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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify requirements for chemical use
  2. Assess risks and develop control procedures
  3. Develop an operational and maintenance program for chemical use
  4. Implement and monitor application or spray plan
  5. Finalise work activities in accordance with application or spray plan
  6. Evaluate application or spray plan and records for continuous improvement

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

evaluate implementation of procedures

identify hazards, assessment of risks and implementation and monitoring of control measures

develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk

communicate critical chemical information to staff and ensuring understanding

direct staff to perform tasks

keep records

implement enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

where to source legislation, Codes of Practice and industry requirements relating to chemical use

hazard identification and risk assessment strategies

risk factors including human and animal health, product integrity, weather prior, during and after application, spillage and environmental

principles of transport, handling and storing chemicals

requirements for the disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up

chemical application equipment capabilities and limitations

life cycle of a variety of pests and the target stages

implications of pest resistance to chemicals

maximum residue limits

how to calibrate equipment

first aid and emergency procedures that may be required

signs of pest damage and signs of beneficial organisms