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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

gather research material from available sources

interpret surveillance data to draw conclusions

manipulate vectors with high level of dexterity and handeye coordination

prioritise tasking

set up operate and disassemble surveillance equipment

Required Knowledge

aetiology of disease relevant to vector borne diseases

best use of available resources

causes of manpower wastage

documentation processes relevant to own workplace

health surveillance system

operating procedures for surveillance equipment

organisational policies and procedures

preservation techniques for vectors

time management strategies to set priorities

vector borne diseases of interest to the ADF

Evidence Required



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to collect vectors accurately identify vectors demonstrate a knowledge of vector biology Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation This may be in an urban or a field setting Specific resources for assessment Access is required to surveillance equipment suitable environmentsetting to collect vectors

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Historical data may include	Health intelligence reports Government reports on health statistics Scientific reports on health statistics
Vectors may include	Cockroaches Fleas House flies Lice Mites Mosquitoes Phlebotomines (sandflies) Ticks
Vector borne diseases may include	Barmah Forest Fever Epidemic typhus Filariasis Japanese encephalitis Leishmaniasis Leptospirosis Malaria Murray Valley Encephalitis Plague Relapsing fever Ross River Fever Sandfly fever Schistosomiasis Typhus Yellow fever
Vector collection techniques may include	Human landing biting collection Larval collection Light trap carbon dioxide collection Sticky trap collection Truck catch collection
Surveillance equipment may include	Ladle Light trap Microscope Mounting set adult Mounting set larvae Pipette Sticky trap
Preserving collected vectors may include	Alcohol Pinned adults Refrigeration Slide mounted larvae
Surveillance data may include	Breeding habits Disease and health implications Distribution Life cycle Location Resting habits Vector types
Relevant persons may include	Activity commander Environmental health officer Team leader Technical supervisor
Counter measures may include	Avoiding known areas where vectors occur Education Impregnating clothing and bed nets with chemical protective barrier (Permethrin impregnation) Selecting appropriate camp site Sleeping under bed nets Using protective clothing Using repellents, insecticides Wearing long sleeves, trousers, head nets, covered footwear