Unit of competency Outline
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Control weeds
Control weeds
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG301A
AHCPMG301A
State Code
D7124
D7124
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
30
Description
This unit covers the control of weeds and defines the standard required to: identify a range of weeds and beneficial organisms; plan and coordinate weed control activities; prepare and calibrate equipment; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment for weed control; apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records; monitor, record and report the effectiveness of controls.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess weed infestation
- 1.1. Identify the scope and size of the weed infestation that adversely impacts on the landscape.
- 1.2. Identify weeds and record details of the weeds and beneficial organisms.
- 1.3. Identify tolerable levels of infestation according to client, market, environmental and IPM requirements.
- 1.4. Determine if plant health or growth requirements are compromised by level of infestation.
- 1.5. Seek professional advice if required in the assessment of the weed infestation.
2. Plan control measures
- 2.1. Determine suitable control options according to Integrated Pest Management principles and industry practice.
- 2.2. Identify the hazards, assess and control risks to others and the environment.
- 2.3. Identify appropriate tools, equipment and machinery for the planned control measure.
- 2.4. Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 2.5. Prepare a control plan for the control measure/strategy.
3. Implement control measures
- 3.1. Implement control measures in accordance with IPM principles, industry practice and control plan.
- 3.2. Ensure that control measures minimise non-target damage.
- 3.3. Maintain records of the control measure/s applied.
4. Monitor control measures
- 4.1. Monitor control measures to identify signs of adverse impact on humans, animals, non-target plants or environment.
- 4.2. Assess effectiveness of control measures in accordance with IPM guidelines and/or available industry standards.
- 4.3. Record assessment of control measures and report to client or organisation.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Weeds may include:
the range of significant and noxious weeds of agricultural and horticultural crops, pastures and native vegetation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Weeds may include:
the range of significant and noxious weeds of agricultural and horticultural crops, pastures and native vegetation.
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 weeds and beneficial organisms
plan and coordinate weed control activities
prepare and calibrate equipment
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment for weed control
apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records
monitor, record and report 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 weeds and beneficial organisms
plan and coordinate weed control activities
prepare and calibrate equipment
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment for weed control
apply a range of weed control methods and maintain records
monitor, record and report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2752 | RTC3401A | Control weeds | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | Unit of competency |