Capacity & Capability
National EPP Training Program
Plant Health Australia (PHA) conducts a National Emergency Plant Pest (EPP) Training Program on behalf of its Members. The aim of the program is to familiarise industry and government personnel with key elements of the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) and PLANTPLAN, to ensure that if an incursion occurs, all responsible Parties are familiar with their roles and responsibilities. In addition, all signatories to the EPPRD are required, where possible, to use trained and accredited personnel in an EPP response.
Training is developed and delivered to industry representatives, growers and government officers. The program can also be tailored for representatives on national decision making committees (such as the National Management Group and Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests), right through to Industry Liaison Officers in Local Pest Control Centres.
Training available through this program includes:
- The Biosecurity Awareness Workshop (overview of the EPPRD and PLANTPLAN)
- Workshops for members of industry boards or with key decision makers
- Short EPPRD awareness training at Member meetings
- On-farm general biosecurity awareness
- Industry Liaison Coordinator and Officer training
PHA offers flexible solutions and is happy to discuss other options that may better suit your needs.
PHA’s Biosecurity Online Training
To complement the face-to-face training currently delivered through the National EPP Training Program, PHA has developed Biosecurity Online Training (BOLT). BOLT aims to make biosecurity training more accessible and provides a valuable reference source for PHA Members.
Currently, only the Plant Foundation Module is available via BOLT. This module provides an overview of the biosecurity system, together with the response arrangement in place if a new pest is detected. The module can be completed in an hour or two.
Access to BOLT is free and available to anyone with an interest in biosecurity. First time users should read the joining instructions for assistance.
Click here to access Biosecurity Online Training (BOLT)
Do you want training?
If you would like further information on the National EPP Training Program or would like PHA to present training to your organisation, please contact Stephen Dibley, Program Manager for Training and Biosecurity Preparedness.
Support material
To support the EPPRD training program there is a range of material being developed. This is designed to be used in conjunction with the training delivered through PHA. Electronic copies of this materialis available here.
