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Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents

Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG310
State Code
BAU03
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
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, monitor and maintain biological control agents for weed control prior to release in an experimental or field situation. Biological agents must be maintained and stored in an effective way to optimise its potency on targeted weed species.All work is carried out to comply with the organisation’s pest management plan.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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. Prepare and propagate bioagent media
  • 1.1 Identify, select and access bioagent media to suit the host and target
  • 1.2 Prepare required media
  • 1.3 Apply laboratory policies and procedures for work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity
2. Obtain bioagent cultures
  • 2.1 Procure cultures from established sources and maintain microclimate in transport to the laboratory
  • 2.2 Transfer cultures to growing environment
  • 2.3 Apply laboratory policies and procedures for work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity
3. Maintain and monitor cultures
  • 3.1 Check cultures regularly
  • 3.2 Maintain optimum environmental conditions to maximise culture growth and condition
  • 3.3 Record observations and report abnormalities to the appropriate authority
  • 3.4 Apply laboratory policies and procedures for work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity
4. Harvest and store cultures
  • 4.1 Use routine monitoring of culture growth to identify the need for harvest and agent release
  • 4.2 Determine harvesting program in line with program requirements
  • 4.3 Complete harvest operations and transfer cultures to storage
  • 4.4 Apply laboratory policies and procedures for work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7132 AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans Unit of competency
D7126 AHCPMG303A Maintain biological cultures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO53 AHCPMG313 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds Unit of competency