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

FDFWGG2019A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform vertebrate pest control activities

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FDFWGG2019A - Perform vertebrate pest control activities
Description This specialist unit has been developed for the wine grape growing stream of the wine sector. It covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out vertebrate pest control activities without supervision.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to work conducted to address pest infestations on vines. Depending on the pest control methods being used, this unit may need to be undertaken in conjunction with appropriate chemical handling and license related units (e.g. units in the Chem-Cert skill set).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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 for vertebrate pest control activities
  • Equipment and materials are checked to ensure availability and readiness for use
  • Equipment is set up and calibrated to meet requirements as required
  • Materials are prepared as required
       
Element: Carry out vertebrate pest control activities
  • Equipment is started up according to workplace procedures as required
  • Equipment performance is monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specifications
  • Vertebrate pest control activities are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specifications
  • Out-of-specification performance is identified, rectified and/or reported
  • Equipment is maintained in good working order
  • Control measures are implemented according to instructions
  • Problems and anomalies are identified, corrected and/or reported
       
Element: Complete vertebrate pest control activities
  • Equipment is shut down according to workplace procedures as required
  • Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Waste generated by both the activities and the cleaning procedures is collected, treated, disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
  • Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
  • Unused materials are stored according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Record information
  • Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competency in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

use personal protective equipment, MSDS and follow other specified OHS procedures, including safe handling of chemicals

identify common vertebrate pests and effectively implement corrective action

select and apply treatments and control measures according to instructions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

personal protective clothing and equipment as required

work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required

equipment, services and corresponding information as required

products and materials as required

internal and external customers and suppliers as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Ability to:

Access workplace information to identify vertebrate pest control requirements

Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment

Select, set up and operate equipment as required, according to instructions

Carry out vertebrate pest control activities according to instructions

Monitor vertebrate pest control activities. This may include monitoring:

material usage

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls

environmental conditions

success rate and/or progress

vertebrate pest response

problems and anomalies

equipment performance

Take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance

Report and/or record problems and/or corrective action

Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance

Shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation

Shut down equipment in response to routine shutdown requirements

Clean equipment as required

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Collect, sort, dispose of or recycle waste according to workplace procedures

Store unused materials according to workplace procedures

Maintain records according to enterprise standards

Conduct routine maintenance of equipment according to enterprise procedures

Use oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

Work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Knowledge of:

Common vineyard vertebrate pests and their affect in the vineyard

Features and benefits of different types of vertebrate pest control measures

Correct operating procedures for equipment

Correct implementation procedures

Purpose and application of personal protective clothing and equipment

OHS hazards and controls

Environmental issues associated with vertebrate pest control procedures and materials

Reporting and recording requirements and procedures

Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems and anomalies

Waste disposal requirements and procedures

Cleaning and storage requirements of equipment and unused materials

Shutdown sequence of equipment

Licensing requirements

Routine maintenance procedures for equipment where relevant

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

specifications

work schedules

instructions

routine maintenance schedules

work notes

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

manufacturer instructions

verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator

Equipment

Equipment may include:

rippers

fencing gear

scaring devices

guns

traps

Materials

Materials may include:

guards

fencing materials

netting

gas cylinders

ammunition

bait and poison

Control measures

Control measures may include:

ripping

gassing

baiting

poisoning

shooting

bird- scaring activities

traps

guards

fencing

Vertebrate pests

Vertebrate pests include:

birds

rabbits

hares

kangaroos

mice and rats

Waste

Waste includes:

spent cartridges

empty containers

wire cuttings

cleaning water

Confirming equipment status

Confirming equipment status will include:

checking that safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and that equipment is operational

Information systems

Information systems may be:

print or screen based

Work hazards

Work may involve exposure to:

chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances

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
Equipment and materials are checked to ensure availability and readiness for use 
Equipment is set up and calibrated to meet requirements as required 
Materials are prepared as required 
Equipment is started up according to workplace procedures as required 
Equipment performance is monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specifications 
Vertebrate pest control activities are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specifications 
Out-of-specification performance is identified, rectified and/or reported 
Equipment is maintained in good working order 
Control measures are implemented according to instructions 
Problems and anomalies are identified, corrected and/or reported 
Equipment is shut down according to workplace procedures as required 
Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace procedures 
Waste generated by both the activities and the cleaning procedures is collected, treated, disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures 
Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 
Unused materials are stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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