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Biosecurity Field Surveillance

Biosecurity Field Surveillance

Skill set
National Code
PUASS00059
State Code
AD946
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
16/07/2019
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
140
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 16/12/2022 Current Approved
1.00 16/07/2019 Replaced Replaced
Description
This Skill Set is for individuals who perform the duties of a biosecurity field surveillance team member within Australian biosecurity emergency response operational environments. It provides the skills and knowledge required to carry out field surveillance activities and identify a specific animal or plant emergency disease or pest within a biosecurity emergency response.
Pathway Information
This Skill Set PUASS00059 Biosecurity Field Surveillance is part of the Public Safety Training Package. The Skill Set can be a standalone outcome, or the units may be included in a qualification as core or elective options.Individuals may undertake further training towards attainment of the Certificate III in Public Safety (Biosecurity Emergency Response Operations).
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This Skill Set PUASS00059 Biosecurity Field Surveillance is suitable for those who will perform biosecurity field surveillance activities in a biosecurity response operational environment.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This Skill Set PUASS00059 Biosecurity Field Surveillance from the Public Safety Training Package meets the minimum industry requirements to perform in a biosecurity response operational environment.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCS76 AHCBER404 Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response 90 Unit of competency
OCT01 AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest 50 Unit of competency
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