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Develop an integrated pest management program

Develop an integrated pest management program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM506
State Code
BAL33
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop an integrated pest management program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine IPM strategy
  • 1.1 Identify weed, pest and disease infestations considering enterprise requirements
  • 1.2 Define weed, pest and disease relationships and any vectors as key factors in developing the integrated pest management (IPM) program
  • 1.3 Develop a system to assess the size and extent of any infestation
  • 1.4 Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data, enterprise policy and/or economic threshold
  • 1.5 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability
  • 1.6 Determine the economic threshold for the crops grown
2. Design control measures for weeds, pests or diseases
  • 2.1 Determine the appropriate method to control any weed, pest or disease issue that ensures limited impact on beneficial organisms and minimises the possibility of weeds, pests or diseases developing resistance
  • 2.2 Develop strategies to ensure minimal or no risk of resistance developing in the range of weeds, pests or diseases identified
  • 2.3 Ensure that control measures account for the damage threshold for the enterprise requirement or particular crop and to ensure the product still conforms to market access requirements
  • 2.4 Develop a weed, pest or disease prevention program where possible to minimise, limit or remove certain risk factors
3. Develop monitoring requirements for weed, pest or disease control measures
  • 3.1 Monitor prevention program and undertake remedial action where necessary
  • 3.2 Ensure control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives
  • 3.3 Monitor control procedures and undertake remedial action where necessary
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT17 AHCPCM508 Develop an integrated pest management program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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