SAQA Title : Control pests, diseases and weeds on all crops effectively and responsibly
Applied Title : Control pests, diseases and weeds on cannabis plants effectively and responsibly
What will I be able to do?
They will be able to participate in, undertake and plan farming practices with knowledge of their environment. This unit standard will instil a culture of maintenance and care for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations.
Learning Outcomes:
Session 1: Recognize and report on common insects associated with the specific agricultural enterprise.
Session 2: Recognize common symptoms of diseases.
Session 3 : Identify by common name the types of weeds present in the field.
Session 4: Old and new damage is observed and distinguished between and reported on.
Session 5: Notice and assist with monitoring of pests (scouting) and explaining if pest levels have not decreased after spraying or other control measures were applied.
What do I need to know?
It is assumed that the learner should show competence in basic literacy and numeracy as well as competence in unit standard "Recognise pests and diseases and weeds on crops" NQF 1 or equivalent |