Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and investigate non-compliances with pest legislation and act on non-compliance issues.
Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of all three.
This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify non-compliance with legislation | 1.1 Identify non-compliance through complaint or other means, and record 1.2 Notify senior staff of non-compliance |
2. Investigate non-compliance | 2.1 Determine land ownership or identity of stakeholder and confirm responsibilities of all parties 2.2 Obtain further information on possible non-compliance with legislation 2.3 Contact stakeholder to notify them of breach and provide advice on how to fulfil requirements for compliance 2.4 Provide stakeholder with estimates for pest control work 2.5 Adhere to policies of right of entry when communicating with stakeholders 2.6 Maintain accurate records |
3. Act on non-compliance issues | 3.1 Issue relevant notices 3.2 Collect evidence and report findings 3.3 Provide advice to the stakeholder that is consistent with legislative requirements 3.4 Provide support to stakeholders in the implementation of programs |
Evidence of Performance
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 be observed meeting with a stakeholder. All work must be carried out in accordance with relevant Federal, State or Territory legislation regarding pest management activities and the destruction and movement of declared pests.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify a non-compliance issue
provide advice to stakeholders of a non-compliance issue according to authority guidelines and in a manner and language appropriate to the situation
provide advice and support to stakeholder to manage the issue in accordance with authority guidelines
follow right of entry requirements
investigate and collect evidence of breaches
report findings of non-compliance and compliance according to legislative requirements
issue relevant notices
complete recording and reporting requirements to authority and workplace standards
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate a knowledge of:
relevant Federal, State, Territory and local government legislation regarding pest management and the destruction and movement of declared species
the legislative status of particular pests and how to identify whether a pest is a declared species
the types of breaches that generally occur in the locality and the appropriate control options
conflict avoidance and resolution techniques
property owners’ rights
delegations under the relevant Acts and Certificates of Authority
control measures appropriate to the pests and environment in the area
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Pest Management (PMG)