Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:07 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:07 AM AWST
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Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set
Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE620
AE620
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This skill set provides the knowledge and skills to recognise common weed species, apply a range of weed treatments and control options, plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies.
These strategies will provide effective and economic control of weeds, while minimising environmental damage. The skill set will also provide participants with knowledge and skills to carry out a range of propagation tasks, and manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
The skill set applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
These strategies will provide effective and economic control of weeds, while minimising environmental damage. The skill set will also provide participants with knowledge and skills to carry out a range of propagation tasks, and manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
The skill set applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
03/11/2021
Current Release Date
03/11/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
11/11/2021
Transition Date
19/06/2026
Nominal Hours
90
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/11/2021 | N/A | Approved |
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the following:
- AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
- AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the following:
- AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
- AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- AHC31516 Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
Skill Set Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Target Group
- Pre-employment
- Entry level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Entry level
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management Training Package provide a set of skills to meet the requirements of entry level plant propagation tasks within the primary industries sector, including recognising common weed species, applying a range of weed treatments and control options and planning and coordinating weed control activities using appropriate strategies.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAR65 | AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCS22 | AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE282 | Green Jobs - Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set | Skill set |