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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Define the pest problem

KHU-AGR-0712

Australian Equivalent

AHCPMG413

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a strategic pest management approach to define a weed, vertebrate or invertebrate pest problem for a target area. The unit applies to individuals who use consultation and analysis to define the pest problem. They exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Establish the background to the target pest problem

0712.E1.O1Determine landscape and land use within target area

0712.E1.O2Consult with stakeholders to identify and record views and issues for target pest

0712.E1.O3Define desired environmental management and production outcomes

0712.E1.O4Collect and record information about management or production processes relating to pest problem

0712.E1.O5Determine non-target species populations in target area according to ecological data

E2Analyse the target pest problem in the area

0712.E2.O1Establish and document stakeholder views on the distribution of target pest within affected area

0712.E2.O2Source and analyse information to validate stakeholder views for target pest population, damage, and distribution

0712.E2.O3Identify environmental and pest biology factors which influence the target pest population and distribution

0712.E2.O4Document the target pest lifecycle, optimum times, locations and behaviours that impact program effectiveness

0712.E2.O5Identify non-target species populations and distribution

0712.E2.O6Identify hazards, risks and controls for non-target species, environment, ecology and production in target area

0712.E2.O7Identify potential ecological role of target pest

E3Determine critical control points for management of the target pest problem

0712.E3.O1Determine timing of control activities for periods of least risk to off target activities and conditions

0712.E3.O2Identify periods of significant vulnerability during target pest lifecycle

0712.E3.O3Determine appropriate time period for pest management activity

E4Define and document the impacts of the target pest

0712.E4.O1Estimate economic losses and environmental impacts of the pest presence

0712.E4.O2Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of managing pest in accordance with workplace plans

0712.E4.O3Prepare a report on outcomes of investigation for stakeholders according to workplace procedures

0712.E4.O4Assess whether the pest problem warrants the need for a pest management plan