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AHCPMG412
Develop a pest management plan

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a pest management plan. It covers the process of identifying the activities required to meet the objectives of the organisation and the coordination of human and physical resources in order to achieve those objectives.

Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these. The pest problem may be in a local or broader regional area.

This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.

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Evidence Required

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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. Determine goals of the plan

1.1 Determine scope of the plan

1.2 Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals

1.3 Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of plan

2. Set specific objectives for the pest management plan

2.1 Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders

2.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives

3. Identify activities required to achieve specific objectives

3.1 Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders

3.2 Select and schedule activities according to critical control points in the target pests’ life cycle and the land management and production activity cycles in accordance with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice

3.3 Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and work health and safety

3.4 Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences

3.5 Determine monitoring methods and procedures

3.6 Determine control methods relevant to the plan

3.7 Identify site clean-up requirements

3.8 Identify biosecurity issues and prepare contingency plans

4. Estimate resources required to complete required activities

4.1 Determine human and physical resources required for plan

4.2 Estimate cost of plan

5. Finalise plan

5.1 Prioritise activities in plan

5.2 Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval

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:

develop a pest management plan that is guided by local, State or Territory and Federal strategies and the defined pest problem, in consultation with stakeholders

scope geographical area, landscape and land uses within area and stakeholders

develop specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based objectives

estimate costs of pest management methods appropriate to the defined pest problem

prioritise activities according to budgetary constraints

incorporate work health and safety policies and procedures into pest management plan

apply appropriate biosecurity measures to the plan

address animal welfare practices in the plan

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

project planning and management processes

how to identify activities required to achieve specific objectives

factors that impact on selection of pest management activities, including:

pest behaviour

pest population dynamics and economic and environmental thresholds

target pest biology and lifecycles

potential diseases or toxicity risks

relevant local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies

the principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests

land management and production processes of targeted area

Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities

chemical, biological, physical and habitat control techniques for pest management

pest control methods and techniques

requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

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. Determine goals of the plan

1.1 Determine scope of the plan

1.2 Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals

1.3 Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of plan

2. Set specific objectives for the pest management plan

2.1 Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders

2.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives

3. Identify activities required to achieve specific objectives

3.1 Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders

3.2 Select and schedule activities according to critical control points in the target pests’ life cycle and the land management and production activity cycles in accordance with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice

3.3 Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and work health and safety

3.4 Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences

3.5 Determine monitoring methods and procedures

3.6 Determine control methods relevant to the plan

3.7 Identify site clean-up requirements

3.8 Identify biosecurity issues and prepare contingency plans

4. Estimate resources required to complete required activities

4.1 Determine human and physical resources required for plan

4.2 Estimate cost of plan

5. Finalise plan

5.1 Prioritise activities in plan

5.2 Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval

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:

develop a pest management plan that is guided by local, State or Territory and Federal strategies and the defined pest problem, in consultation with stakeholders

scope geographical area, landscape and land uses within area and stakeholders

develop specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based objectives

estimate costs of pest management methods appropriate to the defined pest problem

prioritise activities according to budgetary constraints

incorporate work health and safety policies and procedures into pest management plan

apply appropriate biosecurity measures to the plan

address animal welfare practices in the plan

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

project planning and management processes

how to identify activities required to achieve specific objectives

factors that impact on selection of pest management activities, including:

pest behaviour

pest population dynamics and economic and environmental thresholds

target pest biology and lifecycles

potential diseases or toxicity risks

relevant local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies

the principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests

land management and production processes of targeted area

Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities

chemical, biological, physical and habitat control techniques for pest management

pest control methods and techniques

requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

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
Determine scope of the plan 
Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals 
Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of plan 
Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders 
Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives 
Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders 
Select and schedule activities according to critical control points in the target pests’ life cycle and the land management and production activity cycles in accordance with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice 
Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and work health and safety 
Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences 
Determine monitoring methods and procedures 
Determine control methods relevant to the plan 
Identify site clean-up requirements 
Identify biosecurity issues and prepare contingency plans 
Determine human and physical resources required for plan 
Estimate cost of plan 
Prioritise activities in plan 
Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval 

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