Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess seed crop condition, growth and requirements
- Monitor crops to assess their condition and needs and report observations
- Identify, monitor and report pests and diseases at nominated threshold levels
- Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture in consultation with directions
- Use soil probe to measure moisture levels and soil water percentage calculated
- Apply fertiliser and amendments
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
- Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Apply specialist sprays according to label directions and industry standards for growth stages
- Carry out chipping or spot spraying as required
- Assess, record and report crop growth stages
- Apply water according to the identified need
- Undertake all applications in the full consideration of adverse environmental impacts
- Monitor crop condition, growth and requirements
- Complete cleaning and hygiene operations