This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage sites that have an active operational emergency for diseases or pests.

The unit applies to individuals who have been appointed or engaged to undertake a management role within an emergency disease or pest incursion response and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in biosecurity. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.