Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess andcontrol plant movement health risk
- The health and certification of plants and plant products moving into the country, state or territory are verified as meeting all commonwealth, state or territory requirements.
- The health of plants and plant products is certified for international, interstate and/or intrastate movement in accordance with certification requirements.
- Plants and plant products are inspected for pest and disease infestation and necessary treatments are recommended and monitored in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Clients are provided with timely and accurate information and training on requirements in relation to the movement of plants and plant products.
- Compliance/accreditation/interstate certification agreements are entered into where appropriate and audited in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Identify potential risks associated with the movement of plants and plant products
- Common risks associated with the interaction of production location, crop and plant pests and diseases are identified.
- The implications of pre-harvest and post-harvest preventative and disinfestation methods for plant and plant product health, human health and the environment are analysed.
- The implications of packaging types and technologies, storage conditions and production techniques for plant and plant product health are analysed.
- Participate in the development of strategies to manage plant movement health risk
- Statistical information on plants and plant products is accessed and used in the development of risk management strategies.
- Plant and plant product sector quality standards and principles are identified and applied.
- Existing strategies to manage plant and plant product movement health risk are reviewed and updated in response to industry developments and needs.
- New strategies to manage plant and plant product movement health risk are developed where necessary in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- Implement strategies to manage plant movement health risk
- Strategies to manage plant and plant product movement health risk are implemented in consultation with relevant industry and government bodies.
- Information to facilitate compliance with risk management strategies is provided to clients in accordance with their needs in terms of its range, depth and form of presentation.
- Monitor the outcomes of strategies to manage plant movement health risk
- Processes to monitor the required outcomes of strategies to manage plant and plant product movement health risk are developed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- The outcomes of strategies to manage plant and plant product movement health risk are monitored and recommendations made where possible for continuous improvement.