Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPMG305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Survey pests

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPMG305 - Survey pests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to survey pest abundance by conducting ground counts, aerial counts or both.Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.Work may be conducted as part of an emergency response to an incursion or as part of routine surveillance. It must be conducted to comply with the organisation’s pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program and in accordance with established standards and protocols.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to conduct survey
  • Access the organisation's pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program documents
  • Map location and boundaries for the count and obtain required permits
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop trust and effective working relationships
  • Identify natural areas and features
  • Confirm location of habitats and the range of movement of the target pest
  • Determine items of direct evidence of the pest to be counted and survey method
  • Determine time and duration of the count and notify relevant personnel
  • Identify safety hazards and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the selected survey method
  • Identify environmental risks and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the count
  • Check serviceability of resources required to complete the count
       
Element: Conduct survey and record observations
  • Operate equipment appropriately
  • Conduct count within boundaries of specified location
  • Record observations of direct evidence of the target pest and report to supervisor
  • Clean and store equipment and materials
  • Apply animal welfare policies and procedures when conducting survey
       


Evidence Required

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. Prepare to conduct survey

1.1 Access the organisation's pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program documents

1.2 Map location and boundaries for the count and obtain required permits

1.3 Work with key stakeholders to develop trust and effective working relationships

1.4 Identify natural areas and features

1.5 Confirm location of habitats and the range of movement of the target pest

1.6 Determine items of direct evidence of the pest to be counted and survey method

1.7 Determine time and duration of the count and notify relevant personnel

1.8 Identify safety hazards and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the selected survey method

1.9 Identify environmental risks and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the count

1.10 Check serviceability of resources required to complete the count

2. Conduct survey and record observations

2.1 Operate equipment appropriately

2.2 Conduct count within boundaries of specified location

2.3 Record observations of direct evidence of the target pest and report to supervisor

2.4 Clean and store equipment and materials

2.5 Apply animal welfare policies and procedures when conducting survey

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:

organise and complete a pest survey according to the organisation’s pest management plan and survey strategy

recognise signs or evidence of common pest

count, add and record observations

operate equipment safely and in accordance with organisation workplace procedures

clean and store the equipment at the conclusion of the job

take appropriate safety precautions for all pest survey activities

apply appropriate animal welfare practices in the context of own work

use appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

survey techniques appropriate to the geography and type of pest being surveyed

precautions to be taken when aerial observation is employed as a survey method

the basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

relevant parts of the organisation's pest management plan and survey strategy

survey techniques that may be used

the types of permits that may be required

range of pest species in pest survey plan

pest behaviour and habitats including areas that have a high probability of infestation

direct evidence of range of pests included in pest management plan

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to conduct survey

1.1 Access the organisation's pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program documents

1.2 Map location and boundaries for the count and obtain required permits

1.3 Work with key stakeholders to develop trust and effective working relationships

1.4 Identify natural areas and features

1.5 Confirm location of habitats and the range of movement of the target pest

1.6 Determine items of direct evidence of the pest to be counted and survey method

1.7 Determine time and duration of the count and notify relevant personnel

1.8 Identify safety hazards and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the selected survey method

1.9 Identify environmental risks and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the count

1.10 Check serviceability of resources required to complete the count

2. Conduct survey and record observations

2.1 Operate equipment appropriately

2.2 Conduct count within boundaries of specified location

2.3 Record observations of direct evidence of the target pest and report to supervisor

2.4 Clean and store equipment and materials

2.5 Apply animal welfare policies and procedures when conducting survey

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access the organisation's pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program documents 
Map location and boundaries for the count and obtain required permits 
Work with key stakeholders to develop trust and effective working relationships 
Identify natural areas and features 
Confirm location of habitats and the range of movement of the target pest 
Determine items of direct evidence of the pest to be counted and survey method 
Determine time and duration of the count and notify relevant personnel 
Identify safety hazards and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the selected survey method 
Identify environmental risks and take precautions to minimise risks associated with the count 
Check serviceability of resources required to complete the count 
Operate equipment appropriately 
Conduct count within boundaries of specified location 
Record observations of direct evidence of the target pest and report to supervisor 
Clean and store equipment and materials 
Apply animal welfare policies and procedures when conducting survey 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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