Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the control of weeds and defines the standard required to: identify a range of weeds and beneficial organisms; plan and coordinate weed control activities; prepare and calibrate equipment; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment for weed control; apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records; monitor, record and report the effectiveness of controls. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture or land management-based enterprises who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations using cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Assess weed infestation |
1.1. Identify the scope and size of the weed infestation that adversely impacts on the landscape. 1.2. Identify weeds and record details of the weeds and beneficial organisms. 1.3. Identify tolerable levels of infestation according to client, market, environmental and IPM requirements. 1.4. Determine if plant health or growth requirements are compromised by level of infestation. 1.5. Seek professional advice if required in the assessment of the weed infestation. |
2. Plan control measures |
2.1. Determine suitable control options according to Integrated Pest Management principles and industry practice. 2.2. Identify the hazards, assess and control risks to others and the environment. 2.3. Identify appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for the planned control measure. 2.4. Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 2.5. Prepare a control plan for the control measure/strategy. |
3. Implement control measures |
3.1. Implement control measures in accordance with IPM principles, industry practice and control plan. 3.2. Ensure that control measures minimise non-target damage. 3.3. Maintain records of the control measure/s applied. |
4. Monitor control measures |
4.1. Monitor control measures to identify signs of adverse impact on humans, animals, non-target plants or environment. 4.2. Assess effectiveness of control measures in accordance with IPM guidelines and/or available industry standards. 4.3. Record assessment of control measures and report to client or organisation. |
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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Weeds may 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 |