Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Implement an integrated pest management program

KHU-AGR-0568

Australian Equivalent

AHCPCM405

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess infestations, and plan and implement an integrated pest management program. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to implementing an integrated pest management program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Assess weed, pest and disease infestations

0568.E1.O1Determine operational parameters and objectives of the integrated pest management (IPM) program

0568.E1.O2Identify symptoms of weed, pest and disease infestation in response to client needs

0568.E1.O3Define weed, pest and disease relationships and vectors as key factors in plan

0568.E1.O4Assess size and scope of infestation

0568.E1.O5Assess business implications and urgency of action according to published data and workplace procedures

0568.E1.O6Report to management conditions likely to impact on business viability

E2Plan appropriate integrated treatments for weeds, pests and diseases

0568.E2.O1Identify and confirm treatments selected include chemical or non-chemical products according to workplace procedures and IPM program

0568.E2.O2Outline integrated application of treatments in planning documentation

0568.E2.O3Identify 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

0568.E2.O4Determine if professional assistance is required and seek professional assistance where necessary’

0568.E2.O5Document IPM plan according to workplace procedures

E3Implement weed, pest and disease control measures

0568.E3.O1Confirm control procedures reflect sound implementation of integrated pest management strategy, marketing objectives and business imperatives

0568.E3.O2Develop and implement monitoring procedures

0568.E3.O3Communicate IPM plan and activities to staff, and supervise work according to the IPM plan

0568.E3.O4Identify non-compliance with documented objectives, and implement remedial actions to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in plan

0568.E3.O5Identify and record variances from IPM plan or monitoring procedures