Phytosanitation

What does this skill involve?

Activities may include but are not limited to:

Applying phytosanitation practices
Documenting farming practices
Controlling toxins and contaminants in produce
Monitoring the application of phytosanitation practices
Setting regulations to prevent the spread of pests and diseases from place to place

Skill levels

Aware of the existence of plant diseases and that they often spread due to our actions but there are steps that can be taken to minimise this. Able to follow instructions with regard to phytosanitation.

Conducts basic application of phytosanitation practices. Can recognise and prevent practices that can lead to spread of plant diseases.

Proposes new ideas on how to improve phytosanitation related practices. Takes measures in case of an unfamiliar case related to spread of plant pests and diseases. Assists in monitoring of adoption of phytosanitary practices.

Has extensive knowledge on phytosanitation practices and regulations. Provides guidelines on practices to control possible spread of diseases. Monitors local adoption of phytosanitary practices. Provides local training on best practices in the phytosanitary systems. Creates appropriate documents to meet phytosanitary requirements.

Promotes the adoption of phytosanitation practices within the industry. Analyses and provides advice on sensitive phytosanitation cases. Evaluates the adoption of phytosanitary practices.

Provides technical assistance to the agriculture value chain on preventing and managing contamination and spread of plant diseases. Initiates possible measures in case of outbreaks or unfamiliar cases. Strategically influences policies, laws and regulations to strengthen phytosanitary practices. Enforces phytosanitation regulations.

Leads the development of strategies, policies and laws to enhance the adoption of phytosanitary practices. Fosters adoption and application of phytosanitary practices and implants the culture in the business ecosystem.