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Treat weeds

Treat weeds

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG201A
State Code
D7122
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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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 treating weeds and defines the standard required to: identify significant weed species for the enterprise; apply a range of weed treatment control options; recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage); clean and store equipment correctly; monitor treatment site; record weed treatment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to treat weeds
  • 1.1. Weeds which impact on commercial crops, gardens and turf, and natural areas are recognised by common name.
  • 1.2. Details of the weed 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 manufacturers specifications.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
2. Treat weeds
  • 2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 2.2. Treatments are prepared according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturer's 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 environmental regulatory requirements.
3. Carry out post treatment operation
  • 3.1. Equipment is shut down and cleaned with full consideration of environmental impacts and OHS requirements.
  • 3.2. Treatment waste is disposed of causing minimal environmental damage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Weeds may include:
all plants that are classified as weeds.
Treat weeds may include:
control by cultural, biological and chemical methods.
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 significant weed species for the enterprise
apply a range of weed treatment control options
recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage)
clean and store equipment correctly
monitor treatment site
record weed treatment.
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
S2735 RTC2401A Treat weeds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds Unit of competency