Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCHM101A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow basic chemical safety rules

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCCHM101A - Follow basic chemical safety rules
Description This unit covers following basic chemical safety rules and defines the standard required to: interpret chemical safety rules; follow safety instructions including handling and storage; use personal protective equipment and communicate information about spillage or accidents.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the observance of basic chemical safety rules. including those about labels, transport, handling, storage and personal protective equipment.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Follow workplace requirements and instructions concerning chemicals
  • Roles and responsibilities of people in the workplace are identified.
  • Safety procedures involved in chemical handling and use are recognised and followed as required.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • Organisational procedures are followed with regard to chemicals.
       
Element: Recognise risks associated with chemicals
  • Functions of chemicals in the workplace are recognised.
  • Chemical labels and symbols are recognised and hazards identified.
  • Chemical storage locations are identified.
  • Instructions for transport, handling and storage of chemicals are recognised and observed.
  • Instructions for use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment and application equipment are identified and observed.
       
Element: Follow chemical handling and storage rules
  • Chemical handling and storage instructions on labels are followed.
  • Safety rules are followed when working in areas where chemicals are stored.
  • Appropriate personal protection equipment is obtained and used when working in areas were chemicals are stored.
  • Procedures are followed in the event of an accident or spillage.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

interpret chemical safety rules

follow safety instructions including handling and storage

use personal protective equipment

communicate information about spillage or accidents.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

interpret labels and instructions

follow workplace instructions and directions from the chemical label or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

communicate information about spillages, accidents or deficiencies in procedures and practice

use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols

interpret tasks or information from labels, manuals or written instructions

record information accurately or verbally report information

use oral communication skills/language competence to communicate effectively with others

use numeracy skills to complete basic calculations

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

Required knowledge

basic occupational health&safety rules required to work near and around chemicals

level of hazard and the Poisons Schedule in the relevant State or Territory

chemicals being used for the control of pests and weeds

personal protection equipment and when and how it should be used, stored and maintained

correct wearing/fit of personal protective equipment

environmental impacts of chemical use

OHS, environmental and pesticides legislation and enterprise procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Safety rules may include:

those about labels

transport

handling

storage

personal protective equipment.

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
Roles and responsibilities of people in the workplace are identified. 
Safety procedures involved in chemical handling and use are recognised and followed as required. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Organisational procedures are followed with regard to chemicals. 
Functions of chemicals in the workplace are recognised. 
Chemical labels and symbols are recognised and hazards identified. 
Chemical storage locations are identified. 
Instructions for transport, handling and storage of chemicals are recognised and observed. 
Instructions for use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment and application equipment are identified and observed. 
Chemical handling and storage instructions on labels are followed. 
Safety rules are followed when working in areas where chemicals are stored. 
Appropriate personal protection equipment is obtained and used when working in areas were chemicals are stored. 
Procedures are followed in the event of an accident or spillage. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM101A - Follow basic chemical safety rules
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AHCCHM101A - Follow basic chemical safety rules

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