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Carry out inspection of designated area

Carry out inspection of designated area

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW304A
State Code
D6895
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of carrying out inspection of designated area and defines the standard required to: define the scope and criteria on which to base inspection; define the hazards and risks to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and the environment associated with the inspection; conduct inspections; complying with statutory requirements and enterprise protocols for entry to private property; establish environmental impacts caused by the presence of the target; document the inspection and recommend follow up actions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define area and target of inspection
  • 1.1. Location and size of area to be inspected identified consistent with management strategy and/or supervisor's instructions.
  • 1.2. Frequency of inspection set according to management strategy.
  • 1.3. Targets of inspection determined from Management Strategy.
  • 1.4. Characteristics and favoured conditions for targets confirmed with management.
2. Carry out Risk Assessment and minimisation
  • 2.1. Time and duration of inspection checked and relevant personnel notified.
  • 2.2. Risks to the environment associated with the inspection are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 2.3. Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection are taken in line with statutory and local authority standards.
  • 2.4. Hazards associated with the inspection are identified in accordance with OHS standards.
  • 2.5. Precautions to minimise hazards are taken in accordance with OHS standards.
3. Prepare for inspection
  • 3.1. Vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection are identified.
  • 3.2. Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability following manufacturer's guidelines.
4. Carry out inspection
  • 4.1. Vehicles are operated and driven within statutory requirements and industry practice.
  • 4.2. Inspection is carried out within the specified area and following the requirements of the integrated pest management strategy.
  • 4.3. Target occurrence is identified and recorded as required by the management strategy and enterprise practice.
  • 4.4. Statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property are fulfilled where appropriate.
  • 4.5. Dealings with landholders or their employees follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures.
  • 4.6. Precautions to minimise risks to the environment are implemented in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 4.7. Precautions to minimise hazards are implemented in accordance with OHS standards.
  • 4.8. Incursions of non-targeted threats are noted and reported on.
5. Establish the impact of the specified target
  • 5.1. Information on potential impacts is collected from stakeholders.
  • 5.2. Data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence are collected and analysed from stakeholders or available information.
6. Prepare a report
  • 6.1. Collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings are documented with appropriate recommendations in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
  • 6.2. Targets reported as required by legislation, regulation or enterprise guidelines.
  • 6.3. Report submitted to supervisor or other authority.
  • 6.4. Samples submitted in compliance with legislative requirements, regulations or enterprise guidelines.
  • 6.5. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored following industry standards or enterprise practice.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Designated areas may include:
covers a range of designated areas such as farms, parks, reserves, and roadsides.
Inspections may include:
plant and animal species and communities
threatened or endangered species
notifiable or noxious pests or animals
species not previously identified in the region
weeds or animals which may present a high risk and fire risks and threats.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
define the scope and criteria on which to base inspection
define the hazards and risks to OHS and the environment associated with the inspection
conduct inspections, complying with statutory requirements and enterprise protocols for entry to private property
establish environmental impacts caused by the presence of the target
document the inspection and recommend follow up actions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2618 RTD3502A Carry out inspection of designated area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM39 AHCLPW304 Carry out inspection of designated area Unit of competency