Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Control weeds

KHU-AGR-0696

Australian Equivalent

AHCPMG301

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Assess weed infestation

0696.E1.O1Identify and record weeds and potential weeds for target area

0696.E1.O2Identify the scope, stage and size of the weed infestation impacting on target area

0696.E1.O3Assess effect of weed infestation on target area

0696.E1.O4Identify tolerable levels of infestation according to workplace requirements

0696.E1.O5Investigate approaches to control weed infestation

0696.E1.O6Identify non-target plant and animal species present in the area

0696.E1.O7Assess the site for suitability of control measures according to health and safety in the workplace and environmental requirements

E2Plan weed control measures

0696.E2.O1Determine suitable control options according to workplace requirements and legislative and regulatory requirements

0696.E2.O2Identify and assess hazards, risks and controls according to workplace procedures and regulations

0696.E2.O3Identify appropriate resources for control options

0696.E2.O4Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment in accordance with health and safety in the workplace procedures

0696.E2.O5Select and prepare a plan for control measures according to workplace strategy and environmental legislative and regulatory requirements

0696.E2.O6Document control measures according to workplace and legislative requirements

E3Implement weed control

0696.E3.O1Assess conditions for implementation of control plan and adjust plan according to conditions

0696.E3.O2Implement control measures in accordance with workplace pest management plan and industry best practice

0696.E3.O3Ensure that control measures minimise effect on non-target species and environmental damage

0696.E3.O4Maintain records of the control measure according workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

E4Monitor weed control measures

0696.E4.O1Monitor weed control measures and identify adverse impact on non-target entities

0696.E4.O2Assess effectiveness of weed control measures in accordance with workplace procedures

0696.E4.O3Report results of assessment according to client or workplace procedures