Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a pest management plan. It covers the process of identifying the activities required to meet the objectives of the organisation and the coordination of human and physical resources in order to achieve those objectives.
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 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine goals of the plan | 1.1 Determine scope of the plan 1.2 Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals 1.3 Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of plan |
2. Set specific objectives for the pest management plan | 2.1 Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders 2.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives |
3. Identify activities required to achieve specific objectives | 3.1 Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders 3.2 Select and schedule activities according to critical control points in the target pests’ life cycle and the land management and production activity cycles in accordance with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice 3.3 Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and work health and safety 3.4 Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences 3.5 Determine monitoring methods and procedures 3.6 Determine control methods relevant to the plan 3.7 Identify site clean-up requirements 3.8 Identify biosecurity issues and prepare contingency plans |
4. Estimate resources required to complete required activities | 4.1 Determine human and physical resources required for plan 4.2 Estimate cost of plan |
5. Finalise plan | 5.1 Prioritise activities in plan 5.2 Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval |
Evidence of Performance
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 management plan that is guided by local, State or Territory and Federal strategies and the defined pest problem, in consultation with stakeholders
scope geographical area, landscape and land uses within area and stakeholders
develop specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based objectives
estimate costs of pest management methods appropriate to the defined pest problem
prioritise activities according to budgetary constraints
incorporate work health and safety policies and procedures into pest management plan
apply appropriate biosecurity measures to the plan
address animal welfare practices in the plan
apply appropriate sustainability practices in the plan
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
project planning and management processes
how to identify activities required to achieve specific objectives
factors that impact on selection of pest management activities, including:
pest behaviour
pest population dynamics and economic and environmental thresholds
target pest biology and lifecycles
potential diseases or toxicity risks
relevant local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies
the principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests
land management and production processes of targeted area
Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities
chemical, biological, physical and habitat control techniques for pest management
pest control methods and techniques
requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Pest Management (PMG)