This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

identify and report operational problems

produce reports and logs

use personal protective equipment

use tools and machinery

use chemicals and other treatments

follow plans charts and instructions

perform workrelated calculations

interpret material safety data sheets MSDS

apply procedures and standards

communicate with employees and customers

work effectively as part of a team

use communication equipment

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

give and receive instructions

Required knowledge

environmental aspects of controlling vegetation

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

use storage handling and transport of hazardous substances

landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards of vegetation control processes

equipment operation capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on use of chemical treatment site or plant

control systems

materials handling

landscape and ground structure of work area

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to control vegetation on a site by inspecting identifying and treating weeds plants and shrubs including

interpreting work requirements from given documentation

identifying noxious weeds and appropriate control methods

planning and preparing equipment and materials required for work

treating vegetation according to legislative and organisational procedures

identifying risks and implement controls

restoring work site according to environmental and organisational requirements

completing relevant documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Relevant legislation and organisational procedures include:

Equipment and personal protective equipment may include:

Processes used to treat and control vegetation include: