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Basic Biosecurity Skill Set

Basic Biosecurity Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00110
State Code
AE422
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
184
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/12/2020 Current Approved
Description
This skill set provides the basic knowledge and skills required to support biosecurity activity and compliance for a property, farm or land management situation for animal husbandry, plant production or land and aquatic environment management, including businesses, volunteer groups and government and non-government agencies and organisations.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide pathways into a range of Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications in theAHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals, new employees or existing workers who work in a horticulture, agriculture or conservation and land management environment where biosecurity is an important part of the job role for the prevention of diseases and pests.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the basic industry requirements for complying with biosecurity procedures in the workplace.
General notes
No information