Course Description
Unlock the expertise needed to skilfully apply biosecurity measures from a comprehensive competence unit. Gain the knowledge and skills to safeguard your site against biosecurity threats, independently making resource allocation decisions and ensuring safety. Join us and become a guardian against potential biosecurity risks and take charge of your own success.
Course Outcome
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
(Release 1 – 24/Dec/2020)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply control measures in a biosecurity plan to protect a site from the entry and spread of biosecurity threats.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course however students will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- AQF level II written and spoken English;
- Numeracy skills to meet the Foundation skills required for this unit of competency;
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment;
- Relevant general knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational experience; and
- Access to a computer (device) and internet to complete the online training component.
Training Duration and Schedule
Students complete preliminary online learning in their own time and location prior to attendance on-site. The practical component is delivered over several days depending on the facilities and equipment available and specific learning outcomes. Please contact Orion Training for more information on the duration and schedule of the course.
Training Venue and Delivery Mode
Students complete work-related training and assessment activities in an appropriate training facility using a face a face approach with their trainer.
The courses are delivered throughout regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Courses may take place at professional facilities where the required facilities and equipment are in place and available.
Student candidates will be offered a place in the nearest course to their locality or in their preferred location. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided via email.
Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this unit, the candidate must provide evidence that on at least one occasion the individual has applied biosecurity measures, including;
- located and interpreted site biosecurity plans and information to inform control measures
- identified biosecurity hazards and threats for the site and determined control measures
- determined responsibilities for applying control measures
- incorporated and applied biosecurity control measures into work routines according to the biosecurity plan
- maintained records for traceability of input and output data
- monitored control measures for effectiveness
- monitored workplace personnel for compliance with biosecurity control measures
- reported biosecurity issues and concerns according to procedures
- maintained currency in biosecurity.
Training Cost
Course fees are structured based on the facility where the course is delivered. Please contact Orion for more information on fees in your location. Fees will be invoiced in advance and must be paid by the agreed party prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to Orion Student Handbook for further information about payment terms, refunds and complaints and appeals policies.
Course Materials and Equipment
To complete the preliminary online activities, Students will need access to a computer and reliable internet. On-site training incorporates a comprehensive theoretical component. Orion will provide Students with learning and assessment materials to complete the theory and the written final assessment requirements.
Orion will provide all necessary training facilities and equipment to undertake the mandatory practical training and assessment activities
Ordinarily, Students are not required to provide any materials or equipment in order to undertake training and assessment. However, where a training venue stipulates a need for Students to bring a specific item, Students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date.
Student Handbook
