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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design
  2. Develop survey methodology
  3. Determine the resources required
  4. Obtain approval for the survey design
  5. Determine post-survey review processes

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

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:

produce a pest survey strategy in accordance with local, regional, State/Territory and national pest management strategies

write work instructions for survey teams

work with other technical experts

analyse biological information for survey design

develop survey methodology appropriate for target pest, environment and terrain

prepare plans to workplace and authority standards

develop review processes according to workplace requirements

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate detailed knowledge of:

biometric principles to biological survey design

the biology of groups of pests and pathogens relevant to the survey

the types and distribution of hosts relevant to the survey

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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

pest biology, behaviour and lifecycles

diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples

resources required for survey activities