Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCHM307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine the need for chemical use and prepare an application plan
  • 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
       
Element: Prepare chemical mixes
  • 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
       
Element: Calibrate application equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Apply chemicals
  • 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
       
Element: Clean up equipment and complete records
  • 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
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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