List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify requirements for chemical use | 1.1 Assess the need for chemical use as an option within an Integrated Pest Management or animal health strategy or both 1.2 Identify and interpret Codes of Practice, legislation and regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use 1.3 Confirm that personnel are adequately trained in chemical use |
2. Assess risks and develop control procedures | 2.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and develop control measures and emergency action plans for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals 2.2 Assess meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to application to determine the need to control the risk of spray drift and other off-target movement 2.3 Assess the risk to sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive organisms according to label restraints and protection statements 2.4 Assess the risk to human and animal health according to label safety directions, Safety Data Sheet SDS by hazard statements and exposure controls 2.5 Document preferred control procedures as management component of application or spray plan |
3. Develop an operational and maintenance program for chemical use | 3.1 Determine correct chemicals to be used after accessing the Integrated Pest Management Strategy or Animal Health Strategy 3.2 Define and calculate mixing rates for chemicals, including mixing order if more than one chemical is to be mixed in the tank, adjuvants and water quality 3.3 Specify pre-operational checks that must be carried out and calibration requirements 3.4 Develop and implement a maintenance strategy for application equipment and personal protective equipment 3.5 Document all procedures as operational and maintenance component of application or spray plan |
4. Implement and monitor application or spray plan | 4.1 Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals 4.2 Monitor the implementation of safe practice in the workplace including preparation and application of chemicals 4.3 Monitor implementation of procedures for transport, handling, storage, decontamination and disposal 4.4 Monitor implementation of maintenance procedures 4.5 Monitor implementation of procedures to mitigate residues in produce and the environment |
5. Finalise work activities in accordance with application or spray plan | 5.1 Check that excess chemicals are disposed of appropriately 5.2 Check all required records including incident reports are completed |
6. Evaluate application or spray plan and records for continuous improvement | 6.1 Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the application or spray plan including risk control measures to achieve continuous improvement 6.2 Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
evaluate implementation of procedures
identify hazards, assessment of risks and implementation and monitoring of control measures
develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk
communicate critical chemical information to staff and ensuring understanding
direct staff to perform tasks
keep records
implement enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
where to source legislation, Codes of Practice and industry requirements relating to chemical use
hazard identification and risk assessment strategies
risk factors including human and animal health, product integrity, weather prior, during and after application, spillage and environmental
principles of transport, handling and storing chemicals
requirements for the disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up
chemical application equipment capabilities and limitations
life cycle of a variety of pests and the target stages
implications of pest resistance to chemicals
maximum residue limits
how to calibrate equipment
first aid and emergency procedures that may be required
signs of pest damage and signs of beneficial organisms
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.