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Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG401
State Code
OCT42
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
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the pest monitoring plan and evaluate and report on performance of pest management.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain and collate all available data
  • 1.1 Determine objectives of pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  • 1.2 Collate data on pest numbers, economic and environmental impacts of pests and pest management plan operating costs
  • 1.3 Consult with stakeholders for input into pest management plan
  • 1.4 Investigate site and record presence of recent pest activity
  • 1.5 Investigate and record previous pest control activity
2. Monitor the pest management plan
  • 2.1 Determine monitoring points in the monitoring plan
  • 2.2 Measure and record outcomes of pest control procedures
  • 2.3 Verify and record compliance with health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Report monitoring outcomes and compliance according to workplace procedures
3. Evaluate data against objectives and performance criteria
  • 3.1 Collate and evaluate pest control outcomes against objectives in the monitoring plan
  • 3.2 Reconcile cost of plan against budget
  • 3.3 Conduct a cost–benefit analysis of pest control program
4. Compile a report of the evaluation
  • 4.1 Isolate and examine indicators of performance
  • 4.2 Analyse indicators to build a considered conclusion on outcome of control program on pest populations and impact
  • 4.3 Compile conclusions into a report
5. Recommend modifications
  • 5.1 Consider conclusions and recommend changes to improve pest control performance and impact on land management and production processes
  • 5.2 Provide recommendations to stakeholders according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN45 AHCPMG410 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan Unit of competency