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Unit of competency details

AHCPMG411 - Ensure compliance with pest legislation (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHCPMG402 - Ensure compliance with pest legislationChanges to Application and Performance Criteria for clarity. Updated Foundation Skills, Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions 23/Dec/2020
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCWRK404A - Ensure compliance with pest legislationThis unit is equivalent to AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation. 26/Jun/2016

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 059901 Pest And Weed Control  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 059901 Pest And Weed Control  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Pest Management (PMG)

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

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

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

Knowledge Evidence

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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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