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AHCCHM309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fumigate soil

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM309 - Fumigate soil
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use application equipment to fumigate soil or growing media for the control of pathogens and 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.
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
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan fumigation
  • Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace
  • Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use
  • Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated
  • Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation
  • Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures
  • Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements
       
Element: Prepare site for fumigation
  • Implement controls and site security measures according to workplace procedures
  • Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility
  • Ensure site emergency procedures are in place and ready to implement
  • Assess the soil for readiness for fumigation treatment
       
Element: Prepare application equipment and fumigants
  • Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigant and according to workplace procedures and industry practice
  • Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures
  • Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate according to chemical label and operating instructions
  • Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements
  • Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS
  • Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operating instructions
       
Element: Conduct and monitor fumigation
  • Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label
  • Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant
  • Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access
  • Aerate soils according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
  • Test for evidence of residual fumigant according to workplace procedures and maximum residue limits for the soil or media
  • Implement re-entry procedures to control risks to human and animal health
  • Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required
  • Ventilate fumigation enclosure in safe and controlled manner according to chemical labels instructions, SDS and workplace procedures
  • Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures
       
Element: Restore site
  • Collect and remove equipment, fumigants and waste according to workplace procedures
  • Remove signage according to site security measures
       
Element: Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants
  • Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements
  • Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures
       
Element: Record fumigation details
  • Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures
  • Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace
  • Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use
  • Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated
  • Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation
  • Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures
  • Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace 
Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use 
Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated 
Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation 
Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures 
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements 
Implement controls and site security measures according to workplace procedures 
Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility 
Ensure site emergency procedures are in place and ready to implement 
Assess the soil for readiness for fumigation treatment 
Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigant and according to workplace procedures and industry practice 
Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures 
Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate according to chemical label and operating instructions 
Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements 
Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS 
Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operating instructions 
Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label 
Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant 
Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access 
Aerate soils according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 
Test for evidence of residual fumigant according to workplace procedures and maximum residue limits for the soil or media 
Implement re-entry procedures to control risks to human and animal health 
Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required 
Ventilate fumigation enclosure in safe and controlled manner according to chemical labels instructions, SDS and workplace procedures 
Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures 
Collect and remove equipment, fumigants and waste according to workplace procedures 
Remove signage according to site security measures 
Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements 
Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures 
Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 
Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures 
Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace 
Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use 
Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated 
Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation 
Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures 
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM309 - Fumigate soil
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