Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of treating plant pests, diseases and disorders and defines the standard required to: identify significant plant pests, diseases and disorders for the enterprise; apply a range of control or treatment options; recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage); clean and store equipment correctly; observe the treatment site and record plant treatments. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to supervised workers in plant or pasture-based industries and is carried out following strict work instructions and under supervision. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
1.1. Plant pests, diseases and disorders are recognised by common name. 1.2. Details of the plant pest, disease and disorder occurrence are recorded and reported to the supervisor. 1.3. Treatment methods are selected in consultation with the supervisor. 1.4. Equipment is selected and prepared for use according to enterprise guidelines and manufacturer's specifications. 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. |
2. Apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders |
2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures. 2.2. Treatments are prepared according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturers guidelines. 2.3. Treatments are applied in such a way that non-target damage is minimised. 2.4. Treatments are applied according to OHS and regulatory requirements. |
3. Carry out post treatment operation |
3.1. Equipment is shut down and cleaned with full consideration of environmental impacts. 3.2. Treatment waste is disposed of causing minimal environmental damage. 3.3. Records are maintained according to enterprise guidelines. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Plant pests, diseases and disorders may include: |
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Plant pests may include: |
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Plant disorders may include: |
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Plant pests, diseases and disorders does not include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Pest management |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |