Course Title: Control weeds
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3396 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Course Title: Control weeds
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 70
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Contact: Dinah van Ruyven
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4287
Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities.
This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture or land management-based enterprises who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations using cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment.
The unit applies to workers who demonstrate autonomy and judgement and take limited responsibility in known contexts.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
AHCPMG301 Control weeds |
Elements: |
1. Assess weed infestation 2. Plan control measures 3. Implement weed control 4. Monitor control measures |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to Elements of Competency.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may consist of written tests, in class activities, presentations & written reports.