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Implement an integrated pest management program

Implement an integrated pest management program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM405
State Code
OCT08
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess infestations, and plan and implement an integrated pest management program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to implementing an integrated pest management program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess weed, pest and disease infestations
  • 1.1 Determine operational parameters and objectives of the integrated pest management (IPM) program
  • 1.2 Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs
  • 1.3 Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in plan
  • 1.4 Assess size and scope of infestation
  • 1.5 Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Report to management conditions likely to impact on business viability
2. Plan appropriate integrated treatments for weeds, pests and diseases
  • 2.1 Identify and confirm treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products according to workplace procedures and IPM program
  • 2.2 Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation
  • 2.3 Identify and cost treatments that provide a suitable response to infestations, having regard to cost of damage, cost of infestation, marketing requirements, withholding periods and sustainable horticultural practices
  • 2.4 Determine if professional assistance is required and seek professional assistance where necessary’
  • 2.5 Document IPM plan according to workplace procedures
3. Implement weed, pest and disease control measures
  • 3.1 Confirm control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives
  • 3.2 Develop and implement monitoring procedures
  • 3.3 Communicate IPM plan and activities to staff, and supervise work according to the IPM plan
  • 3.4 Identify non-compliance with documented objectives, and implement remedial actions to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in plan
  • 3.5 Identify and record variances from IPM plan or monitoring procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAO48 AHCPCM403 Implement an integrated pest management program Unit of competency