Application
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine type and method of fumigation | 1.1 Identify the pest characteristics and degree of infestation 1.2 Assess the infestation and determine threshold for fumigant treatment 1.3 Identify fumigant treatment options for vertebrate and invertebrate pests 1.4 Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label and pest to be controlled 1.5 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for pest fumigation activities |
2. Prepare to use fumigant according to label and safety data sheets (SDS) | 2.1 Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 2.2 Identify and calculate application rates for fumigation conditions according to chemical label instructions 2.3 Prepare hazard exclusion barriers, signage and emergency response procedure according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements 2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures |
3. Conduct fumigation | 3.1 Ensure emergency response resources are ready and available according to workplace emergency response procedure 3.2 Check current weather and forecast conditions are favourable for fumigation activity to proceed 3.3 Create seal in treatment area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigant according to workplace and chemical label instructions 3.4 Apply fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 3.5 Transport and store fumigants according to workplace procedures and chemical transport and storage regulations |
4. Monitor fumigation | 4.1 Monitor fumigation site and control access to maintain safe conditions according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 4.2 Monitor fumigation site for effective fumigation according to workplace procedures 4.3 Assess fumigation seal and integrity and take action to rectify according to workplace procedures |
5. Ventilate fumigated area | 5.1 Determine ventilation parameters according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 5.2 Calculate ventilation time according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures 5.3 Ventilate site according to chemical label instructions, SDS, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements 5.4 Check for residual fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures |
6. Clean up following fumigation | 6.1 Remove site exclusion barriers, signs when safe to do so according to workplace procedures 6.2 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 6.3 Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions |
7. Record application details | 7.1 Record details of fumigation activities and application according to workplace practices and legislative and regulatory requirements 7.2 Update chemical and resource register for used and remaining stock according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements 7.3 Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Read and interpret SDS, chemical labels, manufacturer instructions, signs and symbols, equipment operating instruction and other documentation and consolidates information to determine fumigant application actions and activity |
Writing | Accurately record and complete organisational and legal records using clear language and terminology |
Numeracy | Perform mathematical calculations to determine rates of application of fumigant |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following policies, procedures and regulations Identify and implement chemical label requirements for fumigation |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for fumigation application activities |
Sectors
Chemicals (CHM)