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
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Nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease is identified. Completed |
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Need for control is assessed. Completed |
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The requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy is assessed. Completed |
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Hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options is undertaken. Completed |
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Requirement for chemical application is identified and confirmed. Completed |
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Prepare application/spray plan
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Mixing rates for chemical is defined and calculated. Completed |
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Application equipment type and set up requirements are determined for intended application. Completed |
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The quantity of mix required is determined. Completed |
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Meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application are accessed. Completed |
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An application/spray plan is completed. Completed |
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Notify neighbours as required in accordance with industry practice or regulatory requirements Completed |
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Prepare chemical mixes
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Requirements from chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are interpreted and applied. Completed |
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Appropriate first aid supplies are at hand. Completed |
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Appropriate personal protective and mixing equipment is selected and used in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. Completed |
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A suitable location for mixing and loading is selected. Completed |
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Chemicals are prepared in accordance with registered use. Completed |
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MSDSs are followed in the event of a spill. Completed |
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Calibrate application equipment
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Pre-operational checks of application equipment are carried out. Completed |
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Equipment is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and application/spray plan. Completed |
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Calibration is checked for conformity to the requirements of the application/spray plan. Completed |
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Chemical is loaded 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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Appropriate personnel protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. Completed |
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Chemical is applied in accordance with the application/spray plan and/or instructions and legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Completed |
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Risks to others, product integrity and the environment are assessed and minimised. Completed |
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Clean up equipment and complete records
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Excess chemical is disposed of in accordance with label and MSDSs requirements. Completed |
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Application equipment is cleaned and decontaminated. Completed |
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Requirements for the disposal of unused chemical, containers spilled materials are determined and implemented Completed |
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PPE and mixing equipment is cleaned and stored. Completed |
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Incidents are reported as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Completed |
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All records, e.g. calibration, application, DG/hazard substances, risk assessments, are completed in accordance with legislative, industry and enterprise requirements. Completed |
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