Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG301 Control weeds

Release: 3

Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG301 Control weeds

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 3	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has demonstrated on at least one occasion that they have controlled weeds, including:

identified, recorded and assessed weeds and their impact on the target area

investigated the suitability of weed control approaches and effect on site environment and non-target entities

planned and coordinate weed control activities

identified tolerable levels of weed infestation for the target site

conducted a site hazard, risk assessment and identified controls for weed control

ensured personal safety by using appropriate personal protective equipment

selected and applied weed management methods appropriate to the target site

maintained records of weed management activities

monitored, recorded and reported the effectiveness of methods

ensured control measures had minimal effect on non-target species and environment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

weeds and their tolerable levels and impact on target area, including:

economic, aesthetic, health, fire hazard and environmental thresholds of common weeds

non-target entities common to the area

effect of weed infestation on required plant health and growth

basic weed biology, including:

lifecycle and ecology of a range of weeds

cyclical nature of weeds and control programs

weed characteristics, morphology and dispersal

weed management strategies and their selection criteria, including:

cultural

chemical

mechanical

biological

Integrated Pest Management

risk factors including human, animal health and environmental associated with control measures

factors that affect the efficacy of weed management strategies, including:

prevailing weather and atmospheric conditions

impact of off target damage on non-target entities

residues and maximum residue levels

weed control activities and disturbance to other plant or animal species

signs of adverse impact of control measures and ways to minimise their effect on non-target entities, including:

humans

animals

non-target plants

environment

site-monitoring techniques that may be used to implement the weed control plan

hazard and risks assessment and control methodologies

equipment including personal protective equipment appropriate to control measure

health and safety in the workplace requirements

pest management planning and survey strategies

legislative requirements relevant to weed control.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in the field or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

live weeds

tools and equipment used for weed control program

personal protective equipment

specifications:

workplace documents including policies, procedures, processes and forms for record keeping

manufacturers’ operating instructions for specific equipment and machinery

safety data sheets

workplace instructions and client briefs

specific regulations and codes of practice

relationships:

clients.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72