Information
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Document No.
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Student Name
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RangerGroup
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Conducted on
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Location
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Context of Assessment?
1.Prepare to treat weeds
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1.1.Weeds which impact on commercial crops, gardens and turf, and natural areas are recognised by common name
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1.2.Details of the weed occurrence are recorded and reported to the supervisor
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1.3.Treatment methods are selected in consultation with the supervisor
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1.4.Equipment is selected and prepared for use according to enterprise guidelines and manufacturers specifications
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1.5.Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor
2.Treat weeds
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2.1.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures
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2.2.Treatments are prepared according to supervisor's instructions and manufacturer's guidelines
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2.3.Treatments are applied in such a way that non-target damage is minimised
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2.4.Treatments are applied according to OHS and environmental regulatory requirements.
3.Carry out post treatment operation
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3.1.Equipment is shut down and cleaned with full consideration of environmental impacts and OHS requirements
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3.2.Treatment waste is disposed of causing minimal environmental damage
Required Skills
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identify hazards and implement safe work practices
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read and interpret chemical labels, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), manufacturer's specifications for setting up equipment
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use and maintain PPE
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prepare to treat weeds
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apply weed treatments
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carry out post treatment operations
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maintain spray records
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recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols
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interpret tasks or information from labels, manuals or written instructions
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record information accurately or verbally report information
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use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly
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use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor
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use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures
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use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Required Knowledge
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recognition of common weeds for a particular enterprise/situation
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weed growth characteristics
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different types of control measures, treatments and their principles
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modes of action of different chemicals
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equipment capability and limitations
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legislation relation to the use of chemicals for weed control
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OHS responsibilities of employers and employees
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OHS legislative requirements and associated hazardous substances regulations and Codes of Practice
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correct wearing/fit of personal protective equipment
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environmental considerations when using chemicals for weed control
Critical Aspects of Assessment
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identify significant weed species for the enterprise
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apply a range of weed treatment control options
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recognise and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage)
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clean and store equipment correctly
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monitor treatment site
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record weed treatment
