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Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a food processing premises

Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a food processing premises

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPPMG401
State Code
OFA36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a pest management plan in a food or meat processing premises.Pests may be vertebrate or invertebrate pests or both.The unit applies to individuals who work in management roles in a food or meat processing premises and who take responsibility for pest control. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop the pest management plan
  • 1.1 Determine scope of the pest management plan
  • 1.2 Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of the plan
  • 1.3 Define and document objectives to be achieved
  • 1.4 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives
  • 1.5 Document the activities and work instructions required to achieve the objectives
  • 1.6 Identify pest risks and control measures
  • 1.7 Determine monitoring methods and procedures
  • 1.8 Determine human and physical resources required for the plan
2. Implement the pest management plan
  • 2.1 Brief stakeholders who have responsibilities in delivering the pest management plan’s objectives
  • 2.2 Collect and analyse monitoring information as identified in the plan
  • 2.3 Confirm that work health and safety requirements are being followed in line with work instructions
  • 2.4 Confirm that food safety, animal welfare and environmental requirements are being followed in line with work instructions
  • 2.5 Record any corrective actions required, processes used, and outcomes achieved
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the pest management plan
  • 3.1 Compare data with objectives and performance activities in the monitoring plan
  • 3.2 Identify and examine performance indicators
  • 3.3 Compile a report that includes discussion of data analysis results
  • 3.4 Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance or to enhance current performance
  • 3.5 Update work instructions as required
  • 3.6 Report outcomes and recommendations to management in the required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD47 AMPX430 Develop, implement and evaluate a pest control program in a meat processing premises Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ4 AMP40222 Certificate IV in Meat Processing Qualification