AHCPMG301 — Control weeds

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• identified, recorded and assessed weeds and their impact on the target area
• investigated the suitability of weed control approaches and effect on site environment and non-target entities
• planned and coordinate weed control activities
• identified tolerable levels of weed infestation for the target site
• conducted a site hazard, risk assessment and identified controls for weed control
• ensured personal safety by using appropriate personal protective equipment
• selected and applied weed management methods appropriate to the target site
• maintained records of weed management activities
• monitored, recorded and reported the effectiveness of methods
• ensured control measures had minimal effect on non-target species and environment

Knowledge evidence

• weeds and their tolerable levels and impact on target area, including:
• economic, aesthetic, health, fire hazard and environmental thresholds of common weeds
• non-target entities common to the area
• effect of weed infestation on required plant health and growth
• basic weed biology, including:
• lifecycle and ecology of a range of weeds
• cyclical nature of weeds and control programs
• weed characteristics, morphology and dispersal
• weed management strategies and their selection criteria, including:
• cultural
• chemical
• mechanical
• biological
• Integrated Pest Management
• risk factors including human, animal health and environmental associated with control measures
• factors that affect the efficacy of weed management strategies, including:
• prevailing weather and atmospheric conditions
• impact of off target damage on non-target entities
• residues and maximum residue levels
• weed control activities and disturbance to other plant or animal species
• signs of adverse impact of control measures and ways to minimise their effect on non-target entities, including:
• humans
• animals
• non-target plants
• environment
• site-monitoring techniques that may be used to implement the weed control plan
• hazard and risks assessment and control methodologies
• equipment including personal protective equipment appropriate to control measure
• health and safety in the workplace requirements
• pest management planning and survey strategies
• legislative requirements relevant to weed control.

Foundation skills

• Reading: Read and interpret plans, regulations, and other documentation and consolidate information to determine control plans and implement control measures
• Writing: Accurately complete organisational records, plans and reports using clear language and industry terminology
• Numeracy: Perform calculations for volumes, weights and measures for application rates of chemicals and materials
• Oral Communication: Effectively participate in verbal exchanges using collaborative and inclusive techniques including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information
• Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures, codes of practice and legislative requirements
• Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and workload Make routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision making processes

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