Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPMG311 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPMG311 - Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct pest control activities from the air using firearms. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.All work must be carried out to comply with the relevant statutory requirements.Workers operating in this field are required to hold a first aid certificate. Other licensing conditions may also apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.Firearms licensing conditions apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory agency.Appropriate firearms licences are also required for those involved in training and assessment against this unit.Approval to carry and discharge firearms from aircraft must be gained from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The holder of an Air Operator's Certificate is responsible for gaining this approval and personnel involved must ensure such an approval is issued and comply with any conditions specified in the approval documentation.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must comply with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.

The assessment team must include assessors with firearms licences and appropriate experience in using firearms from aircraft for pest control.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Undertake pre-flight procedures
  • Confirm location and boundaries for the activities with pilot
  • Obtain appropriate approvals and permits to conduct pest control activity
  • Comply with conditions of CASA approval
  • Check time and duration of flight and notify relevant personnel
  • Confirm flight plans and search and rescue operations with the pilot and ground crew
  • Check on-board emergency equipment with pilot
  • Check emergency landing procedures with pilot
  • Check landing-site requirements
  • Confirm intent to approach or leave the aircraft with pilot
  • Approach aircraft in the recommended safe manner
  • Check functioning of firearms including sighting in
       
Element: Conduct activities from aircraft
  • Stow equipment safely on aircraft
  • Wear harnesses and helmet, as required, during pest control activities
  • Plot route and location of activities accurately on property, local or regional map
  • Carry out pest control activity according to legislative requirements, enterprise procedures and pilot or supervisor instructions, if applicable
  • Ensure animal is humanely destroyed
  • Observe and record pest numbers if applicable
       
Element: Complete work
  • Clean and store equipment and materials
  • Dispose of waste and debris
  • Document and report activities
       


Evidence Required

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. Undertake pre-flight procedures

1.1 Confirm location and boundaries for the activities with pilot

1.2 Obtain appropriate approvals and permits to conduct pest control activity

1.3 Comply with conditions of CASA approval

1.4 Check time and duration of flight and notify relevant personnel

1.5 Confirm flight plans and search and rescue operations with the pilot and ground crew

1.6 Check on-board emergency equipment with pilot

1.7 Check emergency landing procedures with pilot

1.8 Check landing-site requirements

1.9 Confirm intent to approach or leave the aircraft with pilot

1.10 Approach aircraft in the recommended safe manner

1.11 Check functioning of firearms including sighting in

2. Conduct activities from aircraft

2.1 Stow equipment safely on aircraft

2.2 Wear harnesses and helmet, as required, during pest control activities

2.3 Plot route and location of activities accurately on property, local or regional map

2.4 Carry out pest control activity according to legislative requirements, enterprise procedures and pilot or supervisor instructions, if applicable

2.5 Ensure animal is humanely destroyed

2.6 Observe and record pest numbers if applicable

3. Complete work

3.1 Clean and store equipment and materials

3.2 Dispose of waste and debris

3.3 Document and report activities

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:

safely use firearms to shoot targets from a platform, then from an aircraft at animals

apply air safety principles

safely store firearms in an aircraft

shoot pest animals humanely

apply work health and safety practices

ensure all animals are humanely destroyed according to Animal Welfare Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice relating to the activity being undertaken

how to read maps and plot locations

air safety principles and emergency procedures appropriate to firearms

approvals required for carrying firearms airside

relevant work health and safety procedures as set out in the organisation’s workplace procedures

relevant environmental, animal welfare prevention of cruelty to animals, and pest control legislation

appropriate personal protective equipment for role

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Undertake pre-flight procedures

1.1 Confirm location and boundaries for the activities with pilot

1.2 Obtain appropriate approvals and permits to conduct pest control activity

1.3 Comply with conditions of CASA approval

1.4 Check time and duration of flight and notify relevant personnel

1.5 Confirm flight plans and search and rescue operations with the pilot and ground crew

1.6 Check on-board emergency equipment with pilot

1.7 Check emergency landing procedures with pilot

1.8 Check landing-site requirements

1.9 Confirm intent to approach or leave the aircraft with pilot

1.10 Approach aircraft in the recommended safe manner

1.11 Check functioning of firearms including sighting in

2. Conduct activities from aircraft

2.1 Stow equipment safely on aircraft

2.2 Wear harnesses and helmet, as required, during pest control activities

2.3 Plot route and location of activities accurately on property, local or regional map

2.4 Carry out pest control activity according to legislative requirements, enterprise procedures and pilot or supervisor instructions, if applicable

2.5 Ensure animal is humanely destroyed

2.6 Observe and record pest numbers if applicable

3. Complete work

3.1 Clean and store equipment and materials

3.2 Dispose of waste and debris

3.3 Document and report activities

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm location and boundaries for the activities with pilot 
Obtain appropriate approvals and permits to conduct pest control activity 
Comply with conditions of CASA approval 
Check time and duration of flight and notify relevant personnel 
Confirm flight plans and search and rescue operations with the pilot and ground crew 
Check on-board emergency equipment with pilot 
Check emergency landing procedures with pilot 
Check landing-site requirements 
Confirm intent to approach or leave the aircraft with pilot 
Approach aircraft in the recommended safe manner 
Check functioning of firearms including sighting in 
Stow equipment safely on aircraft 
Wear harnesses and helmet, as required, during pest control activities 
Plot route and location of activities accurately on property, local or regional map 
Carry out pest control activity according to legislative requirements, enterprise procedures and pilot or supervisor instructions, if applicable 
Ensure animal is humanely destroyed 
Observe and record pest numbers if applicable 
Clean and store equipment and materials 
Dispose of waste and debris 
Document and report activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPMG311 - Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
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Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPMG311 - Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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