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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine land management/production objectives
  2. Estimate costs and advantages for the management units most affected by the target pests
  3. Define the performance criteria for each land management/production objective
  4. Select management options for the target pests
  5. Negotiate strategies with relevant stakeholders in the affected area

Evidence Required

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in developing a strategy for the management of target pests requires evidence that a costed strategy based on available data and stakeholder has been documented to industry and enterprise standards The skills and knowledge required to develop a strategy for the management of target pests must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts This could include different regions and pests

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

Environmental protection legislation

Pest control methods and techniques

Social and environmental issues

Statutory requirements for pest control

Land use processes ecological systems and production systems

Pest management options and strategies

Plant and animal identification

Pest biology

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

Estimate costs and advantages

Communicate negotiate and liaise with other statutory authorities agencies and stakeholders

Plan

Report and document strategies

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Establishing and maintaining consultation and liaison processes with stakeholders and facilitating stakeholder meetings and discussions

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Establishing directing and coordinating information collation and analysis

How are activities planned and organised

Organising stakeholders participation in planning activities

How can team work be applied

Building and maintaining management team and supporting team activities

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Collating and determining significance of data

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Analysing pest problem and exploring alternative strategic solutions

How can the use of technology be applied

Collating data documenting planning activities and developing the strategic plan

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this unit of competency. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts

What pests may be is relevant to this competency standard?

Weeds and vertebrate pests.

In what context are planning activities undertaken?

Whole-farm and sustainable land management principles.

Which types of land uses may be included?

Crown land, agricultural and horticultural properties, forestry, nature and wildlife reserves, heritage areas and recreational land.

Which relevant Federal or State legislation and local regulations may be included?

Environmental protection, noxious weeds, vertebrate pests, use of firearms (including licensing requirements and exemptions), humane treatment of animals, activities in nature reserves and heritage areas, poisons and veterinary substances, identification and reporting of suspected outbreaks of exotic disease, OHS regulations and common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.

What forms of land value may be relevant?

Economic and environmental value.

Who might the other stakeholders referred to in this standard be?

Land managers in the region, recreational land users, regional land management bodies, local regulatory authorities and landcare committees.

Which measures of potential or actual impact may be included in the management units?

Biological values, agricultural values, environmental values, recreational and social values, and public health values.

What management options may be relevant?

Commercial management, crisis management, no management, local eradication and strategic management (sustained, targeted and one-off).

What strategies for controlling pest problems may be used?

Changing land management or production processes and practices (e.g., changing lambing times, changing sowing times and changing crops), modifying habitat, pasture management and pest population control (shooting, poisoning, trapping, mustering, relocation, fumigation, sedation, exclusion fencing, biological controls, harvesting and tagging), and weed control (poisoning, biological controls).

Which vertebrate pests may be relevant to this standard?

Kangaroo, wallaby, emu, wombat, possum, fruit bat, cockatoo/parrot, waterfowl, seagull, starlings, pigeon and other birds, goat, horse, deer, pig, camel, cat, cattle, dog, water buffalo, donkey, rabbit, red fox, brown hare, cane toads, European carp, house mouse, black rat and brown rat.

Which methods for determining vertebratepest population distribution may be used?

Animal counts (including spotlight and aerial counts, faecal counts, warren, burrow, den and nest counts), and tracking pads and feeding stations.

What might weeds include?

Economic weeds, aquatic weeds and environmental weeds.

What sorts of damage and loss caused by pests may be relevant to this standard?

Loss of pasture, loss of crops, loss of livestock, loss of native fauna, loss of native flora, soil erosion, loss of recreational and social amenity, reduction in water quality, increased incidence of disease vectors and reduced tourism.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet.