Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to treat weeds
- Recognise target weeds by common name
- Record details of the weed occurrence and discuss with supervisor
- Identify appropriate control technique with supervisor
- If spraying is necessary, calculate application rates required and confirm calculations with supervisor
- Select and prepare equipment for use according to enterprise guidelines, supervisor’s direction and manufacturer's specifications
- Place caution or warning signs as required by work instructions or standard operating procedures
- Identify work health and safety and environmental hazards and report safety concerns to the supervisor
- Treat weeds
- Wear personal protective equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Prepare treatments according to supervisor's instructions, manufacturer guidelines, label directions and safety data sheets
- Apply treatments to minimise damage to non-target species according to work health and safety and regulatory requirements
- Carry out post treatment operation