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Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds

KHU-AGR-0706

Australian Equivalent

AHCPMG313

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, monitor and maintain biological control agents for weed control prior to release in an experimental or field situation. Biological agents must be maintained and stored in an effective way to optimise their potency on targeted weed species. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare and propagate bioagent media

0706.E1.O1Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

0706.E1.O2Identify, select and access bioagent media to suit the host and target

0706.E1.O3Prepare required media according to workplace procedures according to laboratory policies and procedures, and health and safety in the workplace, environmental sustainability and biosecurity protocols

E2Obtain bioagent cultures

0706.E2.O1Procure cultures from established sources and maintain microclimate in transport to the laboratory

0706.E2.O2Transfer cultures to growing environment according to laboratory policies and procedures and health and safety in the workplace, environmental sustainability and biosecurity protocols

E3Maintain and monitor cultures

0706.E3.O1Check cultures according to workplace procedures

0706.E3.O2Maintain optimum environmental conditions to maximise culture growth and condition according to laboratory policies and procedures and health and safety in the workplace, environmental sustainability and biosecurity protocols

0706.E3.O3Record observations and report abnormalities according to workplace procedures

E4Harvest and store cultures

0706.E4.O1Monitor culture growth to identify the need for harvest and agent release according to workplace procedures

0706.E4.O2Determine harvesting program according to program requirements

0706.E4.O3Complete harvest operations and transfer cultures to storage according to laboratory policies and procedures for health and safety in the workplace, environmental sustainability and biosecurity