List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Maintain a biosecure area to prevent disease transmission through the use of physical barriers and hygiene practices | 1.1 Maintain a controlled access perimeter to funnel authorised traffic through control points 1.2 Establish and implement procedures for all staff and equipment to cross the controlled access perimeter into the controlled access zone 1.3 Restrict entry of workers and equipment into the controlled access zone by transferring inputs, waste and products through access points on the controlled access perimeter 1.4 Maintain restricted access perimeters and restricted zones 1.5 Prioritise access to restricted zones on the risks and potential impacts of infection being carried into the zone |
2. Implement biosecurity procedures to manage visitors | 2.1 Define the risk level of visitors by gathering information before the visit and during sign in 2.2 Establish procedures for higher risk visitors 2.3 Maintain clear signage to direct traffic and discourage unauthorised visitors 2.4 Communicate the requirements for entry to visitors before they arrive on site 2.5 Keep visitor parking separate to prevent staff vehicle or traffic way contamination 2.6 Develop a questionnaire to be completed and signed by visitors to establish their risk levels 2.7 Develop and post criteria for banning visitors including those who fail to make pre-arrangements 2.8 Maintain visitor log books to allow traceability of any subsequent disease issues |
3. Apply sanitation practices and personnel movements to reduce the risk of disease | 3.1 Monitor and adjust drainage to ensure water doesn't collect and stand 3.2 Implement and monitor hygiene and clothing procedures for entry to the site 3.3 Establish and maintain well-defined transition zones for entering restricted zones 3.4 Select disinfectants that are appropriate for surfaces and water quality 3.5 Develop and implement standard operating procedures for cleaning and sanitising facilities, tools and equipment 3.6 Ensure staff movements and animal exposures are from most susceptible animals to least susceptible 3.7 Ensure boot dips are used correctly and recharged frequently |
4. Implement an integrated strategy for pests to reduce the risk of disease | 4.1 Maintain facilities to eliminate potential points of entry for pests 4.2 Screen all inputs such as feed, fertiliser and animals to reduce the likelihood of pests being introduced 4.3 Monitor pest numbers through the use of counts or other indicators 4.4 Use good sanitation and hygiene to break pest cycles and eliminate pest habitat 4.5 Control or exclude pests from output storage areas 4.6 Reduce pest numbers by use of an integrated approach using a combination of biological, chemical, behavioural and mechanical controls 4.7 Rotate pesticides periodically to overcome resistance in pest populations 4.8 Document and evaluate pest control measures in response to effectiveness over time |
5. Manage outputs to reduce the risk of disease | 5.1 Remove and store outputs such as garbage for later removal or disposal 5.2 Locate storage areas for outputs in low-traffic areas and managed to prevent cross-contamination and comply with environmental legislation 5.3 Implement a mortality management strategy using alternatives such as burial, composting, rendering or incineration |
6. Review the implementation of biosecurity measures | 6.1 Use record keeping of biosecurity procedures to reduce risk of disease 6.2 Monitor effectiveness and progress of control activities and compare with planned objectives 6.3 Ensure standards and protocols for the monitoring of sheds and facilities are adhered to as part of work duties 6.4 Address issues and concerns with biosecurity and amend procedures where required 6.5 Revise control activities as required to address relevant protocols, maintain cost-effectiveness including appropriate resource allocation and contain wider impacts 6.6 Review staff training and induction records to ensure they are able to implement all biosecurity requirements appropriate to their position |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
manage and maintain quarantine
implement and monitor quarantine area sanitation
disinfect facilities
plan and implement pest control strategies
establish a biosecure area
manage visitor access and the storage and movement of inputs and outputs for biosecurity
develop sanitation procedures to reduce the risk of disease
apply integrated pest management practices to control pests in a biosecure area
ensure staff are aware of and follow biosecurity procedures
review biosecurity status based on records system
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
diseases and pests that pose a threat and their likely causes of spread
principles of risk management applied to biosecurity
requirements for personal hygiene and quarantine procedures for site entry
principles of disinfecting a site
safe use of chemicals and cleaning agents
integrated pest management and rotation of chemical pest controls
cleaning and disinfecting procedures
work health and safety, environmental and biosecurity legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures
record keeping requirements
reporting incidents or issues
safety practices related to use of equipment and materials used in cleaning and pest control
basic requirements for ensuring thewelfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice, where animals are affected by biosecurity plans