Required skills

high level interpretation of information to determine distribution of pests in relation to biology climate and vegetation

working with other technical experts

use literacy skills to fulfil job roles as required by the organisation The level of skill may range from reading and understanding documentation to completion of written reports

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record complex workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of a range of biological survey methods

detailed knowledge of application of biometric principles to biological survey design

detailed knowledge of biology of groups of pests and pathogens relevant to survey

detailed knowledge of types and distribution of hosts relevant to survey

knowledge of plant and animal industries and potential impact of incursions

legislation and regulations defining and affecting management of incursions

Australian Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan PLANTPLAN

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below

assessment must confirm ones ability to develop and document a plant pest survey strategy according to prevailing standards and protocols

Context of and specific resources for assessment

For valid assessment one must have opportunities to participate in exercises case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to develop a plant pest survey strategy

The candidate must also have access to a functioning control centre or a control centre established for a plant pest response simulation exercise

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and will most appropriately be assessed in an emergency disease or plant pest response simulation exercise or in responses to an emergency disease or plant pest incursion

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

The skills and knowledge required to plan and oversee an emergency disease or plant pest control program must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts including the ability to deal with unplanned events For example this could include work within control centres established for other emergency diseases or plant pest incursions

Biological and dispersal characteristics may include:

Types of survey required may include:

Standards and protocols that may apply include:

Diagnostic tests selected may include:

Instructions for survey teams may cover:

Resources required may include:

Technical experts to consult may include:

Appropriate authorities may include: