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Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest

Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBIO301
State Code
OCT01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and report signs of diseases and pests that are not commonly found during day-to-day work. The unit is typically performed by those who have daily contact with plants or animals and is carried out in conjunction with routine animal or plant husbandry tasks.The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of production environments under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify signs of unusual disease or pest
  • 1.1 Identify signs of disease or pest on target species
  • 1.2 Compare signs with those common to the target species
  • 1.3 Seek advice from supervisor or other professional when signs indicate an unusual disease or pest
2. Report signs of unusual disease or a plant pest
  • 2.1 Report signs of unusual disease or pest to supervisor in a timely manner
  • 2.2 Implement biosecurity measures according to enterprise biosecurity plans and instructions from appropriate authority
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR67 AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs Unit of competency