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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  2. Apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders
  3. Carry out post treatment operation

Range Statement


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:

prepare and apply treatments to plant pests, diseases or disorders

identify and report work health and safety and environmental hazards

follow work health and safety policies and procedures to treating plant pests, diseases and disorders

follow instructions to prepare and apply treatments to minimise damage to non-target plant and animal species

dispose of treatment waste without causing environmental damage

shut down and clean equipment in a way that minimises environmental impacts

use, clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment according to workplace procedures

maintain records to legislative and workplace standards

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental considerations when using chemicals

equipment capabilities and limitations

plant pests, diseases and disorders common to host plants in a work area

equipment required to complete the task

treatment methods appropriate to the issue and the environment

caution or hazard signs and signals required when treating plant pests, diseases and disorders

purpose of, and information provided in chemical labels and safety data sheets

how to access safety data sheets in own workplace and what information is included in them