AHCPMG409 — Implement a pest management plan

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What an assessment for AHCPMG409 must cover

48 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Identify and allocate resources for the pest management plan

1.1Determine operational parameters and objectives in consultation with management
1.2Determine site operational parameters through site inspection
1.3Consult stakeholders to provide advice and secure support on pest management activities
1.4Identify budgetary allocations and determine the effect on resources and activities
1.5Identify health and safety, environmental and biosecurity hazards and risks and determine controls
1.6Select and allocate pest management activities to personnel according to planned health and safety in the workplace standards, legislation
1.7Procure machinery, equipment, tools and materials identified in the plan according to health and safety in the workplace standards and legislation

2 Brief personnel on pest management plan activities

2.1Inform personnel of the requirements and expectations of the pest management plan according to workplace procedures
2.2Advise personnel of health and safety in the workplace standards and legislative and regulatory requirements to be applied when carrying out required activities

3 Implement the pest management plan

3.1Ensure machinery, equipment, tools and materials are checked and serviceable
3.2Ensure personal protective equipment is serviceable, fitted and used by personnel according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
3.3Manage pest control techniques according to pest management plan
3.4Monitor procedures and processes employed by personnel for compliance with health and safety in the workplace procedures, animal welfare and environmental guidelines
3.5Provide feedback, advice and coaching to personnel according to workplace procedures

4 Coordinate contingency management activities

4.1Review and reschedule activities not completed according to workplace procedures
4.2Notify personnel and stakeholders of changes to the schedule according to workplace procedures

5 Report progress in relation to pest management plan

5.1Review reports and records supplied by personnel and assess performance against pest management plan
5.2Document and compile reports and records according to workplace procedures
5.3Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders according to workplace procedures and reporting schedule

Performance evidence

determined all operational parameters and objectives and identified the budgetary allocations, health and safety in the workplace, biosecurity, human and operational resources required for the pest management plan
supervised others to meet health and safety in the workplace, legislative and regulatory requirements in their work
procured and ensured machinery, equipment tools and materials met operational and statutory requirements
communicated with stakeholders and personnel on pest management activities
supervised others to carry out pest management work according to the pest management plan and provided feedback, advice and coaching
informed and advise personnel on duties and expected standards
reviewed and rescheduled works and notified stakeholders of changed schedules
reviewed and compiled outcomes of pest management plan and prepared reports to stakeholders on progress

Knowledge evidence

pest management plans their structure and implementation
factors affecting the selection of pest control methods and techniques, including: - pest biology and lifecycle - potential diseases and toxicity - principles of sustainability - herbicide resistance and the alternatives that are available - pest status in the context of location, land use, benefits and damage caused
pest management control programs and how to use them in an integrated manner, including: - key concepts of integrated pest management as a strategy - contingency management principles - risk assessment and management processes
legal responsibilities of stakeholders including landowners
local, regional, state and national pest management strategies
federal, state or territory legislation and regulations relating to pest management activities
the basic concepts and underpinning principles of the strategic approach to invasive pest management and how to manage damage caused by pests
the basic principles and importance of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of invasive pest management and how to plan and implement an appropriate monitoring program for a pest management plan
common causes of failure in pest management
requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in relevant codes of practice
relevant environmental and pesticides legislation as they apply to the workplace
developing operational parameters and objectives, timelines and milestones
reporting and recording requirements for the various stakeholders
scheduling workload and developing work plans

Foundation skills

Reading: Critically analyse plans, reports and records and consolidate information to determine pest control actions
Writing: Document outcomes and changes to plans and generates reports using industry relevant and recognised terminology
Numeracy: Apply computational skills to identify budgetary information, determine time durations and human resource allocations
Oral Communication: Present complex information in formal situations using clear and convincing language, tone and pace appropriate when briefing personnel and conversing with management
Navigate the world of work: Work independently or with others in making decisions to achieve organisation outcomes Contribute to roles and responsibilities of others Take full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Interact with others: Implement strategies for a diverse range of colleagues in order to build rapport and foster strong relationships when allocating workload Elicit feedback and provide feedback to others in order to improve workgroup behaviours and develop contingencies
Get the work done: Accept responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Monitor progress of plans and schedules and review and change them to meet new demands and priorities Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations

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What does an assessment tool for AHCPMG409 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPMG409 needs to address all 48 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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