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

AHCCHM305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM305 - Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control vertebrate and invertebrate pests by means of manual fumigation. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes. All work must be carried out to comply with Safety Data Sheets, chemical label directions and the Integrated Pest Management strategy.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. Work is carried out to industry standards.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.This unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licence process.
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 workplace and 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: Determine type and method of fumigation
  • Identify the nature and level of pest presence
  • Determine need for fumigant use within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy
  • Determine type of fumigant and application rate
  • Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pests and site
  • Determine volume to be fumigated to ensure fumigation conditions are met as per label instructions
  • Conduct and record work health and safety risk assessment for both fumigation and post fumigation re-entry
       
Element: Prepare to use fumigant according to label and SDS
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as per label requirements and check for effectiveness
  • Define and calculate application/dosage rates
  • Erect prominent signage notifying passers-by of fumigation operation in progress
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Prepare fumigation site to control inadvertent entry or exposure
  • Implement emergency procedures as required
       
Element: Conduct fumigation
  • Confirm first aid equipment is available onsite
  • Assess weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application
  • Create airtight seal in fumigation area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigation
  • Signpost and barricade fumigation site where required to prevent access
  • Apply fumigant safely and effectively in accordance with label requirements
  • Control site until area is suitable for re-use
  • Transport and store fumigants as required
       
Element: Monitor fumigation
  • Monitor fumigation site to control access and maintain safe conditions during active period for the time specified on the label
  • Monitor fumigation site for pest activity
  • Assess fumigant escape safety implications and take immediate action if required
       
Element: Ventilate fumigated area
  • Follow label direction to determine when conditions are suitable for ventilation to minimise risk to health and safety
  • Calculate time required for ventilation
  • Ventilate site in accordance with registered label, SDS, Code of Practice and enterprise standards
       
Element: Clean up following fumigation
  • Remove barriers, signs and locks and store for future use in appropriate location
  • Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location
  • Transport and store fumigants in accordance with label, legislative and industry practice
  • Dispose of all waste as per label instructions
       
Element: Record application details
  • Record details of fumigant applications
  • Record details of fumigant used in the chemical inventory or register
  • Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment
  • Follow procedures and requirements for reporting fumigation details to management/employer
  • Record and report 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. Determine type and method of fumigation

1.1 Identify the nature and level of pest presence

1.2 Determine need for fumigant use within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy

1.3 Determine type of fumigant and application rate

1.4 Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pests and site

1.5 Determine volume to be fumigated to ensure fumigation conditions are met as per label instructions

1.6 Conduct and record work health and safety risk assessment for both fumigation and post fumigation re-entry

2. Prepare to use fumigant according to label and SDS

2.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as per label requirements and check for effectiveness

2.2 Define and calculate application/dosage rates

2.3 Erect prominent signage notifying passers-by of fumigation operation in progress

2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.5 Prepare fumigation site to control inadvertent entry or exposure

2.6 Implement emergency procedures as required

3. Conduct fumigation

3.1 Confirm first aid equipment is available onsite

3.2 Assess weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application

3.3 Create airtight seal in fumigation area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigation

3.4 Signpost and barricade fumigation site where required to prevent access

3.5 Apply fumigant safely and effectively in accordance with label requirements

3.6 Control site until area is suitable for re-use

3.7 Transport and store fumigants as required

4. Monitor fumigation

4.1 Monitor fumigation site to control access and maintain safe conditions during active period for the time specified on the label

4.2 Monitor fumigation site for pest activity

4.3 Assess fumigant escape safety implications and take immediate action if required

5. Ventilate fumigated area

5.1 Follow label direction to determine when conditions are suitable for ventilation to minimise risk to health and safety

5.2 Calculate time required for ventilation

5.3 Ventilate site in accordance with registered label, SDS, Code of Practice and enterprise standards

6. Clean up following fumigation

6.1 Remove barriers, signs and locks and store for future use in appropriate location

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

6.3 Transport and store fumigants in accordance with label, legislative and industry practice

6.4 Dispose of all waste as per label instructions

7. Record application details

7.1 Record details of fumigant applications

7.2 Record details of fumigant used in the chemical inventory or register

7.3 Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment

7.4 Follow procedures and requirements for reporting fumigation details to management/employer

7.5 Record and report 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:

select the appropriate fumigant for the identified pest

interpret fumigant labels and SDS

prepare fumigants according to chemical label instructions

store and disposing of spent fumigants

prepare a site for fumigation and erecting appropriate signage

seal the facility

apply fumigant, monitor and ventilate sites

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:

fumigant labels and SDS used in the workplace

a range of techniques to seal a site

primary vertebrate and invertebrate pests that can be controlled by manual fumigation methods

best fumigants to use for specific pests

site factors in relation to fumigation

relevant legislation and licencing requirements in relation to fumigant use

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

requirements for disposal of spent fumigant, clearing spillages and equipment clean up

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. Determine type and method of fumigation

1.1 Identify the nature and level of pest presence

1.2 Determine need for fumigant use within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy

1.3 Determine type of fumigant and application rate

1.4 Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pests and site

1.5 Determine volume to be fumigated to ensure fumigation conditions are met as per label instructions

1.6 Conduct and record work health and safety risk assessment for both fumigation and post fumigation re-entry

2. Prepare to use fumigant according to label and SDS

2.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as per label requirements and check for effectiveness

2.2 Define and calculate application/dosage rates

2.3 Erect prominent signage notifying passers-by of fumigation operation in progress

2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.5 Prepare fumigation site to control inadvertent entry or exposure

2.6 Implement emergency procedures as required

3. Conduct fumigation

3.1 Confirm first aid equipment is available onsite

3.2 Assess weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application

3.3 Create airtight seal in fumigation area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigation

3.4 Signpost and barricade fumigation site where required to prevent access

3.5 Apply fumigant safely and effectively in accordance with label requirements

3.6 Control site until area is suitable for re-use

3.7 Transport and store fumigants as required

4. Monitor fumigation

4.1 Monitor fumigation site to control access and maintain safe conditions during active period for the time specified on the label

4.2 Monitor fumigation site for pest activity

4.3 Assess fumigant escape safety implications and take immediate action if required

5. Ventilate fumigated area

5.1 Follow label direction to determine when conditions are suitable for ventilation to minimise risk to health and safety

5.2 Calculate time required for ventilation

5.3 Ventilate site in accordance with registered label, SDS, Code of Practice and enterprise standards

6. Clean up following fumigation

6.1 Remove barriers, signs and locks and store for future use in appropriate location

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

6.3 Transport and store fumigants in accordance with label, legislative and industry practice

6.4 Dispose of all waste as per label instructions

7. Record application details

7.1 Record details of fumigant applications

7.2 Record details of fumigant used in the chemical inventory or register

7.3 Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment

7.4 Follow procedures and requirements for reporting fumigation details to management/employer

7.5 Record and report 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
Identify the nature and level of pest presence 
Determine need for fumigant use within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy 
Determine type of fumigant and application rate 
Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pests and site 
Determine volume to be fumigated to ensure fumigation conditions are met as per label instructions 
Conduct and record work health and safety risk assessment for both fumigation and post fumigation re-entry 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as per label requirements and check for effectiveness 
Define and calculate application/dosage rates 
Erect prominent signage notifying passers-by of fumigation operation in progress 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Prepare fumigation site to control inadvertent entry or exposure 
Implement emergency procedures as required 
Confirm first aid equipment is available onsite 
Assess weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application 
Create airtight seal in fumigation area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigation 
Signpost and barricade fumigation site where required to prevent access 
Apply fumigant safely and effectively in accordance with label requirements 
Control site until area is suitable for re-use 
Transport and store fumigants as required 
Monitor fumigation site to control access and maintain safe conditions during active period for the time specified on the label 
Monitor fumigation site for pest activity 
Assess fumigant escape safety implications and take immediate action if required 
Follow label direction to determine when conditions are suitable for ventilation to minimise risk to health and safety 
Calculate time required for ventilation 
Ventilate site in accordance with registered label, SDS, Code of Practice and enterprise standards 
Remove barriers, signs and locks and store for future use in appropriate location 
Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location 
Transport and store fumigants in accordance with label, legislative and industry practice 
Dispose of all waste as per label instructions 
Record details of fumigant applications 
Record details of fumigant used in the chemical inventory or register 
Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment 
Follow procedures and requirements for reporting fumigation details to management/employer 
Record and report safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority 

Forms

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