Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for agricultural crop maintenance operations
- Instructions about crop maintenance activities are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- Machinery, equipment and tools are selected and prepared for the task being undertaken.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- The environmental implications of the crop maintenance plan are identified and discussed with the supervisor.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- Prepare for crop maintenance operations
- Carry out maintenance operations
- Assistance is provided with the crop weed control program.
- Assistance is provided with the crop pest and disease control program.
- Assistance is provided with the crop nutrition program.
- Assistance is provided with paddock maintenance duties.
- Assistance is provided with irrigation duties where appropriate.
- Complete maintenance operation
- Tools and equipment are cleaned and sterilised according to the manufacturer's specifications, enterprise procedures and regulations.
- All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris are disposed of safely and appropriately in accordance with enterprise requirements.
- All required workplace records are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with enterprise requirements.