Alice Springs Weed Spraying

Level II - What will I learn?

You will learn how to safely and successfully control weeds on your property or community.

• How to identify weeds in the Northern Territory
• Rubber bush, Coral cacti, Parkinsonia, Neem tree, Athel pine, Caltrope, Buffel and many more
• Herbicides for grasses
• Herbicides for woody weeds
• Herbicide labels
• Mixing rates
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Employees obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act
• Spray units
• Folia spray
• Cut stump method
• Quickspray or knapsacks

The unit of competencies can be: AHCPMG201 Treat weeds and/or AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision

Level III - What will I learn?

You will learn how to safely and successfully manage weeds on your property or community.

• How to identify weeds in the Northern Territory
• Rubber bush, Cacti, Parkinsonia, Neem tree, Athel pine, Caltrope, Buffel and many more
• Class A, B and C weeds
• Herbicides for grasses
• Herbicides for woody weeds
• Herbicide labels
• Mixing rates
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safety data sheet
• Weed Management Act
• Duty of Care
• Employees obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act
• Nozzle selection
• Spray units
• Environmentally friendly weed control
• Folia spray
• Cut stump method
• Employers obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act

The unit of competency is: AHCPMG301 Control weeds