Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCCHM308, 'Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces'.
Google Links
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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. Plan fumigation

1.1 Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace

1.2 Assess the facility and conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use

1.3 Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest, facility and material to be treated

1.4 Identify and select fumigant to be used and its application rate according to chemical label

1.5 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for fumigation in confined spaces

1.6 Establish security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures

1.7 Determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to fumigant safety requirements

2. Prepare storage facility, equipment and fumigants for fumigation activity

2.1 Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility

2.2 Seal the facility and check the seal integrity

2.3 Take appropriate measurements and calculations to ensure the concentration of fumigant will meet specification

2.4 Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures

2.5 Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct rate of application according to chemical label and operating instructions

2.6 Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements

2.7 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use PPE for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS

2.8 Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operator instructions

3.Conduct and monitor fumigation

3.1 Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label

3.2 Monitor fumigation site during exposure time and prevent unauthorised access

3.3 Maintain integrity of seals throughout the active fumigation period

3.4 Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures

4.Ventilate storage facility

4.1 Establish ventilation and re-entry times and risk controls according to chemical label and withholding periods

4.2 Ventilate facility using appropriate equipment to remove fumigant in a safe and controlled manner

4.3 Test for evidence of residual gas according to workplace procedures, and maximum residue limits for the material being treated

4.4 Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

5.Restore storage facility

5.1 Collect and remove all equipment, sealants, fumigants and waste materials according to workplace procedures

5.2 Remove signage and barriers according to site security measures

6.Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants

6.1 Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements

6.2 Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures

7.Record fumigation details

7.1 Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures

7.2 Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures