Unit of competency Outline
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG302A
AHCPMG302A
State Code
D7125
D7125
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of controlling plant pests, diseases and disorders taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options and defines the standard required to: identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders, and beneficial organisms; assess damage or threat to plants; select pest and disease controls and timing of operations; prepare and calibrate equipment; apply a range of pest and disease control methods and keep records; monitor the effectiveness of controls.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess pests and disease infestation
- 1.1. Scope and size of the infestation is assessed.
- 1.2. Plants pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms are identified and reported or recorded in field notes.
- 1.3. Levels of pest infestations tolerated by the client, market or environment are identified from the IPM strategy.
2. Plan the implementation of control measures
- 2.1. Control measures suitable for the infestation are selected from IPM strategy.
- 2.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected for each work activity according to enterprise work procedures.
- 2.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
- 2.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.
- 2.5. Control measures selected need to be in full consideration of OHS and environmental implications.
3. Implement control measures
- 3.1. Enterprise work team, contractors and IPM product suppliers are coordinated in a sequential, timely and effective manner in consultation with the supervisor.
- 3.2. Control measures are implemented according to the IPM standards or industry Code of Practice.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of each activity.
- 3.4. Records are maintained as required by legislation and enterprise guidelines.
4. Monitor control methods
- 4.1. Control methods are monitored to identify side effects to other plants, animals or external environment.
- 4.2. Effectiveness of control methods are assessed in reference to specified industry, OHS and enterprise standards.
- 4.3. Adjustments to IPM control methods are implemented where necessary to meet enterprise specifications.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pests, diseases and disorders may include:
the range of pests, diseases and disorders of plants managed or controlled by using a range of integrated measures of management and control.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pests, diseases and disorders may include:
the range of pests, diseases and disorders of plants managed or controlled by using a range of integrated measures of management and control.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment
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:
identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders, and beneficial organisms
assess damage or threat to plants
select pest and disease controls and timing of operations
prepare and calibrate equipment
apply a range of pest and disease control methods and keep records
monitor the effectiveness of controls.
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.
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.
Overview of assessment
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:
identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders, and beneficial organisms
assess damage or threat to plants
select pest and disease controls and timing of operations
prepare and calibrate equipment
apply a range of pest and disease control methods and keep records
monitor the effectiveness of controls.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2753 | RTC3404A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Unit of competency |