Elements and Performance Criteria
- Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design
- Develop survey methodology
- Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion
- Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts
- Incorporate quality assurance standards that apply to survey methodology and documentation
- Select appropriate diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples
- Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan
- Develop instructions for survey teams
- Determine the resources required
- Obtain approval for the survey design
- Determine post-survey review processes