Unit of competency Outline
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Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG202A
AHCPMG202A
State Code
D7123
D7123
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 treating plant pests, diseases and disorders and defines the standard required to: identify significant plant pests, diseases and disorders for the enterprise; apply a range of control or treatment options; recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage); clean and store equipment correctly; observe the treatment site and record plant treatments.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- 1.1. Plant pests, diseases and disorders are recognised by common name.
- 1.2. Details of the plant pest, disease and disorder 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 manufacturer's specifications.
- 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
2. Apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders
- 2.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures.
- 2.2. Treatments are prepared according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturers 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 regulatory requirements.
3. Carry out post treatment operation
- 3.1. Equipment is shut down and cleaned with full consideration of environmental impacts.
- 3.2. Treatment waste is disposed of causing minimal environmental damage.
- 3.3. Records are maintained according to enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plant pests, diseases and disorders may include:
those which impact on commercial crops, pastures, amenity areas, gardens and turf, and natural areas.
Plant pests may include:
chewing, sucking and boring invertebrates
nematodes
fungi
viruses
bacteria.
Plant disorders may include:
toxic soil, air and water.
Plant pests, diseases and disorders does not include:
vertebrate pests
nutrient deficiencies
extreme environmental conditions.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Plant pests, diseases and disorders may include:
those which impact on commercial crops, pastures, amenity areas, gardens and turf, and natural areas.
Plant pests may include:
chewing, sucking and boring invertebrates
nematodes
fungi
viruses
bacteria.
Plant disorders may include:
toxic soil, air and water.
Plant pests, diseases and disorders does not include:
vertebrate pests
nutrient deficiencies
extreme environmental conditions.
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 plant pests, diseases and disorders for the enterprise
apply a range of control or treatment options
recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage)
clean and store equipment correctly
observe the treatment site
record plant treatments.
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 significant plant pests, diseases and disorders for the enterprise
apply a range of control or treatment options
recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage)
clean and store equipment correctly
observe the treatment site
record plant treatments.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2736 | RTC2404A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO90 | AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | Unit of competency |