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

AHCCHM403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCHM403 - Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare workplace procedures for the calibration of equipment used in the application of pest, weed and fungi control chemicals and bio-agents.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. 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: Identify needs
  • Identify equipment requiring calibration procedures
  • Assess the skill levels of operators relating to calibration in consultation with operators and supervisors where appropriate
  • Gather information required for procedures from appropriate sources
       
Element: Prepare procedure
  • Confirm that information in procedures complies with relevant regulatory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and industry practice as applicable
  • Carry out a risk assessment of the calibration task and incorporate risk controls into the safe operating procedure
  • Confirm that procedures are in a form clearly understandable to the intended users
  • Highlight work health and safety issues relevant to the activities in the procedures to the users
       


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 needs

1.1 Identify equipment requiring calibration procedures

1.2 Assess the skill levels of operators relating to calibration in consultation with operators and supervisors where appropriate

1.3 Gather information required for procedures from appropriate sources

2. Prepare procedure

2.1 Confirm that information in procedures complies with relevant regulatory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and industry practice as applicable

2.2 Carry out a risk assessment of the calibration task and incorporate risk controls into the safe operating procedure

2.3 Confirm that procedures are in a form clearly understandable to the intended users

2.4 Highlight work health and safety issues relevant to the activities in the procedures to the users

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 needs for calibration

analyse tasks involved in calibration

carry out a risk assessment of the calibration task and incorporate risk controls into the safe operating procedure

prepare procedures for calibration clearly and accurately in a manner suited to the users

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant work health and safety, pesticides and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures

chemical handling and application

work health and safety issues involved in calibration

mechanical and electronic controls on application equipment

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. Identify needs

1.1 Identify equipment requiring calibration procedures

1.2 Assess the skill levels of operators relating to calibration in consultation with operators and supervisors where appropriate

1.3 Gather information required for procedures from appropriate sources

2. Prepare procedure

2.1 Confirm that information in procedures complies with relevant regulatory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and industry practice as applicable

2.2 Carry out a risk assessment of the calibration task and incorporate risk controls into the safe operating procedure

2.3 Confirm that procedures are in a form clearly understandable to the intended users

2.4 Highlight work health and safety issues relevant to the activities in the procedures to the users

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 equipment requiring calibration procedures 
Assess the skill levels of operators relating to calibration in consultation with operators and supervisors where appropriate 
Gather information required for procedures from appropriate sources 
Confirm that information in procedures complies with relevant regulatory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and industry practice as applicable 
Carry out a risk assessment of the calibration task and incorporate risk controls into the safe operating procedure 
Confirm that procedures are in a form clearly understandable to the intended users 
Highlight work health and safety issues relevant to the activities in the procedures to the users 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCHM403 - Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCCHM403 - Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

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