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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for assessment
   • Determine frequency of assessment for particular forest area, and calculate size of sample area from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.
   • Research pests and diseases for the area.
   • Select methods of pest and disease measurement according to the forest management plan.
   • Locate and adhere to site environmental protection measures.
2. Implement pests and diseases assessment
   • Select method of assessment with regard to the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines.
   • Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.
   • Organise schedule for the site assessment in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel
   • Obtain permits or licences required for the assessment.
   • Direct personnel to undertake the assessment and collect the data on pests and diseases
   • Communicate regularly with contractors and operational staff to ensure smooth operation and progress.
   • Review and report on data retrieved from the assessment.
3. Monitor and review assessment
   • Check compliance with environmental protection measures, relevant legislation and regulations.
   • Monitor operational staff and contractors during the assessment phase and address problems or issues promptly.
   • Monitor and review operational activities for potential improvements.
   • Review assessment method for potential improvements.
   • Record and report on assessment results according to organisational procedures.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting a pests and diseases assessment

identify the physical, biological, and environmental indicators of the presence of pests and diseases found in a forest

accurately and safely measure the numbers of pests in a sample area

coordinate people, resources and equipment for an efficient assessment for pests and diseases

identify methods of improvement for an assessment of pests and diseases

accurately interpret data on pests and diseases

record and report on the outcomes of an assessment of pests and diseases.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for conducting pest and disease assessment

environmental protection requirements in relation to conducting a pests and diseases assessment

organisational policies and procedures for conducting pest and disease assessment

types of pests and diseases including:

Fauna, including avian fauna, rodents, feral cats and wild dogs, and insects

Flora including weeds and creeping plants and diseases that affect plants

methods and techniques to assess animal populations, diseases, pests and weeds

methods for measuring and collecting data on pests and diseases

safe use and application of tools and equipment used to conduct a pest and disease assessment

procedures to obtain a permit or licence to conduct an assessment

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