Assessor Resource

AHCMOM315
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised liquid and granular chemical application machinery and equipment.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare machinery for use

1.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.2 Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks

1.3 Replace and report damaged or worn components

1.4 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.5 Identify and report potential environmental impacts

1.6 Set up and calibrate equipment in accordance with spray application plan

1.7 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

1.8 Undertake and record pre-operational checks

2. Operate machinery and equipment

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

2.2 Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines

2.3 Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required

2.4 Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others, product integrity and the environment

2.5 Assess and minimise spray drift risk

2.6 Monitor meteorological conditions before and during application and respond to changes in conditions

2.7 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and clean up

3. Complete work

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Flush and clean components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and chemical label requirements

3.3 Complete operational records in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements

3.4 Undertake routine operator servicing

3.5 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

The candidate must be observed calibrating, operating and cleaning specialised liquid and granular chemical application machinery and equipment.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

conduct pre and post operational checks

calibrate and set up application components

operate machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform operator maintenance tasks and fault finding

attach and uncouple associated equipment

assess and minimise spray drift risk

record work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturers specifications and workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

shutdown emergency procedures

features and functions of application equipment components including:

liquid spray - nozzles, tanks, agitation systems, pumps, filters, pressure regulation valves

granular applicators/dusters - hoppers, flow control valves

effects of meteorological conditions on chemical application

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic diagnostic techniques

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

components and controls features and functions of equipment

environmental impacts including spray drift

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare machinery for use

1.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.2 Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks

1.3 Replace and report damaged or worn components

1.4 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.5 Identify and report potential environmental impacts

1.6 Set up and calibrate equipment in accordance with spray application plan

1.7 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

1.8 Undertake and record pre-operational checks

2. Operate machinery and equipment

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

2.2 Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines

2.3 Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required

2.4 Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others, product integrity and the environment

2.5 Assess and minimise spray drift risk

2.6 Monitor meteorological conditions before and during application and respond to changes in conditions

2.7 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and clean up

3. Complete work

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Flush and clean components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and chemical label requirements

3.3 Complete operational records in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements

3.4 Undertake routine operator servicing

3.5 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

The candidate must be observed calibrating, operating and cleaning specialised liquid and granular chemical application machinery and equipment.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

conduct pre and post operational checks

calibrate and set up application components

operate machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform operator maintenance tasks and fault finding

attach and uncouple associated equipment

assess and minimise spray drift risk

record work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturers specifications and workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

shutdown emergency procedures

features and functions of application equipment components including:

liquid spray - nozzles, tanks, agitation systems, pumps, filters, pressure regulation valves

granular applicators/dusters - hoppers, flow control valves

effects of meteorological conditions on chemical application

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic diagnostic techniques

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

components and controls features and functions of equipment

environmental impacts including spray drift

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks 
Replace and report damaged or worn components 
Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 
Identify and report potential environmental impacts 
Set up and calibrate equipment in accordance with spray application plan 
Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation 
Undertake and record pre-operational checks 
Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner 
Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines 
Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required 
Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others, product integrity and the environment 
Assess and minimise spray drift risk 
Monitor meteorological conditions before and during application and respond to changes in conditions 
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and clean up 
Follow shut down procedures 
Flush and clean components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and chemical label requirements 
Complete operational records in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements 
Undertake routine operator servicing 
Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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