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Evidence Guide: AHCPMG510 - Develop a pest survey strategy

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AHCPMG510 - Develop a pest survey strategy

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design

  1. Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest
  2. Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest
  3. Identify the geographical distribution of the host
  4. Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed
Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest

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Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest

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Identify the geographical distribution of the host

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Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed

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Develop survey methodology

  1. Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion
  2. Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts
  3. Incorporate quality assurance standards that apply to survey methodology and documentation
  4. Select appropriate diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples
  5. Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan
  6. Develop instructions for survey teams
Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion

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Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts

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Incorporate quality assurance standards that apply to survey methodology and documentation

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Select appropriate diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples

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Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan

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Develop instructions for survey teams

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Determine the resources required

  1. Determine and document resources required for survey activities in conjunction with technical experts
Determine and document resources required for survey activities in conjunction with technical experts

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Obtain approval for the survey design

  1. Document survey design according to protocols and standards
  2. Submit survey design to appropriate authorities for approval
Document survey design according to protocols and standards

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Submit survey design to appropriate authorities for approval

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Determine post-survey review processes

  1. Determine review processes to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of survey program
Determine review processes to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of survey program

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design

1.1 Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest

1.2 Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest

1.3 Identify the geographical distribution of the host

1.4 Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed

2. Develop survey methodology

2.1 Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion

2.2 Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts

2.3 Incorporate quality assurance standards that apply to survey methodology and documentation

2.4 Select appropriate diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples

2.5 Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan

2.6 Develop instructions for survey teams

3. Determine the resources required

3.1 Determine and document resources required for survey activities in conjunction with technical experts

4. Obtain approval for the survey design

4.1 Document survey design according to protocols and standards

4.2 Submit survey design to appropriate authorities for approval

5. Determine post-survey review processes

4.1 Determine review processes to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of survey program

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design

1.1 Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest

1.2 Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest

1.3 Identify the geographical distribution of the host

1.4 Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed

2. Develop survey methodology

2.1 Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion

2.2 Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts

2.3 Incorporate quality assurance standards that apply to survey methodology and documentation

2.4 Select appropriate diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples

2.5 Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan

2.6 Develop instructions for survey teams

3. Determine the resources required

3.1 Determine and document resources required for survey activities in conjunction with technical experts

4. Obtain approval for the survey design

4.1 Document survey design according to protocols and standards

4.2 Submit survey design to appropriate authorities for approval

5. Determine post-survey review processes

4.1 Determine review processes to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of survey program

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:

produce a pest survey strategy in accordance with local, regional, State/Territory and national pest management strategies

write work instructions for survey teams

work with other technical experts

analyse biological information for survey design

develop survey methodology appropriate for target pest, environment and terrain

prepare plans to workplace and authority standards

develop review processes according to workplace requirements

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate detailed knowledge of:

biometric principles to biological survey design

the biology of groups of pests and pathogens relevant to the survey

the types and distribution of hosts relevant to the survey

requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

pest biology, behaviour and lifecycles

diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples

resources required for survey activities

Range Statement