AHCPMG203 — Work effectively in a pest management environment

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What an assessment for AHCPMG203 must cover

73 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 28 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 Demonstrate basic understanding of pest management principles

1.1Identify common invasive pests according to workplace requirements
1.2Identify characteristics of pest species and their impacts on the community and environment
1.3Identify workplace pest management plans
1.4Recognise workplace strategies for pest management according to supervisor instructions
1.5Identify and recognise the effects of pests on workplace performance
1.6Identify and apply personal responsibilities according to workplace procedures and pest management practices

2 Work within industry guidelines, procedures and legislation

2.1Assist with identifying key stakeholders and contribute to stakeholder engagement and consultation processes
2.2Apply health and safety in the workplace practices according to workplace procedures
2.3Identify and apply environmental, legislative, ethical and organisational requirements when working in the pest management sector
2.4Identify licenses, permits and permissions required to enter a property for the purpose of pest management activities
2.5Apply standard operating procedures and Codes of Practice to field of work
2.6Implement procedures ethically according to legislative, licensing and procedural requirements

3 Use technology, equipment and tools to carry out work tasks

3.1Identify and use suitable navigational tools for workplace orientation
3.2Calibrate or prepare equipment for use according to workplace procedures
3.3Use communication devices according to workplace procedures
3.4Operate a range of equipment and tools required for work tasks according to workplace procedures
3.5Identify equipment faults and take corrective action according to workplace procedures
3.6Maintain records for pest control program according to workplace procedures

4 Prioritise and undertake daily work activities

4.1Clarify methods and target area for the pest management program with senior officer
4.2Identify, prioritise and carry out work tasks within designated timeframes according to work instructions
4.3Identify and select equipment required to carry out pest management program according to treatment option
4.4Review and report factors affecting work task completion to your supervisor
4.5Dispose of waste material in accordance with workplace procedures and biosecurity practices
4.6Monitor worksite for pest management program effectiveness and report outcomes to your supervisor
4.7Conduct all work activities according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

Performance evidence

recognised common pests and identified the characteristics and impact on community
identified and monitored effectiveness of pest management plans for pests recognised for impact on workplace performance
identified, selected and safely used equipment required to implement pest management program
identified and took corrective action for equipment faults
recognised and implemented workplace strategies for controlling pests
applied health and safety in the workplace and environmental practices and procedures ethically according to legislative requirements
identified permissions, licences and necessary permits required prior to entering properties
followed safe waste disposal procedures
prepared and used communication and navigational equipment relevant to workplace requirements
assisted with identifying key stakeholders and contributed to stakeholder engagement
used communication strategies to engage with supervisor and stakeholders
complied with designated timelines
maintained pest management records according to workplace procedures

Knowledge evidence

common pest management methods, strategies and monitoring techniques for specific pest species
standard operating procedures and codes of practice applicable to pest control
invasive pest species common to field of work and their harmful impact, including:
signs and symptoms of active pests
effect of pests on work environment
basic environmental considerations when controlling pests, including:
spray drift and off target damage
inversion
re-entry period
residues
chemical handling
pest control strategies, including:
cultural
chemical
mechanical
biological
Integrated Pest Management
risk factors, including human, health and environmental associated with the pest management activity
record keeping and reporting processes and procedures, including:
databases
paper based
mandatory reporting
licenses, permits and permissions when entering properties
common equipment used for, controlling pests, navigating and communicating on properties, including:
calibration requirements
basic operation principles
maintenance and repairs
health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative requirements

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret workplace instruction, processes and procedures to identify work requirements and expected standards
Writing: Complete pest management records and reports using clear and accurate language and terminology
Numeracy: Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine rates of materials and calibration of equipment for pest management activities
Oral Communication: Use clear language and concepts, and tone and pace appropriate when communicating with supervisor and stakeholders
Navigate the world of work: Recognise and apply organisational expectations and follows explicit work procedures and protocols; Identify and accept responsibility for working within common legal and ethical frameworks
Interact with others: Respond to clear requests and contributes to stakeholder engagement when invited to do so, initiating a connection through verbal, or nonverbal communication
Get the work done: Follow clearly defined instructions and sequencing, and monitors own progress for the task, seeks assistance when necessary; Use the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCPMG203 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPMG203 needs to address all 73 unit components: 4 elements with 25 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 28 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AHCPMG203?

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