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

AHCCHM201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply chemicals under supervision

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM201 - Apply chemicals under supervision
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes.This unit applies to individuals who undertake defined routine activities alongside a supervisor in most situations. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters and identify and seek help with simple problems.The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to various job roles at various levels.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant State or Territory before undertaking this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.
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: Prepare to work
  • Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards and risks
  • Take steps to control risks as directed
  • Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions and ensure correct fit
       
Element: Check application equipment
  • Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment and identify and replace any damaged or worn components or report to supervisor
  • Prepare application equipment for use
       
Element: Prepare application equipment
  • Follow all label instructions for the chemical or substance being used
  • Use appropriate mixing equipment
  • Check that output of application equipment is correct
  • Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances
  • Confirm instructions from chemical label and supervisor in the event of a spill
  • Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan.
       
Element: Apply chemicals
  • Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application where relevant
  • Cease application if conditions become unsuitable
  • Apply chemical ensuring minimal risk to others and the environment
  • Minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application
       
Element: Transport and handle chemicals
  • Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals with supervisor
  • Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with relevant commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment in accordance with manufacturers and work health and safety requirements
  • Dispose of excess chemicals and clean containers in accordance with label instructions and regulatory requirements
  • Complete incident reports as required
  • Complete application records
  • Store unused chemical and products in appropriate location
  • Adhere to all re-entry requirements
       


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 to work

1.1 Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards and risks

1.2 Take steps to control risks as directed

1.3 Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor

1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions and ensure correct fit

2. Check application equipment

2.1 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment and identify and replace any damaged or worn components or report to supervisor

2.2 Prepare application equipment for use

3. Prepare application equipment

3.1 Follow all label instructions for the chemical or substance being used

3.2 Use appropriate mixing equipment

3.3 Check that output of application equipment is correct

3.4 Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances

3.5 Confirm instructions from chemical label and supervisor in the event of a spill

3.6 Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan.

4. Apply chemicals

4.1 Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application where relevant

4.2 Cease application if conditions become unsuitable

4.3 Apply chemical ensuring minimal risk to others and the environment

4.4 Minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application

5. Transport and handle chemicals

5.1 Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals with supervisor

5.2 Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with relevant commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation

6. Finalise work

6.1 Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment in accordance with manufacturers and work health and safety requirements

6.2 Dispose of excess chemicals and clean containers in accordance with label instructions and regulatory requirements

6.3 Complete incident reports as required

6.4 Complete application records

6.5 Store unused chemical and products in appropriate location

6.6 Adhere to all re-entry requirements

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 adopt safe work practices

follow directions on chemical labels and relevant Safety Data Sheets SDS

carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment

measure, mix and load chemical mixes

safely apply chemical under supervision

report spillages, accidents or deficiencies in procedures and practices to supervisor

use appropriate personal protective equipment

follow emergency procedures during an accident or spillage

follow enterprise work health and safety procedures

safely dispose of chemicals

record relevant information, including amount of chemical applied as per commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation

various transport and handling techniques and requirements

layout and information contained in chemical labels and SDS

features and functions of a range of application equipment relevant to the role

risk factors to be taken into account such as human and animal health, spillage and environmental

different broad chemical types such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides and their mode of action symbols on the label

paths of entry of poisons into the body and the methods of limiting exposure

how to assess if weather conditions increase risks and when it becomes unsuitable for application to continue

relevant applied principles of Integrated Pest and Resistance Management

relevant parts of the workplace spray plan

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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards and risks

1.2 Take steps to control risks as directed

1.3 Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor

1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions and ensure correct fit

2. Check application equipment

2.1 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment and identify and replace any damaged or worn components or report to supervisor

2.2 Prepare application equipment for use

3. Prepare application equipment

3.1 Follow all label instructions for the chemical or substance being used

3.2 Use appropriate mixing equipment

3.3 Check that output of application equipment is correct

3.4 Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances

3.5 Confirm instructions from chemical label and supervisor in the event of a spill

3.6 Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan.

4. Apply chemicals

4.1 Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application where relevant

4.2 Cease application if conditions become unsuitable

4.3 Apply chemical ensuring minimal risk to others and the environment

4.4 Minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application

5. Transport and handle chemicals

5.1 Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals with supervisor

5.2 Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with relevant commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation

6. Finalise work

6.1 Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment in accordance with manufacturers and work health and safety requirements

6.2 Dispose of excess chemicals and clean containers in accordance with label instructions and regulatory requirements

6.3 Complete incident reports as required

6.4 Complete application records

6.5 Store unused chemical and products in appropriate location

6.6 Adhere to all re-entry requirements

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
Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards and risks 
Take steps to control risks as directed 
Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor 
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions and ensure correct fit 
Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment and identify and replace any damaged or worn components or report to supervisor 
Prepare application equipment for use 
Follow all label instructions for the chemical or substance being used 
Use appropriate mixing equipment 
Check that output of application equipment is correct 
Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances 
Confirm instructions from chemical label and supervisor in the event of a spill 
Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan. 
Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application where relevant 
Cease application if conditions become unsuitable 
Apply chemical ensuring minimal risk to others and the environment 
Minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application 
Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals with supervisor 
Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with relevant commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation 
Clean and store personal protective equipment and application equipment in accordance with manufacturers and work health and safety requirements 
Dispose of excess chemicals and clean containers in accordance with label instructions and regulatory requirements 
Complete incident reports as required 
Complete application records 
Store unused chemical and products in appropriate location 
Adhere to all re-entry requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM201 - Apply chemicals under supervision
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Assessment Record Sheet

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