AHCPMG510 — Develop a pest survey strategy

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What an assessment for AHCPMG510 must cover

31 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Obtain and analyse biological information for survey design

1.1Identify the biological and dispersal characteristics of the pest
1.2Determine impact of climate on reproduction rates and the predicted distribution of the pest
1.3Identify the geographical distribution of the host
1.4Analyse information to determine priority areas to be surveyed

2 Develop survey methodology

2.1Determine particular type of survey to be designed according to phase of incursion
2.2Determine field data collection methodology in consultation with technical experts
2.3Incorporate quality assurance standards, legislative requirements and codes of practice into survey methodology and documentation
2.4Select diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples
2.5Include procedure for sustainability and biosecurity in survey plan
2.6Determine review processes to evaluate survey program
2.7Develop instructions for survey teams

3 Determine the resources and obtain approvals for survey design

3.1Determine and document resources required for survey activities in consultation with technical experts
3.2Document survey design according to protocols, industry standards and workplace health and safety policies
3.3Submit survey design to authorising agency for approval

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has produced at least one pest survey strategy according to local, regional, state/territory and national pest management strategies.
There must also be evidence that the individual has:
analysed biological information for the characteristics, distribution and dispersal of pest
developed survey methodology for target pest, environment and terrain
prepared plans to workplace and authority standards
developed review processes according to workplace requirements.

Knowledge evidence

biometric principles of biological survey design
biology of pests relevant to the region
types and distribution of hosts relevant to the region
requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant codes of practice
legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry standards relevant to surveying pests
pest biology, behaviour and lifecycles
diagnostic tests for use in confirming pest presence in samples
resources required for survey activities.

Foundation skills

Reading: Organise, evaluate and analyse biological data, maps and charts to verify pest characteristics and dispersal
Writing: Prepare detailed procedural texts defining the requirements and purpose of pest survey strategy for stakeholders, taking into account the needs of a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce

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Questions about assessing AHCPMG510

What does an assessment tool for AHCPMG510 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPMG510 needs to address all 31 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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