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

AHCCHM401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM401 - Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals across a range of industry sectors. 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 take responsibility for their own work and may provide direction to others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. 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. Competency in 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 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: Identify hazards and risks
  • Identify and source Codes of Practice, legislation, regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use
  • Identify hazards involved in chemical handling and application
       
Element: Assess risks and develop control procedures
  • Assess risks associated with chemicals used
  • Develop risk control measures and emergency action plans
  • Develop control procedures for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals
  • Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk
       
Element: Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures
  • Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals
  • Assess staff selection of application equipment according to procedures
  • Assess the ability of staff to follow restrictions on chemical use, application, decontamination and disposal
  • Assess how risk control procedures are followed in the workplace
       
Element: Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records
  • Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures
  • Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify
  • Maintain risk assessment records according to industry, label, legislative and regulatory 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. Identify hazards and risks

1.1 Identify and source Codes of Practice, legislation, regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use

1.2 Identify hazards involved in chemical handling and application

2. Assess risks and develop control procedures

2.1 Assess risks associated with chemicals used

2.2 Develop risk control measures and emergency action plans

2.3 Develop control procedures for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals

2.4 Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk

3. Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures

3.1 Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals

3.2 Assess staff selection of application equipment according to procedures

3.3 Assess the ability of staff to follow restrictions on chemical use, application, decontamination and disposal

3.4 Assess how risk control procedures are followed in the workplace

4. Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records

4.1 Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures

4.2 Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify

4.3 Maintain risk assessment records according to industry, label, legislative and regulatory 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:

evaluate implementation of procedures

identify hazards, assess risks and implement and monitor control measures

develop risk control procedures

develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk

interact with staff members and provide feedback

implement, monitor and evaluate a chemical risk control strategy maintain records

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

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

hazard identification and risk assessment strategies

risk factors including human and animal health, product integrity, weather, spray drift, 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

Submission Requirements

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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. Identify hazards and risks

1.1 Identify and source Codes of Practice, legislation, regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use

1.2 Identify hazards involved in chemical handling and application

2. Assess risks and develop control procedures

2.1 Assess risks associated with chemicals used

2.2 Develop risk control measures and emergency action plans

2.3 Develop control procedures for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals

2.4 Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk

3. Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures

3.1 Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals

3.2 Assess staff selection of application equipment according to procedures

3.3 Assess the ability of staff to follow restrictions on chemical use, application, decontamination and disposal

3.4 Assess how risk control procedures are followed in the workplace

4. Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records

4.1 Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures

4.2 Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify

4.3 Maintain risk assessment records according to industry, label, legislative and regulatory 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
Identify and source Codes of Practice, legislation, regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use 
Identify hazards involved in chemical handling and application 
Assess risks associated with chemicals used 
Develop risk control measures and emergency action plans 
Develop control procedures for transport, handling, storage, application, decontamination and disposal of chemicals 
Develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk 
Provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees using chemicals 
Assess staff selection of application equipment according to procedures 
Assess the ability of staff to follow restrictions on chemical use, application, decontamination and disposal 
Assess how risk control procedures are followed in the workplace 
Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of risk control measures 
Identify shortfalls during evaluation and subsequently rectify 
Maintain risk assessment records according to industry, label, legislative and regulatory requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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