IMPORTANCE OF WATER QUALITY

.Unit 1: Recognise and report on common insects associated with the specific agricultural enterprise

• Common insects and whether it is pests or predators (beneficial) is identified and described. 
• The types of damage the insects will cause are described. 
• The effect of the predator (beneficial) is discussed. 
• Possible control measures or the control measure as advised is described. 

Unit 2: Recognise common symptoms of diseases

• The symptoms of the most common diseases associated with the agricultural enterprises are described. 
• The possible effects the disease could have on the product are described. 
• The most common control methods that could be applied to the disease are described. 
• The way in which the disease could be prevented is explained.

Unit 3: Identify by common name the types of weeds present in the field

• Definition of a weed is explained. 
• The most common weeds found in the agricultural enterprise are identified. 
• The different methods of controlling weeds are described. 

Unit 4: Old and new damage is observed and distinguished between and reported on

• The implications of the presence of new damage are explained. 
• The circumstances under which new damage can be expected are explained. 

Unit 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

• Pest levels that cause economic loss are explained. 
• Findings are recorded. 
• Hygiene measures are applied (personal, equipment, and environment.)