Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

NWPSOU002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control vegetation on a site

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPSOU002 - Control vegetation on a site
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to control vegetation on a site by inspecting, identifying and treating weeds, plants and shrubs. The ability to plan and undertake work safely, including the safe handling of chemicals and equipment, is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff involved in plant control, but it does not reflect the requirements for undertaking plant control on the properties of third parties where further training and licensing requirements may apply.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks, in familiar context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Source
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
  • Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment.
  • Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs.
       
Element: Treat vegetation
  • Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds.
  • Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms.
  • Use processes to treat vegetation.
  • Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage.
       
Element: Check work and restore work site
  • Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use.
  • Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste.
       
Element: Complete records and reports
  • Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms.
  • Complete work reports and documentation.
       
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
  • Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment.
  • Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs.
       
Element: Treat vegetation
  • Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds.
  • Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms.
  • Use processes to treat vegetation.
  • Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage.
       
Element: Check work and restore work site
  • Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use.
  • Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste.
       
Element: Complete records and reports
  • Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms.
  • Complete work reports and documentation.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures.

1.2 Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment.

1.3 Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.4 Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs.

2. Treat vegetation

2.1 Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds.

2.2 Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms.

2.3 Use processes to treat vegetation.

2.4 Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage.

3. Check work and restore work site

3.1 Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use.

3.2 Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste.

4. Complete records and reports

4.1 Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms.

4.2 Complete work reports and documentation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and reporting operational problems

producing reports and logs and completing relevant documentation

using personal protective equipment, tools and machinery, chemicals and other treatments

following plans, charts and instructions

performing work-related calculations

interpreting material safety data sheets (MSDS)

applying procedures and standards

controlling vegetation on a site by inspecting, identifying and treating weeds, plants and shrubs

interpreting work requirements from given documentation

identifying noxious weeds and appropriate control methods

planning and preparing equipment and materials required for work

identifying risks and implementing controls

restoring work site

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures.

1.2 Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment.

1.3 Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.4 Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs.

2. Treat vegetation

2.1 Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds.

2.2 Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms.

2.3 Use processes to treat vegetation.

2.4 Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage.

3. Check work and restore work site

3.1 Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use.

3.2 Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste.

4. Complete records and reports

4.1 Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms.

4.2 Complete work reports and documentation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures. 
Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment. 
Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs. 
Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds. 
Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms. 
Use processes to treat vegetation. 
Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage. 
Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use. 
Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste. 
Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms. 
Complete work reports and documentation. 
Organise tasks according to job specifications, relevant legislation and organisational procedures. 
Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and environment. 
Select and check equipment, personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Identify noxious weeds, plants and shrubs. 
Conduct monitoring programs to determine spread, growth rate and extent of problem caused by weeds. 
Store, handle, transport and mix chemicals and other control mechanisms. 
Use processes to treat vegetation. 
Implement controls to minimise environmental damage and deal with emergencies and spillage. 
Clean equipment after use and prepare for safe storage or re-use. 
Identify potential hazards and dispose of waste. 
Record use of chemicals and control mechanisms. 
Complete work reports and documentation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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