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

AHCPMG508 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPMG508 - Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a pest monitoring and evaluation program.Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.The pest problem may be in a local or broader regional area.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility, and exercise autonomy, in undertaking complex work. They demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area, are able to analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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: Research and identify pest monitoring and evaluation requirements
  • Determine monitoring and evaluation requirements
  • Assess attitudes, and land management practices, of stakeholders for their relevance and usefulness to the monitoring and evaluation program
  • Document how results from monitoring and evaluation will be used
       
Element: Develop procedures for monitoring and evaluation
  • Identify target pests and select monitoring sites
  • Specify timing of sampling, observation systems, level of accuracy required and sample size
  • Identify economic and environmental impacts to be monitored
  • Identify factors that would trigger an emergency response
  • Define how reporting will be carried out and how results of sampling will be verified and analysed
  • Develop procedures for monitoring and recording the economic and environmental impacts of pests
  • Develop procedures for monitoring and recording pest abundance
  • Confirm monitoring program includes a schedule that is aligned to milestones in the pest management plan
       
Element: Document the monitoring program
  • Design recording documents and forms
  • Document all procedures and recording systems and make accessible to relevant personnel
  • Ensure pest monitoring program aligns with relevant local, regional, state and national pest management strategies
       


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. Research and identify pest monitoring and evaluation requirements

1.1 Determine monitoring and evaluation requirements

1.2 Assess attitudes, and land management practices, of stakeholders for their relevance and usefulness to the monitoring and evaluation program

1.3 Document how results from monitoring and evaluation will be used

2. Develop procedures for monitoring and evaluation

2.1 Identify target pests and select monitoring sites

2.2 Specify timing of sampling, observation systems, level of accuracy required and sample size

2.3 Identify economic and environmental impacts to be monitored

2.4 Identify factors that would trigger an emergency response

2.5 Define how reporting will be carried out and how results of sampling will be verified and analysed

2.6 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording the economic and environmental impacts of pests

2.7 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording pest abundance

2.8 Confirm monitoring program includes a schedule that is aligned to milestones in the pest management plan

3. Document the monitoring program

3.1 Design recording documents and forms

3.2 Document all procedures and recording systems and make accessible to relevant personnel

3.3 Ensure pest monitoring program aligns with relevant local, regional, state and national pest management strategies

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:

develop a pest monitoring and evaluation program, in accordance with the local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies

consult with stakeholders to assess attitudes and land management practices, where relevant

research and identify required operational and performance monitoring

develop procedures for monitoring and evaluation, including how to access relevant techniques and adapt them for the pest management plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

procedures for monitoring and recording

pest biology, behaviour and lifecycles and how they influence monitoring procedures

pest population dynamics and economic and environmental thresholds

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

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

key concepts in the Integrated Pest Management strategy

monitoring and evaluation principles and how they should be included in the management program

reporting and recording procedures, including knowing how to appropriately package information in the correct format and at the appropriate level for the various target groups

how to monitor and record pest abundance and the damage caused by the target pest

target pests and monitoring points

non-target species in the area

potential economic and environmental impacts of pest population

factors that would trigger an emergency response

aims, objectives and milestones in the pest management plan

requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice, where monitoring plan involves pest animals

potential diseases and toxicity relevant to the area and pests

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. Research and identify pest monitoring and evaluation requirements

1.1 Determine monitoring and evaluation requirements

1.2 Assess attitudes, and land management practices, of stakeholders for their relevance and usefulness to the monitoring and evaluation program

1.3 Document how results from monitoring and evaluation will be used

2. Develop procedures for monitoring and evaluation

2.1 Identify target pests and select monitoring sites

2.2 Specify timing of sampling, observation systems, level of accuracy required and sample size

2.3 Identify economic and environmental impacts to be monitored

2.4 Identify factors that would trigger an emergency response

2.5 Define how reporting will be carried out and how results of sampling will be verified and analysed

2.6 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording the economic and environmental impacts of pests

2.7 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording pest abundance

2.8 Confirm monitoring program includes a schedule that is aligned to milestones in the pest management plan

3. Document the monitoring program

3.1 Design recording documents and forms

3.2 Document all procedures and recording systems and make accessible to relevant personnel

3.3 Ensure pest monitoring program aligns with relevant local, regional, state and national pest management strategies

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 monitoring and evaluation requirements 
Assess attitudes, and land management practices, of stakeholders for their relevance and usefulness to the monitoring and evaluation program 
Document how results from monitoring and evaluation will be used 
Identify target pests and select monitoring sites 
Specify timing of sampling, observation systems, level of accuracy required and sample size 
Identify economic and environmental impacts to be monitored 
Identify factors that would trigger an emergency response 
Define how reporting will be carried out and how results of sampling will be verified and analysed 
Develop procedures for monitoring and recording the economic and environmental impacts of pests 
Develop procedures for monitoring and recording pest abundance 
Confirm monitoring program includes a schedule that is aligned to milestones in the pest management plan 
Design recording documents and forms 
Document all procedures and recording systems and make accessible to relevant personnel 
Ensure pest monitoring program aligns with relevant local, regional, state and national pest management strategies 

Forms

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