease infestations

1.1 Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs

1.2 Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in program development

1.3 Assess size and scope of infestation

1.4 Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and enterprise policy

1.5 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability

2. Plan appropriate integrated treatments for weeds, pests and diseases

2.1 Develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program, ensuring treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products in line with enterprise practice

2.2 Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation

2.3 Choose treatments which provide a suitable response to infestations, having regard to cost of damage, cost of infestation, marketing requirements, withholding periods and sustainable horticultural practices

2.4 Seek professional assistance as required

3. Implement weed, pest and disease control measures

3.1 Ensure control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives

3.2 Develop and implement monitoring procedures

3.3 Instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan

3.4 Monitor prevention program and undertake remedial action where necessary

3.5 Monitor control procedures and undertake remedial action where necessary

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation

develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program

develop and implement monitoring procedures

instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan

oversee the implementation of an IPM pest management plan

monitor costs of pest management plan to meet budget requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for integrated pest management

application techniques for chemical and non-chemical treatments

concept and principles of Integrated Pest Management

cost/benefit analysis relevant to selection of weed, pest and disease control measures

crop and plant scouting and monitoring

ecological impacts of different control treatments

integration of weed, pest and disease control measures

lifecycles of hosts, predators and pests and diseases

sustainable horticultural practices

weeds and pests of specific horticultural enterprises

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs 
Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in program development 
Assess size and scope of infestation 
Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and enterprise policy 
Report conditions likely to impact on business viability 
Develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program, ensuring treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products in line with enterprise practice 
Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation 
Choose treatments which provide a suitable response to infestations, having regard to cost of damage, cost of infestation, marketing requirements, withholding periods and sustainable horticultural practices 
Seek professional assistance as required 
Ensure control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives 
Develop and implement monitoring procedures 
Instruct and supervise others to carry out work according to the IPM plan 
Monitor prevention program and undertake remedial action where necessary 
Monitor control procedures and undertake remedial action where necessary 

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