AHCPMG305 - Survey pests

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to survey pest abundance by conducting ground counts, aerial counts or both.Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these.Work may be conducted as part of an emergency response to an incursion or as part of routine surveillance. It must be conducted to comply with the organisation?s pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program and in accordance with established standards and protocols.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.