Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders.
This unit applies to supervised workers in plant or pasture-based industries and is carried out following strict work instructions and under supervision.
Supervisors are required to hold current chemical handling certification.
No other occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Pest Management (PMG)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
1.1 Recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders by common name 1.2 Record details of the plant pest, disease and disorder occurrence and report to the supervisor 1.3 Select treatment methods in consultation with the supervisor 1.4 Calculate application rates required if spraying is necessary, and confirm calculations with supervisor 1.5 Select and prepare equipment for use according to enterprise guidelines, supervisor’s directions and manufacturer's specifications 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards and report safety concerns to the supervisor 1.7 Place caution or hazard signs and signals as required by work instructions and standard operating procedures |
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2. Apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders |
2.1 Wear personal protective equipment according to work health and safety policies and procedures 2.2 Prepare treatments according to supervisor's instructions, safety data sheets or chemical labels and manufacturer’s guidelines 2.3 Apply treatments according to work health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, to minimise damage to non-target species |
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3. Carry out post treatment operation |
3.1 Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment 3.2 Dispose of treatment waste in a way that causes minimal environmental damage or biosecurity risks 3.3 Maintain records according to enterprise guidelines and regulatory requirements 3.4 Monitor response to treatment |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
