Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Agrichemical Application unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Rural Contracting |
Agrichemical Application |
6239, 6240, 6245, 23617, 23619, 23620 |
Connexis Infrastructure ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published October 2019
Planned review date December 2024
Summary
The purpose of the review was to keep the unit standards current and fit for purpose. The industry reference group identified changes to update legislation, guidance information, outcomes and performance criteria.
The review process involved face-to-face consultation with key organisations, Worksafe, the Environmental Protection Authority and industry feedback via email throughout July and August 2019.
Main changes
· Six unit standards were reviewed to update the unit standard template, guidance information and industry legislation.
· Unit standard outcomes, performance criteria, and range statements were amended to reflect current industry practice.
· The level of unit standard 23617 was increased from 3 to 4 to better reflect the complexity of outcomes.
· Credit totals were updated to reflect the time taken to learn, practice the skills, and be assessed.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Rural Contracting > Agrichemical Application
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
6239 |
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals for total vegetation control |
4 |
10 12 |
B |
6240 |
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals to control aquatic weeds |
4 |
10 20 |
B |
6245 |
Transport agrichemical concentrates by road and develop an emergency procedure guide |
4 |
8 10 |
B |
23617 |
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals to control brush weeds |
3 4 |
6 12 |
B |
23619 |
Describe pests in crops and pasture and agrichemicals for their control |
4 |
12 8 |
B |
23620 |
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals to control pests in crops or pasture |
4 |
16 20 |
B |