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Contents

1. Introduction and Contacts..…[1]

2. Qualifications Pack……….……...[2]

3. Glossary of Key Terms …………[3]

4. OS Units……………………..…….…..[5]

5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS…[21]

6. Assessment Criteria……………..[23]

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OS describe what

individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function

OS are

performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding

Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI)

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Qualifications Pack – Nursery Worker

ces Helpdesk Attendant SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Crop Production

OCCUPATION: Landscaping, Gardening and Urban Farming

REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q0807

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/6113.9900

A Nursery Worker is responsible for monitoring day to day growth of plants in the nursery.

Brief Job Description: A Nursery Worker is responsible for monitoring the day to day growth of the plants in a nursery, ensuring proper nutrition is provided to them such as water, check if plants are infested with any diseases and plant new saplings.

Personal Attributes: A Nursery Worker must have the ability to produce quality planting materials, work based on instructions given, solve basic problems related to planting. S/he should have decent communication skills, a basic knowledge in nursery practices and must possess physical stamina.

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Introduction

QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

Qualifications Pack For Nursery Worker

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Qualifications Pack Code AGR/N0807

Job Role Nursery Worker

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16

Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production

Last reviewed on 25/11/16

Occupation Landscaping, gardening and urban farming

Next review date 31/10/19

NSQC clearance date N/A


Role Description

A Nursery Worker is responsible for monitoring the day to day growth of the plants in a nursery, ensuring proper nutrition is provided to them such as water, check if plants are infested with any diseases and plant new saplings.

NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications

3 Class 5, preferably Not Applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

N/A

Minimum Job Entry Age 16 Years

Experience Not applicable

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory 1. AGR/N0820 Carry out nursery chores 2. AGR/N0821 Carry out maintenance of nursery 3. AGR/N9903 Maintain health & safety at the workplace

Optional: N.A.

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

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Keywords/Terms Description

Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.

Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation

Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry.

Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through analysis and form the basis of OS.

Job Role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.

OS OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.

Performance Criteria

Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

NOS NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.

Qualifications Pack Code

Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack.

Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code.

Unit Code Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard , which is denoted by an ‘N’

Unit Title Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.

Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.

Organizational Context

Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical Knowledge

Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

Core Skills or Generic Skills

Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today's world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.


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Keywords /Terms Description

NOS National Occupational Standard

NSQF National Skill Qualification Framework

OS Occupational Standard

PC Performance Criteria

QP Qualification Pack

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AGR/N0820

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Overview This OS unit is about carrying out nursery chores

National Occupational

Standard

AGR/N0820

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Unit Code AGR/N0820

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about carrying out the nursery chores

Scope

This unit/task covers the following:

Identify plants and seeds and maintain cleanliness

Carry out seed bed preparation and maintenance

Carry out plant propagation

Assist in greenhouse activities

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria

Identify plants and seeds and maintain cleanliness

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. identify plants and their varieties, the right areas to place them in the nursery

depending on their properties and inspect them to assess quality PC2. identify and carry out sorting of quality seeds and ensure temporary storage

of seeds in proper condition PC3. select and use nursery tools for different nursery operations PC4. maintain the cleanliness of the nursery at all times

Carry out seed bed preparation and maintenance

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC5. select good quality seeds

PC6. select poly bags of appropriate size and specifications

PC7. plant seeds in the poly bags/root trainer cups to aid in the cultivation of

young plants

PC8. carry out timely sowing of the seeds

PC9. prepare the land and make germination beds as per specification

PC10. place the seeds in the germination medium and cover with coir mat/gunny

bags

PC11. water the germination beds to maintain optimum moisture using hand tools

and gardening tools

PC12. select the best quality germinated seeds, tie and wrap them and ensure

transportation without damage –

PC13. count the no: of seeds that have germinated so as to assess mortality rate

PC14. carry out timely weeding and ensure undesirable seedlings are removed

PC15. carry out fertilizer application as per instructions received

PC16. carry out safe handling, storage and disposal of fertilizers

PC17. identify and control insects and rodents through application of pesticides as

per instructions received

PC18. provide shade to regulate sun light to growing plants

PC19. carry out harvesting of plants at the right stage and transplant or pot and

label them

PC20. dip cut flowers into disinfectant, count them into bunches, and place them in

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boxes to prepare them for storage and transportation PC21. operate and maintain machineries required to cultivate, harvest and spray

plants and fields

Carry out plant propagation

To be competent, the individual must be able to:

PC22. propagate new plants by grafting and other measures as per the instructions received

PC23. carry out inspection of plants for any growth related issues during the growth period

PC24. carry out watering of plants as and when required PC25. carry out application of growth regulators as per the instructions received PC26. carry out trimming and pruning of plants and trees whenever required as per

instructions received

Assist in greenhouse activities

PC27. assist in the designing aspects of greenhouse PC28. monitor the drip irrigation systems in the greenhouse PC29. monitor the growth of plants (flowers, vegetables or fruits) grown in the

greenhouse PC30. assist in maintaining the sunlight and other conditions in the greenhouse

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures used for effective nursery management KA2. types of fertilizers and irrigation methods used by the organization KA3. basic knowledge of disease control and pest management systems used by

the organization KA4. basic aspects of plant propagation procedure used in the organization KA5. basic aspects of greenhouse activities used in the organization

B. Technical Knowledge

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. types of soil and their suitability for various varieties of plants KB2. sorting and viability testing of seeds KB3. preparation of germination beds, nursery beds KB4. planting techniques and nursery and after care KB5. basic knowledge of pest and disease management KB6. basic aspects of plant propagation KB7. basic knowledge of greenhouse activities and precautions to be taken for a

greenhouse

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write information communicated by the supervisor

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipment

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

AGR/N0820

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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. communicate clearly and effectively with others team members and staff

B. Professional Skills Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and take up

optimum / best solutions

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation and identify appropriate control measures

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis

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NOS Code AGR/N0820


Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/16

Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Crop Production




AGR/N0821

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Carry out maintenance of nursery

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Overview This OS unit is about maintaining the nursery and other related activities


Standard

AGR/N0821

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Unit Code AGR/N0821

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about maintaining the nursery and other related activities

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

Carry out nursery maintenance related activities



Carry out nursery maintenance related activities

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. monitor proper drainage in the nursery and minimize over exploitation of

water in irrigation PC2. carry out waste water treatment in an adequate manner, as per instructions PC3. control epidemic by destroying sources of mosquito breeding PC4. carry out prescribed use of fertilizers/chemicals as per instructions PC5. record information about plants and plant growth PC6. keep a record of gardening tools and equipment and clean and care for them

to keep them in good condition. PC7. provide information on care of plants when required PC8. maintain inventory, and order materials as required PC9. adhere to planting and care schedules PC10. manage various nursery waste material/ disposal and how to make use of it

for composting/vermi-composting



The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures used for natural resource management KA2. tools used by organization for documentation and record keeping KA3. organization best practices in care and maintenance


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. irrigation schedule and methods KB2. types of fertilizers and fertilizer application methods KB3. documentation and record keeping techniques KB4. waste management practices

Skills (S)

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Generic Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write information communicated by the supervisor

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipment


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. communicate clearly and effectively with others team members and staff

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers

Problem Solving



Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation & identify appropriate control measures

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis

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AGR/N9903

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Maintain health and safety at the workplace

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Overview This OS unit is about maintaining health & safety at the workplace.


Standard

AGR/N9903

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Unit Code AGR/N9903

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about maintaining health and safety of self and others co workers at workplace.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following:

Maintain a clean & efficient workplace

Render appropriate emergency procedures



Maintain a clean & efficient workplace

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles

and report all potential hazards to the supervisor

PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and

perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy

PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the

labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc.

PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to

currently recommended safe practices

PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to

designated storage when not in use

PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area

PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with

jobs in the workplace

PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all

procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed

closely

PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate

person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger

Render appropriate emergency procedures

To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including

communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation

PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace

requirements

PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

and workplace requirements

PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with

recognized first aid techniques

PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first

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Maintain health and safety at the workplace aid equipment as appropriate

PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures.



The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA2. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation KA3. personal protective equipment to be worn and how it is cared for the correct

and safe way to use materials and equipment required for your work KA4. the correct and safe way to use materials and equipment required for work KA5. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace KA6. safe disposal methods for waste KA7. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the risks to health and safety and the measures to be taken to control those

risks in your area of work KB2. workplace procedures and requirements for the treatment of workplace

injuries/illnesses KB3. basic emergency first aid procedure KB4. local emergency services KB5. importance of reporting accidents, incidents and problems and the

appropriate action to take

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. mention the data which are required for record keeping purpose SA2. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner SA3. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. read instruction manual for hand tool and equipments


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. communicate clearly and effectively with others like farmers, concerned

officer/stakeholders SA6. comprehend information shared by senior people and experts

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions pertaining to types of tools to be used SB2. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. schedule daily activities and drawing up priorities; allocate start times,

estimation of completion times and materials, equipment and assistance required for completion

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Maintain health and safety at the workplace Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage relationships with co-workers and managers of the who may be

stressed, frustrated, confused or angry

Problem Solving



Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. monitor and maintain the condition of tools and equipment SB7. assess situation & identify appropriate control measures

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. take up his own work and learning

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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

[ABC]/ Q 0101

Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’

[ABC] / N 0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

OS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]

[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]


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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sub-sector

Range of Occupation

numbers

Agriculture Crop Production 01 – 40

Dairying 41 – 42

Poultry 43 – 44

Animal Husbandry 45 – 48

Fisheries 49 – 51

Agriculture Allied Activities 52 – 60

Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy

Management

61 - 70

Agriculture Industries 71 – 90

Generic Occupations 96 - 99

Sequence Description Example

Three letters Industry name AGR

Slash / /

Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N

Next two numbers Occupation code 01

Next two numbers OS number 01

Note:

The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and

future occupations in a segment

Occupation numbers from 91 – 95 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any

emerging segment in future


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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES


Qualification Pack AGR/Q0807

Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 50% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack

Assessment outcomes Assessment criteria for outcomes

Marks Allocation

Total Marks

Out Of Theory Skills Practical

1. AGR/N0820: Carry out nursery chores

PC1. identify plants and their varieties, the right areas to place them in the nursery depending on their properties and inspect them to assess quality

4 1 3

PC2. identify and carry out sorting of quality seeds and ensure temporary storage of seeds in proper condition

3 1 2

PC3. select and use nursery tools for different nursery operations 3 1 2

PC4. maintain the cleanliness of the nursery at all times 3 1 2

PC5. select good quality seeds 3 1 2

PC6. select poly bags of appropriate size and specifications 3 1 2


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PC7. plant seeds in the poly bags/root trainer cups to aid in the cultivation of young plants

4 1 3

PC8. carry out timely sowing of the seeds 4 1 3

PC9. prepare the land and make germination beds as per specification 3 1 2

PC10. place the seeds in the germination medium and cover with coir mat/gunny bags

3 1 2

PC11. water the germination beds to maintain optimum moisture using hand tools and gardening tools

4 1 3

PC12. select the best quality germinated seeds, tie and wrap them and ensure transportation without damage –

3 1 2

PC13. count the no: of seeds that have germinated so as to assess mortality rate

3 1 2

PC14. carry out timely weeding and ensure undesirable seedlings are removed 4 1 3

PC15. carry out fertilizer application as per instructions received 3 1 2

PC16. carry out safe handling, storage and disposal of fertilizers 3 1 2

PC17. identify and control insects and rodents through application of pesticides as per instructions received

4 1 3

PC18. provide shade to regulate sun light to growing plants 4 1 3

PC19. carry out harvesting of plants at the right stage and transplant or pot and label them

3 1 2

PC20. dip cut flowers into disinfectant, count them into bunches, and place them in boxes to prepare them for storage and transportation

4 1 3


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PC21. operate and maintain machineries required to cultivate, harvest and spray plants and fields

3 1 2

PC22. propagate new plants by grafting and other measures as per the instructions received

3 1 2

PC23. carry out inspection of plants for any growth related issues during the growth period

3 1 2

PC24. carry out watering of plants as and when required 3 1 2

PC25. carry out application of growth regulators as per the instructions received

4 1 3

PC26. carry out trimming and pruning of plants and trees whenever required as per instructions received

3 1 2

PC27. assist in the designing aspects of greenhouse 3 1 2

PC28. monitor the drip irrigation systems in the greenhouse 4 1 3

PC29. monitor the growth of plants (flowers, vegetables or fruits) grown in the greenhouse

3 1 2

PC30. assist in maintaining the sunlight and other conditions in the greenhouse 3 1 2

100 30 70

2. AGR/N0821: Carry out maintenance of nursery

PC1. monitor proper drainage in the nursery and minimize over exploitation of water in irrigation

100

10 3 7

PC2. carry out waste water treatment in an adequate manner, as per instructions 10 3 7

PC3. control epidemic by destroying sources of mosquito breeding 10 3 7

PC4. carry out prescribed use of fertilizers/chemicals as per instructions 10 3 7

PC5. record information about plants and plant growth 10 3 7


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PC6. keep a record of gardening tools and equipment and clean and care for them to keep them in good condition.

10 3 7

PC7. provide information on care of plants when required 10 3 7

PC8. maintain inventory, and order materials as required 10 3 7

PC9. adhere to planting and care schedules 10 3 7

PC10. manage various nursery waste material/ disposal and how to make use of it for composting/vermi-composting

10 3 7

100 30 70

3. AGR/N9903 Maintain health and safety at the workplace

PC1. undertake basic safety checks before operation of all machinery and vehicles and report all potential hazards to the supervisor

100

6 2 4

PC2. identify work for which protective clothing or equipment is required and perform those duties in accordance with workplace policy

7 2 5

PC3. read and understand the hazards of use and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants, etc.

7 2 5

PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practices

7 2 5

PC5. use equipment and materials safely and correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use

7 2 5

PC6. dispose off waste safely and correctly in a designated area 6 2 4

PC7. recognize risks to bystanders and take action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace

7 2 5

PC8. perform work in a manner which minimizes environmental damage all procedures and ensure work instructions for controlling risks are followed closely

7 2 5


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PC9. report any accidents, incidents or problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger

7 2 5

PC10. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation

7 2 5

PC11. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements

6 2 4

PC12. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements

7 2 5

PC13. provide treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques

7 2 5

PC14. recover (if practical), clean, inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate

6 2 4

PC15. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures.

6 2 4

100 30 70

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