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

AMPX230 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake pest control in a food processing establishment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPX230 - Undertake pest control in a food processing establishment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake pest control activities in a food processing premises. The unit applies to individuals who carry out pest control duties described in an established pest management program in a food processing premises.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify causes and impact of pest activity in a food processing premises
  • Identify types of pests typically encountered in a food processing premises
  • Identify signs and causes of pest infestation
  • Explain potential impacts of pest infestation on food products
       
Element: Identify pest control processes
  • Identify pest control processes used in the food processing premises
  • Check suitability of identified chemicals for use in a food processing context
  • Identify environmental, stakeholder and animal welfare considerations when undertaking pest control processes
  • Identify regulatory and customer requirements affecting pest control operations in the food processing premises
       
Element: Implement pest elimination and control procedures
  • Identify specified operator roles and responsibilities for the food processing premises
  • Carry out identified roles and responsibilities according to workplace requirements
  • Complete recording and reporting requirements
       
Element: Review effectiveness of pest control processes
  • Undertake visual check of the effectiveness of pest control processes within scope of responsibility
  • Suggest modifications to the pest control program where appropriate
  • Make changes to the control process as agreed with the relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify types of pests typically encountered in a food processing premises 
Identify signs and causes of pest infestation 
Explain potential impacts of pest infestation on food products 
Identify pest control processes used in the food processing premises 
Check suitability of identified chemicals for use in a food processing context 
Identify environmental, stakeholder and animal welfare considerations when undertaking pest control processes 
Identify regulatory and customer requirements affecting pest control operations in the food processing premises 
Identify specified operator roles and responsibilities for the food processing premises 
Carry out identified roles and responsibilities according to workplace requirements 
Complete recording and reporting requirements 
Undertake visual check of the effectiveness of pest control processes within scope of responsibility 
Suggest modifications to the pest control program where appropriate 
Make changes to the control process as agreed with the relevant personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPX230 - Undertake pest control in a food processing establishment
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