The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine the need for chemical use and prepare a application plan
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Identify the nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease, assess the need for control Completed |
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Assess the requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy Completed |
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Undertake a hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options Completed |
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Confirm requirement for chemical application Completed |
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Assess the spray drift risk of various application options Completed |
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Assess the risk to sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive organisms Completed |
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Prepare application/spray plan where required Completed |
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Prepare chemical mixes
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Access the workplace application or spray plan to determine chemical and target, application rate or dose, type of application equipment, set-up requirements and amount to be applied as per the label instructions Completed |
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Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Completed |
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Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels Completed |
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Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of work and ensure correct fit Completed |
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Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading Completed |
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Mix chemicals in accordance with registered use and clean equipment when finished task Completed |
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Follow label instructions in the event of a spill Completed |
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Confirm that neighbours have been notified of chemical application as appropriate Completed |
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Calibrate application equipment
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Select application equipment to be used to minimise spray drift risk and maximise efficacy Completed |
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Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment Completed |
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Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application/spray plan. Completed |
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Safely load chemical mix wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and controlling risks to human health and the environment Completed |
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Apply chemicals
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Monitor meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application to minimise spray drift and other off target movement of chemicals Completed |
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Select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with chemical label and SDS’s Completed |
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Apply chemical in accordance with the label and application/spray plan Completed |
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Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment Completed |
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Follow chemical spill or accident procedures in the event of a spill Completed |
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Clean up equipment and complete records
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Dispose of excess chemicals and containers as per label and SDS instructions Completed |
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Clean and decontaminate application equipment in appropriate location Completed |
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Clean and store personal protective equipment in appropriate location Completed |
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Report incidents Completed |
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Complete all records Completed |
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