Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCARB704 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct an entomology research project
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCARB704 - Conduct an entomology research project |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct an entomology research project.This unit applies to individuals with broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines or areas of practice and cognitive, technical and communication skills to demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement and responsibility in undertaking complex self-directed work and learning to provide specialist advice and functions.The role involves the self-directed application of specialised knowledge in arboriculture with substantial depth in areas of tree pathology and entomology.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. It is an industry requirement that competency in this unit requires the identification by anatomical, morphological and taxonomical features of insect specimens, compiled into a collection of a minimum of one hundred (100) specimens of arboricultural concern or benefit from at least four (4) orders of insects. The collection may be digital and/or physical, correctly labelled and containing information on: date of collection location of collection host where applicable insect genus, and species where possible. It is an industry requirement that research projects and management strategies include two or more of the following inter-disciplinary programs, and must focus on a specified insect or closely related insect species: Conceive, design, and implement safe and efficacious control strategies Research and develop alternative management strategies Investigate the longevity, infectivity, and virulence Monitor and assess infestation levels of outbreaks Design and implement biocontrol strategies using predators, parasitoids, and entomopathogenic fungi Design and implement methods for monitoring and assessment of population dynamics and distribution of tree pest species Conduct and evaluate a comparative ecological field study investigating efficacy and compatibility Trial and research a management plan for a phytophagous insect Trial and research a breeding program for a beneficial insect Conduct research of three model systems to examine tritrophic effects of susceptibility Design, implement, investigate, evaluate and report on tritrophic interactions Investigate preference and survivability Design projects investigating the subsequent risk analysis and tests required Develop a tree pest survey strategy Research and report on geographical or climatic distribution Coordinate an international and domestic multidisciplinary collaborative research initiative Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit. Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include: equipment: computer word processing software internet connection digital camera with macro diagnostic tools including sounding hammer, trowel, probe, cordless drill soil testing equipment digital dissection microscope 10 -100x compound microscope microtome, staining and slide mounting equipment slides and coverslips temporary/permanent mountant histochemical stains materials: entomology research paper insect collection/database of pests and vectors Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency. Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have: entomology vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed current entomology skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Research Insects |
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Element: Construct professional resource collections |
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Element: Research and assess tree-pest and vector interactions |
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Element: Evaluate control systems |
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Element: Present results |
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