Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for predator and pest control
- Problem species and their behavioural traits that have potential effects on cultured or held stock are recognised.
- Behaviour and intensity of predators and pests, including any abnormal behaviour in stock, are observed and reported to supervisor.
- Instructions are received from supervisor and carried out.
- Check and maintain predator and pest control structures and equipment
- Assistance with erecting or installing control structures and equipment is given.
- Regular and routine inspections on control structures and equipment are carried out and major problems reported to supervisor.
- Basic repairs and maintenance are carried out.
- Wildlife are relocated safely.
- Vegetation or other materials that can harbour or shelter pests and predators is cleared or removed.
- Assist with disposal of wastes and mortalities
- Complete post- predator and pest control activities
- Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared
- Relevant predator and pest control data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked
- Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of predator and pest control, and recommendations made for improvements
- Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified.