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AHCCHM301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM301 - Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use application equipment to fumigate grain, seed, crops and plants in confined spaces.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes.All work is carried out to comply with Safety Data Sheets and chemical label directions.This unit does not cover individuals physically entering and working within an enclosed or confined space.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.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: Plan fumigation
  • Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy
  • Determine type of fumigant and application rate
  • Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest, facility and grain or plant type
  • Assess appropriateness of facility and conditions for selected fumigation method
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions.
       
Element: Prepare storage facility for fumigation, application equipment and fumigants
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants in enclosed spaces
  • Establish security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods
  • Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility
  • Check seal, calculate volume of storage facility, and take appropriate measurement to ensure the required concentration of fumigant is retained
  • Check operational effectiveness of equipment
  • Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate
  • Transport and store fumigants
  • Prepare fumigant in accordance with label instructions
       
Element: Conduct and monitor fumigation
  • Apply fumigation using appropriate equipment, fumigation methods and sealing methods
  • Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures
  • Monitor fumigation site during exposure time and ventilation to prevent unauthorised access
  • Maintain integrity of seals throughout the active fumigation period
       
Element: Ventilate storage facility
  • Establish ventilation and re-entry times and control risks
  • Ventilate facility to remove fumigant in a safe and controlled manner
  • Test for evidence of residual gas using appropriate equipment
  • Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required
       
Element: Restore storage facility
  • Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste
  • Remove signage and barriers when facility is available for re-use
  • Restore storage facility
       
Element: Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants
  • Clean, check, decontaminate and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location
  • Dispose of all waste as per label instructions
       
Element: Record fumigation details
  • Record details of fumigant applications
  • Record and report gas escapes, safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority
       


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. Plan fumigation

1.1 Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy

1.2 Determine type of fumigant and application rate

1.3 Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest, facility and grain or plant type

1.4 Assess appropriateness of facility and conditions for selected fumigation method

1.5 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions.

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

2.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants in enclosed spaces

2.2 Establish security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods

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

2.4 Check seal, calculate volume of storage facility, and take appropriate measurement to ensure the required concentration of fumigant is retained

2.5 Check operational effectiveness of equipment

2.6 Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate

2.7 Transport and store fumigants

2.8 Prepare fumigant in accordance with label instructions

3. Conduct and monitor fumigation

3.1 Apply fumigation using appropriate equipment, fumigation methods and sealing methods

3.2 Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures

3.3 Monitor fumigation site during exposure time and ventilation to prevent unauthorised access

3.4 Maintain integrity of seals throughout the active fumigation period

4. Ventilate storage facility

4.1 Establish ventilation and re-entry times and control risks

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

4.3 Test for evidence of residual gas using appropriate equipment

4.4 Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

5. Restore storage facility

5.1 Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste

5.2 Remove signage and barriers when facility is available for re-use

5.3 Restore storage facility

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

6.1 Clean, check, decontaminate and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location

6.2 Dispose of all waste as per label instructions

7. Record fumigation details

7.1 Record details of fumigant applications

7.2 Record and report gas escapes, safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority

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:

determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and IRM strategy

select the appropriate fumigant and application method

prepare fumigants

set up and calibrate fumigation equipment

prepare and monitor the facility and equipment

seal the facility

conduct fumigation

check for residual fumigant gas

restore the facility and cleaning the equipment

record work activities

use appropriate personal protective equipment

follow emergency procedures during an accident or spillage

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

primary and secondary pests relevant to grain, seed, crops or plants to be treated

fumigant free options for pest control including Integrated Pest/Resistance Management principles

fumigant labels and SDS used in the workplace

how to interpret and apply fumigant label requirements

factors and considerations in relation to fumigation of relevant grain, seed, crops and plants

range of techniques to seal a facility

different personal protective equipment and their uses

legislation, regulations and licensing requirements in relation to fumigant use

confined space regulations including signage, gas detection and entry procedures

features, functions, calibration and set up of fumigation equipment

risk factors including human and animal health, leakage, spillage and environmental

how to assess for residual gas and safe re-entry periods

consequence of fumigant residues and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)

ventilation processes

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

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. Plan fumigation

1.1 Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy

1.2 Determine type of fumigant and application rate

1.3 Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest, facility and grain or plant type

1.4 Assess appropriateness of facility and conditions for selected fumigation method

1.5 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions.

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

2.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants in enclosed spaces

2.2 Establish security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods

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

2.4 Check seal, calculate volume of storage facility, and take appropriate measurement to ensure the required concentration of fumigant is retained

2.5 Check operational effectiveness of equipment

2.6 Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate

2.7 Transport and store fumigants

2.8 Prepare fumigant in accordance with label instructions

3. Conduct and monitor fumigation

3.1 Apply fumigation using appropriate equipment, fumigation methods and sealing methods

3.2 Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures

3.3 Monitor fumigation site during exposure time and ventilation to prevent unauthorised access

3.4 Maintain integrity of seals throughout the active fumigation period

4. Ventilate storage facility

4.1 Establish ventilation and re-entry times and control risks

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

4.3 Test for evidence of residual gas using appropriate equipment

4.4 Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

5. Restore storage facility

5.1 Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste

5.2 Remove signage and barriers when facility is available for re-use

5.3 Restore storage facility

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

6.1 Clean, check, decontaminate and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location

6.2 Dispose of all waste as per label instructions

7. Record fumigation details

7.1 Record details of fumigant applications

7.2 Record and report gas escapes, safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority

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
Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy 
Determine type of fumigant and application rate 
Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest, facility and grain or plant type 
Assess appropriateness of facility and conditions for selected fumigation method 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions. 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants in enclosed spaces 
Establish security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods 
Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility 
Check seal, calculate volume of storage facility, and take appropriate measurement to ensure the required concentration of fumigant is retained 
Check operational effectiveness of equipment 
Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate 
Transport and store fumigants 
Prepare fumigant in accordance with label instructions 
Apply fumigation using appropriate equipment, fumigation methods and sealing methods 
Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures 
Monitor fumigation site during exposure time and ventilation to prevent unauthorised access 
Maintain integrity of seals throughout the active fumigation period 
Establish ventilation and re-entry times and control risks 
Ventilate facility to remove fumigant in a safe and controlled manner 
Test for evidence of residual gas using appropriate equipment 
Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required 
Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste 
Remove signage and barriers when facility is available for re-use 
Restore storage facility 
Clean, check, decontaminate and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location 
Dispose of all waste as per label instructions 
Record details of fumigant applications 
Record and report gas escapes, safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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