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

AHCPMG410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPMG410 - Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the pest monitoring plan and evaluate and report on performance of pest management. Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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: Obtain and collate all available data
  • Determine the objectives of the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  • Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs
  • Consult with stakeholders about the pest management plan
  • Identify pest signs and confirm if there is presence of recent pest activity around the site
  • Identify signs of previous control activity
       
Element: Monitor the pest management plan
  • Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan
  • Measure response to the control procedures used
  • Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed
  • Confirm that environmental requirements are being followed
  • Record any corrective actions required, processes used and outcomes achieved and report to management
       
Element: Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria
  • Compare data with objectives and performance criteria in the monitoring plan
  • Compare costs with budget
  • Document costs and benefits
       
Element: Compile a report of the evaluation
  • Isolate and examine indicators of good and poor performance
  • Use clearly stated conclusions, supported by data, in relation to changes in pest abundance and impacts
  • Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results
       
Element: Recommend modifications
  • Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance
  • Make recommendations to reduce impacts on land management and production processes
  • Provide recommendations to management in the required format
       


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. Obtain and collate all available data

1.1 Determine the objectives of the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

1.2 Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs

1.3 Consult with stakeholders about the pest management plan

1.4 Identify pest signs and confirm if there is presence of recent pest activity around the site

1.5 Identify signs of previous control activity

2. Monitor the pest management plan

2.1 Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan

2.2 Measure response to the control procedures used

2.3 Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed

2.4 Confirm that environmental requirements are being followed

2.5 Record any corrective actions required, processes used and outcomes achieved and report to management

3. Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria

3.1 Compare data with objectives and performance criteria in the monitoring plan

3.2 Compare costs with budget

3.3 Document costs and benefits

4. Compile a report of the evaluation

4.1 Isolate and examine indicators of good and poor performance

4.2 Use clearly stated conclusions, supported by data, in relation to changes in pest abundance and impacts

4.3 Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results

5. Recommend modifications

5.1 Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance

5.2 Make recommendations to reduce impacts on land management and production processes

5.3 Provide recommendations to management in the required format

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:

implement a pest monitoring and evaluation plan to organisational requirements

collate data as required in the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

conduct a site inspection

consult with stakeholders about the plan

measure responses to the organisation's pest control procedures

analyse data against objectives and performance criteria

produce a report on the results of monitoring operations and a report with evaluation results

apply all monitoring techniques stipulated in the monitoring and evaluation plan

apply work health and safety policies and procedures in all monitoring activities

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

how to compare data with objectives and performance criteria

how to compare actual costs with budgeted costs

environmental and economic impacts of pests on land management and production processes

the organisation's pest management plan

monitoring and evaluation principles and how they work in the pest management plan

land management and production purposes

range of pests identified in the pest management plan, their lifecycles, threshold levels and the effects of control methods upon them

relevant local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies

Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities

principles of integrated pest management

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. Obtain and collate all available data

1.1 Determine the objectives of the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

1.2 Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs

1.3 Consult with stakeholders about the pest management plan

1.4 Identify pest signs and confirm if there is presence of recent pest activity around the site

1.5 Identify signs of previous control activity

2. Monitor the pest management plan

2.1 Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan

2.2 Measure response to the control procedures used

2.3 Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed

2.4 Confirm that environmental requirements are being followed

2.5 Record any corrective actions required, processes used and outcomes achieved and report to management

3. Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria

3.1 Compare data with objectives and performance criteria in the monitoring plan

3.2 Compare costs with budget

3.3 Document costs and benefits

4. Compile a report of the evaluation

4.1 Isolate and examine indicators of good and poor performance

4.2 Use clearly stated conclusions, supported by data, in relation to changes in pest abundance and impacts

4.3 Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results

5. Recommend modifications

5.1 Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance

5.2 Make recommendations to reduce impacts on land management and production processes

5.3 Provide recommendations to management in the required format

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
Determine the objectives of the pest monitoring and evaluation plan 
Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs 
Consult with stakeholders about the pest management plan 
Identify pest signs and confirm if there is presence of recent pest activity around the site 
Identify signs of previous control activity 
Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan 
Measure response to the control procedures used 
Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed 
Confirm that environmental requirements are being followed 
Record any corrective actions required, processes used and outcomes achieved and report to management 
Compare data with objectives and performance criteria in the monitoring plan 
Compare costs with budget 
Document costs and benefits 
Isolate and examine indicators of good and poor performance 
Use clearly stated conclusions, supported by data, in relation to changes in pest abundance and impacts 
Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results 
Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance 
Make recommendations to reduce impacts on land management and production processes 
Provide recommendations to management in the required format 

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