Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor & assess agricultural crop condition, growth and requirements
- Monitor crop health regularly and record observations
- Report deviation from expected growth and vigour
- Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
- Follow directions to establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture
- Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe
- Report observations of crop ripening to manager to determine the timing of harvest
- Undertake crop health operations
- Identify hazards and implement appropriate controls
- Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
- Follow label instructions and any specialist advice
- Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages
- Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
- Conduct any required chipping or spot spraying
- Assess, record and report crop growth stages and keys
- Apply water as required
- Consider adverse environmental impacts when performing all applications
- Complete cleaning and hygiene operations