Apply prescribed herbicides

Description

Carry out, under supervision and as authorised, the spraying of prescribed herbicides in accordance with training and skills acquired, using manufacturers’ application rates, in accordance with materials safety data sheets and any formal procedure and practice in place, and for which clearance has been issued.

Alternative labels

prescribed herbicides applying
prescribed herbicides spraying
spraying prescribed herbicides
spray prescribed herbicides
spray herbicides as prescribed
applying prescribed herbicides
apply herbicides as prescribed

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Apply prescribed herbicides is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Forestry technician: Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry and environmental protection through research and data collection. They also manage resource conservation and harvesting plans.

Optional skill

Apply prescribed herbicides is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Apply prescribed herbicides – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022