This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.

State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify the pest, weed or disease, and assess the need for control
Assess the requirement for chemical use
Assess health and safety hazard, risks and controls for different chemicals
Confirm requirement for chemical application according to workplace procedures
Assess off target risk of each application method
Assess the environmental risk for application method
Notify stakeholders of intended chemical application according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Prepare application plan according to workplace procedures
Identify and select chemical required for target according to application plan
Calculate the volume, rate or dose according to chemical label instructions
Identify and select application equipment and set-up requirements according to application plan and operator instructions
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for application method according to chemical label and health and safety in the workplace procedures
Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace procedures
Select appropriate mixing equipment and suitable location to prepare and load chemicals according to workplace procedures
Prepare chemicals according to chemical label instructions
Return unused chemical to store and clean preparation equipment and work site of residues and spillage according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Select application equipment for chemical according to application plan, off target risks and workplace procedures
Conduct pre-operational checks of application equipment according to operator and maintenance manual
Calibrate equipment according to operating instructions and application plan
Load equipment with chemical according to operating instructions and workplace safety procedures
Monitor and assess weather conditions and forecasts to ensure effective chemical application according to application plan
Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use PPE according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Apply chemical according to label directions and application plan relating to the control of the pest, weed or disease
Monitor application equipment for correct performance and ensure effective chemicals application according to operating instructions
Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and implement controls
Clean up spills during application according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Clean and decontaminate application equipment according to operator instructions, safety data sheets (SDS) and legislative requirements
Dispose of chemicals and used containers according to chemical label instructions, SDS and legislative requirements
Clean and store PPE according to workplace procedures
Record and report safety and environmental incidents according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Record details of chemical application according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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