View Unit : Understanding Pest, Disease and Weed Control

Unit

Unit Reference Number

T/500/5117

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understanding Pest, Disease and Weed Control

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

31-Oct-2012

SSAs

3.2 Horticulture And Forestry

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Prepare for tasks. (CU 1.1)	1.1	. Select and wear overalls, gloves, and safety footwear for tasks.
		1.2	. Select appropriate tools and equipment.
		1.3	. Identify necessary safety procedures.
2	Explain the simple methods of pest and disease control. (CU 62.1, 70.2) (SLc/L1)	2.1	. Explain why pest and disease control is necessary.
3	Outline effects of using control methods. (CU 70.2)	3.1	. Outline the cultural, chemical and biological control methods available.
4	Identify and demonstrate why the control of weeds is necessary. (CU 62.2) (SLc/L1)	4.1	. Identify four common annual and four common perennial weeds.
		4.2	. Explain why weed control is necessary.
		4.3	. Demonstrate three methods of weed control.
5	Identify the necessary Health and Safety procedures relevant to pest, disease and weed control. (CU 1.1) (SLc/L1)	5.1	. Identify Health and Safety procedures in relation to pest, disease and weed control including the suitability of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.
5		5.2	. For a given scenario outline the effects on children, pets and vegetables.
6	Tidy work area. (CU 1.1, 17.1, 17.2)	6.1	. Clear and tidy work area.
		6.2	. Appropriately dispose of debris.
		6.3	. Clean tools and store materials after use.
		6.4	. Carry out work with due regard to the health and safety of others.

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