This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, apply, monitor and clean up fumigants for the control of vertebrate and invertebrate pests.

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 characteristics and degree of infestation
Assess the infestation and determine threshold for fumigant treatment
Identify fumigant treatment options for vertebrate and invertebrate pests
Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label and pest to be controlled
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for pest fumigation activities
Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Identify and calculate application rates for fumigation conditions according to chemical label instructions
Prepare hazard exclusion barriers, signage and emergency response procedure according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
Ensure emergency response resources are ready and available according to workplace emergency response procedure
Check current weather and forecast conditions are favourable for fumigation activity to proceed
Create seal in treatment area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigant according to workplace and chemical label instructions
Apply fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Transport and store fumigants according to workplace procedures and chemical transport and storage regulations
Monitor fumigation site and control access to maintain safe conditions according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Monitor fumigation site for effective fumigation according to workplace procedures
Assess fumigation seal and integrity and take action to rectify according to workplace procedures
Determine ventilation parameters according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Calculate ventilation time according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Ventilate site according to chemical label instructions, SDS, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Check for residual fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Remove site exclusion barriers, signs when safe to do so according to workplace procedures
Clean, decontaminate, check and store fumigation equipment, safety signs and equipment and PPE according to chemical label instructions, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions
Record details of fumigation activities and application according to workplace practices and legislative and regulatory requirements
Update chemical and resource register for used and remaining stock according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM310 - Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests

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Assessment Record Sheet

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