Perform weed control operations

Description

Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.

Alternative labels

weeding
controlling weeds
control weeds
performing weed control operations
weed controlling
weed control operations performing
weed control operation performing

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Perform weed control operations is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Forest worker: Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
Interior landscaper: Interior landscapers design, install, manage and maintain indoor green spaces to customer requirements.
Landscape designer: Landscape designers design and create outdoor public areas, landmarks, structures, parks, gardens and private gardens to achieve environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes.
Groundsman/groundswoman: Groundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.

Countryside officer: Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
Landscape gardener: Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.

Optional skill

Perform weed control operations 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.

Building cleaner: Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, empty trash and check security systems, locks and windows. Building cleaners check air conditioning systems and notify the appropriate persons in case of malfunctions or problems.
Garden labourer: Garden labourers perform simple tasks in cultivating and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs. This work can take place in either parks or private gardens.
Handyman: Handymen perform various maintenance and repair activities for buildings, grounds and other facilities. They repair and renovate structures and components, fences, gates and roofs, assemble furniture and perform plumbing and electrical activities. They check heating and ventilation systems, air quality and humidity in the building.

 


 

References

  1. Perform weed control operations – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022