AHCPMG311 — Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
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What an assessment for AHCPMG311 must cover
44 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Undertake pre-flight procedures
- 1.1Confirm location and boundaries for the activities with pilot
- 1.2Obtain appropriate approvals and permits to conduct pest control activity according to regulations and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
- 1.3Check time and duration of flight and notify relevant personnel
- 1.4Confirm flight plans and search and rescue operations with the pilot and ground crew
- 1.5Check on-board emergency equipment with pilot
- 1.6Check emergency landing procedures with pilot
- 1.7Check landing-site requirements
- 1.8Confirm intent to approach or leave the aircraft with pilot
- 1.9Approach aircraft according to aircraft and workplace health and safety procedures
2 Prepare activity related to the use of a firearm
- 2.1Carry current firearm’s license according to regulations
- 2.2Ensure the prescribed firearm is functioning correctly and sighted according to operation procedures
- 2.3Check the firearm to ensure it meets appropriate regulatory standards
3 Use firearm from aircraft
- 3.1Stow equipment safely on aircraft according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
- 3.2Wear harnesses and helmet during pest control activities according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
- 3.3Plot route and location of activities on map
- 3.4Carry out pest control activity safely according to legislative and regulatory requirements, workplace procedures and instructions
- 3.5Ensure animal is humanely destroyed
- 3.6Observe and record pest numbers according to workplace procedures
4 Complete work relating to the use of firearms for pest control
- 4.1Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace procedures
- 4.2Dispose of waste and debris according to workplace procedures
- 4.3Document and report activities according to workplace instructions
Performance evidence
- obtained and complied with approvals, permits and conditions for planned activity
- confirmed flight plan, emergency procedures and search and rescue operations with pilot
- checked, sighted and used a firearm safety to shoot pest animal targets from an aircraft
- applied air safety practices when entering and occupying aircraft
- stored firearms safely in an aircraft
- applied health and safety in the workplace practices
- checked accurate location, carried out pest control and ensured all animals were humanely destroyed according to animal welfare codes of practice and workplace procedures
- cleaned maintained and stored firearms and equipment and disposed of waste according to workplace procedures
- maintained records of pest numbers and reported outcomes according to workplace procedures
Knowledge evidence
- requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in relevant codes of practice and workplace procedures
- map reading and plotting position
- air safety principles and emergency procedures appropriate to firearms
- approvals required for carrying firearms airside
- firearms’ licensing requirements
- health and safety in the workplace procedures
- environmental, animal welfare, prevention of cruelty to animals, and pest control legislation
- appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- principles and methods of using firearms from an aircraft
Foundation skills
- Reading: Read and interpret plans, permits and conditions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Writing: Accurately complete organisational records and reports using clear language and industry terminology
- Oral Communication: Use clear language and concepts, and tone and pace appropriate when communicating with pilot
- Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit licencing requirements, policies, procedures, codes of practice and legislative requirements Be up to date with state or territory and federal legislation related to the use of firearms licensing
- Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and workload
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Questions about assessing AHCPMG311
What does an assessment tool for AHCPMG311 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPMG311 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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