AHCPMG413 — Define the pest problem

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What an assessment for AHCPMG413 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 17 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Establish the background to the target pest problem

1.1Determine landscape and land use within target area
1.2Consult with stakeholders to identify and record views and issues for target pest
1.3Define desired environmental management and production outcomes
1.4Collect and record information about management or production processes relating to pest problem
1.5Determine non-target species populations in target area according to ecological data

2 Analyse the target pest problem in the area

2.1Establish and document stakeholder views on the distribution of target pest within affected area
2.2Source and analyse information to validate stakeholder views for target pest population, damage, and distribution
2.3Identify environmental and pest biology factors which influence the target pest population and distribution
2.4Document the target pest lifecycle, optimum times, locations and behaviours that impact program effectiveness
2.5Identify non-target species populations and distribution
2.6Identify hazards, risks and controls for non-target species, environment, ecology and production in target area
2.7Identify potential ecological role of target pest

3 Determine critical control points for management of the target pest problem

3.1Determine timing of control activities for periods of least risk to off target activities and conditions
3.2Identify periods of significant vulnerability during target pest lifecycle
3.3Determine appropriate time period for pest management activity

4 Define and document the impacts of the target pest

4.1Estimate economic losses and environmental impacts of the pest presence
4.2Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of managing pest in accordance with workplace plans
4.3Prepare a report on outcomes of investigation for stakeholders according to workplace procedures
4.4Assess whether the pest problem warrants the need for a pest management plan

Performance evidence

identified and consulted with stakeholders
collected information on pest impact and defined the pest problem in consultation with stakeholders
determined the target pest population and distribution and factors impacting population and distribution
determined non-target species populations and distribution in area
accessed and analysed information to validate pest impact
identified appropriate times for pest control activities and identified and documented pests’ characteristics that impact on program effectiveness
conducted a cost-benefit analysis for managing target pest
prepared a report and assessed the viability for a pest management plan for pest population
identified environmental impact of pest presence and pest management activity

Knowledge evidence

impact of pests on environment, land use, land management and production processes
behaviour of target pests, particularly those behaviours that impact pest susceptibility to being effectively managed
animal welfare and related codes of practice and workplace procedures
pest biology and lifecycles of target pests
principles that underpin the strategic approach to managing pests
land management and production processes of targeted area
ecology of targeted area
performance criteria for measuring land management and production outcomes
techniques used to validate the target pest population and distribution data supplied by stakeholders and sources of relevant data
measuring or estimating economic implication and environmental impacts of pests
potential ecological role some pests provide
potential disease or toxicity risks
relevant parts of local, regional, state or territory and national pest management strategies
factors that influence pest population and distribution
periods of vulnerability in the lifecycle of pests
critical control points for management of pest problem
range of pests, non-target species, plant pests and diseases

Foundation skills

Reading: Critically analyse documents and data from a variety of sources and consolidates information to determine requirements for management plans
Writing: Document outcomes of consultations and incorporates details into report Document report using industry relevant terminology, structure and format
Numeracy: Perform mathematical calculations to analyse costs and values to accurately create a cost benefit analysis
Oral Communication: Determine and confirm client views and opinion using collaborative and inclusive techniques including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information and to confirm understanding
Navigate the world of work: Work independently or with others in making decisions to achieve organisation outcomes Take full responsibility for following, procedures and legislative requirements
Get the work done: Accept responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations

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What does an assessment tool for AHCPMG413 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPMG413 needs to address all 51 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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