AHCPMG312 — Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes

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124 assessable components: 5 elements (28 performance criteria), 19 performance evidence and 72 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 vertebrate pests’ species and prepare a poison baiting program

1.1Identify the pest animal species and abundance in target area
1.2Assess the type, availability and mode of action of poison for control of pest animal species in target area
1.3Identify key aspects of pest animal species ecology, habitat use and control program objectives to determine the timing and extent of baiting program
1.4Assess public health, safety hazards, risks and regulatory restrictions for control options
1.5Assess environmental conditions and off target risk for control options
1.6Select appropriate control option, baiting technique, poison and delivery method appropriate for target pest species, location and landscape
1.7Prepare baiting program to maximise pest animal control objectives according to legislative and regulatory requirements
1.8Determine monitoring and reporting protocols to evaluate effectiveness of baiting program according to legislative and regulatory requirements

2 Obtain and confirm approvals for accessing and using poison baits

2.1Identify necessary approvals and notification requirements for the location of the baiting program and poison use according to legislative and regulatory requirements and toxin/poison label requirements
2.2Access and complete documentation to gain approvals for use of poisons and baits according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
2.3Ensure approvals have been granted, received and filed according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
2.4Notify stakeholders of intended baiting program according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

3 Prepare, transport and store baits

3.1Determine the type of bait, quantity and dose rate of poison for the pest control program according to poison label and legislative and regulatory requirements
3.2Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for baits according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS)
3.3Select suitable location to prepare poison bait according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements, codes of practice or guidelines
3.4Prepare bait for the target species, bait substrate/material and poison according to label and legislative and regulatory requirements
3.5Transport poisons and prepared baits according to legislative and regulatory requirements
3.6Prepare baits for storage according to baiting program requirements, type of bait and legislative and regulatory requirements
3.7Store the treated baits safety according to workplace procedures, legislative and regulatory requirements and poison label directions
3.8Clean and decontaminate bait preparation and distribution equipment according to operator instructions, SDS and legislative and regulatory requirements

4 Distribute and monitor baits in target area

4.1Monitor and assess weather conditions and forecasts to ensure effective conditions for baiting to proceed
4.2Ensure notifications have been communicated and signage installed prior to baiting program according to legislative and regulatory requirements
4.3Identify health and safety hazards and risks and implement controls when handling and distributing baits according to workplace procedures, poison label directions and SDS
4.4Distribute baits in target area to maximise target pest access and minimise off target risk according to label directions and baiting program
4.5Monitor bait uptake and control outcomes in a timely manner according to baiting program requirements, poison label directions and legislative and regulatory requirements
4.6Clean up and dispose of baits according to poison label instructions, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

5 Recording and reporting on outcomes of baiting program

5.1Record and report safety and environmental incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
5.2Record details of poison bait application and outcomes according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

Performance evidence

identified pest animal species and abundance
identified and assessed the availability, mode of action of poison and their application for control of vertebrate pest animal species
identified and selected the poison and baits required for the target pest and calculated the requirements for bait size according to poison label and regulatory requirements
determined the timing for undertaking a baiting program in consideration of target animal ecology, behaviour, location and landscape
identified the various approaches to baiting for pest animal species and selects most appropriate form of baiting for target pest animal species and environment
assessed environmental and off target hazards and risks
developed a poison baiting program and monitoring protocol suitable for pest control objectives for target vertebrate pest and location
identified and accessed legislative and regulatory forms and made application for approvals to access and implement a poison baiting program
confirmed approvals and notified stakeholders of poison baiting program
assessed health and safety in the workplace hazards, risks and implemented control procedures for applying and handling poison baits according to poison label, safety data sheets (SDS), legislative and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures
used personal protective equipment for all poison bait activities
prepared baits for target species in a suitable location
prepared bait for storage and stored the bait safely ready for distribution according to poison label and workplace procedures
monitored and assessed weather to ensure effective baiting conditions according to workplace procedures and poison label
transported baits according to legislative requirements
installed signage and distributed baits ensuring effective target access and minimising off target risks according to baiting program
monitored bait stations in a timely manner according to poison label and baiting program
cleaned equipment, spills, and disposed of waste and baits according to workplace and environmental procedures, SDS and poison labels
maintained records and reported incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

Knowledge evidence

vertebrate pests and their impact on the rural and environmental landscape
vertebrate pesticides, toxins or poisons to control and manage pest animal species, including:
types
origin
mode of action
application
application and use of pesticides in vertebrate animal baiting program
baiting techniques for the delivery of vertebrate pesticide toxins or poisons to target species in a baiting program
regulatory conditions for the use of vertebrate pesticides in pest animal baiting programs, including:
legal implications
requirements of poisons labels
role of SDS
regulated poisons including Schedule 7
federal, state or territory guidelines and codes of practice for the preparation and use of poison baits for pest animals
types and characteristics of vertebrate pests and their impact on the human and natural environment, including:
life cycle
effect on farms and farmland
effect on natural ecosystem and landscape
effect on the urban environment
options for controlling vertebrate pests for a control program, including:
poison baiting
fumigation
habitat destruction
concussive (explosive) force
trapping
shooting
fencing
Integrated Pest Management
guard animals
aversions
bait techniques and technologies, including:
grains
meat
fruits and vegetables
bait stations
baiting trails
replacement baiting programs
canid pest ejectors
aerial baiting
legislation, regulations and licensing requirements in relation to access and use of poisons and poison baits, including:
application process for permits and licencing
roles and responsibilities of land owners, pest controllers and government agencies for using poison baits
stakeholders and required notifications including, neighbours, staff and statutory notifications
bait distribution techniques and considerations, including:
impact of weather
pest species and their habits
breeding cycle
feeding and caching (storing) behaviours
watering behaviours
predation risk to rural and environmental assets being protected
building baiting program into farm or park management activities
factors that contribute to off target risks, including:
proximity to urban and peri urban environment
domestic animal behaviours
pest animal interactions
native birds and animal activities
hazards of poisons and their application, including:
human and animal health
environmental contamination
residues in environment, plants and animals
timing for checking bait stations/sites
safety requirements when handling, treating and distributing poisonous baits, including:
procedures
personal protective equipment
signage
preparing poisonous baits, including:
bait types
sizes
preparation before and after treatment
equipment and methods of treating baits
safe handling, transport and storage of treated baits and poison concentrates
requirements for disposal of waste poison and baits, clearing spillages and equipment clean up

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret SDS, poison labels, operating instruction, applicable legislation and regulations and other documentation and consolidates information to determine baiting requirements
Writing: Complete regulatory applications and forms for permissions according to legislation and regulations Accurately record and complete organisational and legislative records using clear language and terminology
Numeracy: Perform mathematical calculations to determine bait size and quantity relevant to the vertebrate animal population and scale of the program
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following policies, procedures and regulations Identify and implement poison label requirements
Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for baiting activities

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