Application
This unit describes the skills required to assess plant movement health risk and the development, implementation and monitoring of strategies to manage that risk. It includes assessing and controlling plant movement health risks, and developing, implementing and monitoring outcomes of strategies to manage plant movement health risks.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently as part of a team, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Assess and control plant movement health risk | 1.1 Verify the health and certification of plants and plant products moving into the country, state or territory as meeting all commonwealth, state or territory requirements. 1.2 Certify the health of plants and plant products for international, interstate and/or intrastate movement in accordance with certification requirements. 1.3 Inspect plants and plant products for pest and disease infestation and recommend necessary treatments and monitor. 1.4 Provide clients prompt and accurate information and training on requirements in relation to the movement of plants and plant products. 1.5 Enter into compliance, accreditation, or interstate certification agreements where appropriate and audit. |
2. Identify potential risks associated with the movement of plants and plant products | 2.1 Identify common risks associated with the interaction of production location, crop and plant pests and diseases. 2.2 Analyse the implications of pre harvest and post-harvest preventative and disinfestation methods for plant and plant product health, human health and the environment. 2.3 Analyse the implications of packaging types and technologies, storage conditions and production techniques for plant and plant product health. |
3. Participate in the development of strategies to manage plant movement health risk | 3.1 Access and use statistical information on plants and plant products in the development of risk management strategies. 3.2 Identify and apply plant and plant product sector quality standards and principles. 3.3 Review and update existing strategies in response to industry developments and needs. 3.4 Develop new strategies where necessary. |
4. Implement strategies to manage plant movement health risk | 4.1 Implement strategies in consultation with relevant industry and government bodies. 4.2 Provide information to facilitate compliance with risk management strategies to clients in accordance with their needs in terms of its range, depth and form of presentation. |
5. Monitor the outcomes of strategies to manage plant movement health risk | 5.1 Develop processes to monitor the required outcomes of strategies. 5.2 Monitor the outcomes of strategies and make recommendations for continuous improvement. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
identifying commonly encountered varieties of fruits, vegetables, field crops, grain products, nursery stock, cut flowers and cut foliage
recognising pest and disease infestation
accessing and using statistical information on plants and plant products
analysing and managing risk related to plant movement health risk
reading complex and formal documents and applying them to work practices
presenting information
adjusting communication to suit different audiences
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
public sector legislation
enabling legislation
organisational policy and procedures
horticultural classifications and families of plants
basic physiology of fruits and vegetables
basic structures of fruits and vegetables
plant and plant products sector
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Regulatory