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This learning resource relates to the Unit of Competency -  RTC2401A: Treat weeds at AQF 2 for the horticultural industry. It will help to build knowledge and skills and your responses to the activities will be useful to present as evidence of your learning. When you have completed this competency you will be able to: • prepare to treat weeds • treat weeds • carry out post treatment operations.

This competency standard covers the process of maintaining specialised machinery and equipment. This refers to machinery and equipment used principally in agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management work where there is high wear and tear on components. It requires the ability to carry out engine and equipment checks, undertake transmission checks, maintain high wear components and attachments and record maintenance work. Performing specialised machinery maintenance requires knowledge of general machine function principles and maintenance and operational replacement wear component requirements and procedures.

This resource will help to build knowledge and skills and your responses to the learning activities can be presented as evidence in your final competency assessment. When you have completed this competency you should be able to prepare to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders, apply treatments to plant pests, diseases and disorders and carry out post treatment operations.