Weed Controller

841999 · Heavy Next-day ready

Description

Applies weed management techniques to kill and control weeds in farms, domestic, commercial and industrial areas, roadsides, and private and public lands.

Typical work tasks

Ascertains nature and extent of weeds to be eradicated; sprays chemicals, wears protective clothing if applicable; may make follow-up visits to ensure eradication has been completed.

Typical work environment

Works in outdoor Moss and fungi eradicators climb on roofs.
Often exposed to the prevailing weather conditions.
Protective clothing is frequently worn, for both weather and chemical protection.

Typical physical and mental demands

Medium to heavy physical demand
Constantly stands and walks about the workplace.
Stretching and reaching across, or climbing ladders and steps is a frequent requirement.
Squatting or crouching is a frequent requirement for most roles where accessing awkward spaces is required.
Bending is a frequent requirement.
Twisting of the body or neck is frequent when carrying out some of the required tasks such as inspecting properties or when spraying surfaces that are above head height.
Substantial contact with skin irritants or water is occasional. Weed control workers use a variety of chemicals, sprays and fumigating substances, which are often harmful to humans. Protective equipment should be utilised.
Medium to heavy lifting, pulling or carrying will be a frequent requirement in the form of transporting spraying or fumigation equipment and materials, or backpacks.
Repetitive movements are likely to be a frequent requirement for tasks such as spraying.
Driving is likely to be a frequent requirement for most positions, in order to move from one worksite to another.
Use of hand tools will be a frequent requirement.
Mental skills necessary include practical, organisational and decision-making skills.

Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration Licence may be required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Weed Controller: OJT/experience entry; Approved Handler/Growsafe cert 'may be preferred' and licensing 'may be required' — soft/conditional, not a core gate. Proposal holds.

Entry Requirements

An NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
An Approved Handler Certificate or a Grow safe Certificate may be preferred. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Driver licensing may be required. There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.