List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine goals of the plan | 1.1 Determine scope of the plan 1.2 Conduct and document consultation with stakeholders to determine goals 1.3 Determine realistic time periods to allow for the achievement of plan |
2. Set specific objectives for the pest management plan | 2.1 Define and document objectives to be achieved in consultation with stakeholders 2.2 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in delivering objectives |
3. Identify activities required to achieve specific objectives | 3.1 Determine and document activities required to achieve objectives by proposed deadlines in consultation with stakeholders 3.2 Select and schedule activities according to critical control points in the target pests’ life cycle and the land management and production activity cycles in accordance with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice 3.3 Conduct risk management for community, environment, production and work health and safety 3.4 Develop contingency plans for identified risks and external influences 3.5 Determine monitoring methods and procedures 3.6 Determine control methods relevant to the plan 3.7 Identify site clean-up requirements 3.8 Identify biosecurity issues and prepare contingency plans |
4. Estimate resources required to complete required activities | 4.1 Determine human and physical resources required for plan 4.2 Estimate cost of plan |
5. Finalise plan | 5.1 Prioritise activities in plan 5.2 Document and present plan to stakeholders for approval |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
develop a pest management plan that is guided by local, State or Territory and Federal strategies and the defined pest problem, in consultation with stakeholders
scope geographical area, landscape and land uses within area and stakeholders
develop specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based objectives
estimate costs of pest management methods appropriate to the defined pest problem
prioritise activities according to budgetary constraints
incorporate work health and safety policies and procedures into pest management plan
apply appropriate biosecurity measures to the plan
address animal welfare practices in the plan
apply appropriate sustainability practices in the plan
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
project planning and management processes
how to identify activities required to achieve specific objectives
factors that impact on selection of pest management activities, including:
pest behaviour
pest population dynamics and economic and environmental thresholds
target pest biology and lifecycles
potential diseases or toxicity risks
relevant local, regional, State or Territory and national pest management strategies
the principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests
land management and production processes of targeted area
Federal, State or Territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities
chemical, biological, physical and habitat control techniques for pest management
pest control methods and techniques
requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.