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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to treat weeds
   • Recognise target weeds by common name
   • Record details of the weed occurrence and discuss with supervisor
   • Identify appropriate control technique with supervisor
   • If spraying is necessary, calculate application rates required and confirm calculations with supervisor
   • Select and prepare equipment for use according to enterprise guidelines, supervisor’s direction and manufacturer's specifications
   • Place caution or warning signs as required by work instructions or standard operating procedures
   • Identify work health and safety and environmental hazards and report safety concerns to the supervisor
2. Treat weeds
   • Wear personal protective equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Prepare treatments according to supervisor's instructions, manufacturer guidelines, label directions and safety data sheets
   • Apply treatments to minimise damage to non-target species according to work health and safety and regulatory requirements
3. Carry out post treatment operation
   • Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment
   • Dispose of treatment waste in a way that causes minimal environmental damage
   • Maintain records according to enterprise guidelines and regulatory requirements

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

follow supervisor instructions to prepare and apply treatments to weeds

identify and report safety and environmental hazards according to workplace requirements

shut down and clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment in a way that minimises environmental impacts

dispose of treatment waste according to workplace procedures and without causing environmental damage

maintain records according to workplace and legislative requirements

use standard industry terminology for plants, weeds and chemicals

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

sources of information on weeds and treatments

environmental considerations when using chemicals for treating weeds

equipment required to complete the task

equipment capabilities and limitations

personal protective equipment required for treating weeds

weeds and dispersal methodologies common to work area

a range of treatment methods

caution or hazard signs and signals

purpose of chemical labels and safety data sheets

where to access safety data sheets

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