AHCPCM405 — Implement an integrated pest management program

1 Assess weed, pest and disease infestations

• 1.1Determine operational parameters and objectives of the integrated pest management (IPM) program
• 1.2Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs
• 1.3Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in plan
• 1.4Assess size and scope of infestation
• 1.5Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and workplace procedures
• 1.6Report to management conditions likely to impact on business viability

2 Plan appropriate integrated treatments for weeds, pests and diseases

• 2.1Identify and confirm treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products according to workplace procedures and IPM program
• 2.2Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation
• 2.3Identify and cost treatments that provide a suitable response to infestations, having regard to cost of damage, cost of infestation, marketing requirements, withholding periods and sustainable horticultural practices
• 2.4Determine if professional assistance is required and seek professional assistance where necessary’
• 2.5Document IPM plan according to workplace procedures

3 Implement weed, pest and disease control measures

• 3.1Confirm control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives
• 3.2Develop and implement monitoring procedures
• 3.3Communicate IPM plan and activities to staff, and supervise work according to the IPM plan
• 3.4Identify non-compliance with documented objectives, and implement remedial actions to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in plan
• 3.5Identify and record variances from IPM plan or monitoring procedures

What does an assessment tool for AHCPCM405 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPCM405 needs to address all 27 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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