ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to apply pest control measures

1.1

Legal and workplace requirements for fumigation are followed in accordance with work order

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Fumigation/spray application requirements are followed using silo and grain storage information in accordance with manufacturer instructions

1.4

Written records are confirmed by site measurements and observations

1.5

Access and site specific safety requirements to meet legislation and workplace instructions are determined

1.6

Equipment is checked for conformance to workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications

1.7

Storage is checked for gas-proofing in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions prior to fumigation, as required

2

Apply pest control measures

2.1

Personal protective equipment and engineering controls are used as instructed

2.2

Fumigant and spray applications are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions

2.3

Warning signs are placed in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements

2.4

Application is monitored to ensure effectiveness of operation

2.5

Empty fumigant containers are returned to manufacturer/retailer or are disposed of in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements

2.6

Baits are prepared in accordance with legislation and manufacturer instructions

2.7

Baits are placed in accordance with site requirements and manufacturer instructions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

carrying out work in accordance with required work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and hazard control strategies, including using:

personal protective equipment

manufacturer instructions

fumigant and pest control chemical labels

communicating and working effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying pests that infest grain in grain storage facilities

identifying, selecting and using required equipment efficiently and effectively

implementing contingency plans

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures information and labels

setting up and maintaining grain protection equipment

using pest control agents in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state/territory legislation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics of commodity types, varieties and grades, and their identification

emergency response procedures

equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

procedures for environmental control and disposal activities

regulations relevant for applying grain protection measures in grain storage facilities

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

site layout and obstacles

storage and safe handling procedures for fumigants, chemicals and other grain protection materials

workplace procedures and policies for applying grain protection measures.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.