Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders by common name
- Record details of the plant pest, disease and disorder occurrence and report to the supervisor
- Select treatment methods in consultation with the supervisor
- Calculate application rates required if spraying is necessary, and confirm calculations with supervisor
- Select and prepare equipment for use according to enterprise guidelines, supervisor’s directions and manufacturer's specifications
- Identify work health and safety hazards and report safety concerns to the supervisor
- Place caution or hazard signs and signals as required by work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Wear personal protective equipment according to work health and safety policies and procedures
- Prepare treatments according to supervisor's instructions, safety data sheets or chemical labels and manufacturer’s guidelines
- Apply treatments according to work health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, to minimise damage to non-target species
- Carry out post treatment operation