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Evidence Guide: AHCCHM302 - Fumigate soil

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AHCCHM302 - Fumigate soil

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan fumigation

  1. Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy.
  2. Determine type of fumigant and application rate
  3. Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest and soil or media type
  4. Assess appropriateness of site and soil conditions for selected fumigation method
Determine the need for fumigation as an option within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resource Management (IRM) strategy.

Completed
Date:

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Determine type of fumigant and application rate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pest and soil or media type

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess appropriateness of site and soil conditions for selected fumigation method

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare site for fumigation

  1. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants
  2. Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods
  3. Set up emergency system
  4. Prepare soil, measure soil temperature and check soil moisture to ensure that the required concentration of fumigant is retained in the soil for the required period of time
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in relation to the use of fumigants

Completed
Date:

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up emergency system

Completed
Date:

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Prepare soil, measure soil temperature and check soil moisture to ensure that the required concentration of fumigant is retained in the soil for the required period of time

Completed
Date:

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Prepare application equipment and fumigants

  1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions
  2. Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigation in accordance with label directions and industry practice
  3. Check operational effectiveness of fumigation machinery and equipment
  4. Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate
  5. Transport and store fumigants
  6. Prepare fumigant
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigation in accordance with label directions and industry practice

Completed
Date:

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Check operational effectiveness of fumigation machinery and equipment

Completed
Date:

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Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate

Completed
Date:

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Transport and store fumigants

Completed
Date:

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Prepare fumigant

Completed
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Conduct and monitor fumigation

  1. Apply fumigant using appropriate equipment and fumigation methods
  2. Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures
  3. Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant
  4. Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access
  5. Aerate soils fully and accurately test for evidence of residual gas by conducting germination test or sowing indicator crop
  6. Establish re-entry times and control risks to human and animal health
  7. Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required
  8. Ventilate fumigation enclosure if fumigation performed in glasshouse or similar to remove fumigant in safe and controlled manner
Apply fumigant using appropriate equipment and fumigation methods

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerate soils fully and accurately test for evidence of residual gas by conducting germination test or sowing indicator crop

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish re-entry times and control risks to human and animal health

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ventilate fumigation enclosure if fumigation performed in glasshouse or similar to remove fumigant in safe and controlled manner

Completed
Date:

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Restore site

  1. Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste
  2. Remove signage when site is available for re-use
  3. Restore site
Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste

Completed
Date:

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Remove signage when site is available for re-use

Completed
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Restore site

Completed
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Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants

  1. Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location
  2. Dispose of all waste as per the label
Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment in appropriate location

Completed
Date:

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Dispose of all waste as per the label

Completed
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Record fumigation details

  1. Record details of fumigation
  2. Record and report safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority
Record details of fumigation

Completed
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Record and report safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 and soil or media type

1.4 Assess appropriateness of site and soil conditions for selected fumigation method

2. Prepare site for fumigation

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

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

2.3 Set up emergency system

2.4 Prepare soil, measure soil temperature and check soil moisture to ensure that the required concentration of fumigant is retained in the soil for the required period of time

3. Prepare application equipment and fumigants

3.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions

3.2 Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigation in accordance with label directions and industry practice

3.3 Check operational effectiveness of fumigation machinery and equipment

3.4 Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate

3.5 Transport and store fumigants

3.6 Prepare fumigant

4. Conduct and monitor fumigation

4.1 Apply fumigant using appropriate equipment and fumigation methods

4.2 Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures

4.3 Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant

4.4 Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access

4.5 Aerate soils fully and accurately test for evidence of residual gas by conducting germination test or sowing indicator crop

4.6 Establish re-entry times and control risks to human and animal health

4.7 Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

4.8 Ventilate fumigation enclosure if fumigation performed in glasshouse or similar to remove fumigant in safe and controlled manner

5. Restore site

5.1 Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste

5.2 Remove signage when site is available for re-use

5.3 Restore site

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

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

6.2 Dispose of all waste as per the label

7. Record fumigation details

7.1 Record details of fumigation

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 and soil or media type

1.4 Assess appropriateness of site and soil conditions for selected fumigation method

2. Prepare site for fumigation

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

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

2.3 Set up emergency system

2.4 Prepare soil, measure soil temperature and check soil moisture to ensure that the required concentration of fumigant is retained in the soil for the required period of time

3. Prepare application equipment and fumigants

3.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment as per label instructions

3.2 Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigation in accordance with label directions and industry practice

3.3 Check operational effectiveness of fumigation machinery and equipment

3.4 Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate

3.5 Transport and store fumigants

3.6 Prepare fumigant

4. Conduct and monitor fumigation

4.1 Apply fumigant using appropriate equipment and fumigation methods

4.2 Respond to emergency situations using emergency response procedures

4.3 Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant

4.4 Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access

4.5 Aerate soils fully and accurately test for evidence of residual gas by conducting germination test or sowing indicator crop

4.6 Establish re-entry times and control risks to human and animal health

4.7 Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

4.8 Ventilate fumigation enclosure if fumigation performed in glasshouse or similar to remove fumigant in safe and controlled manner

5. Restore site

5.1 Collect and remove all equipment, fumigants and waste

5.2 Remove signage when site is available for re-use

5.3 Restore site

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

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

6.2 Dispose of all waste as per the label

7. Record fumigation details

7.1 Record details of fumigation

7.2 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:

assess the need for fumigation

select appropriate fumigant and application method

conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and personal protective equipment

prepare site for fumigation

set up and calibrating fumigation equipment

fumigate soils safely in accordance with chemical label

aerate soils and check for residual fumigant gas

ventilate fumigation enclosure if fumigation is performed in glasshouse or similar

clean and store fumigation equipment and personal protective equipment after completing work

use appropriate personal protective equipment

follow emergency procedures during an accident or spillage

complete fumigation records follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

primary and secondary soil/media pests

threshold pest levels and cost benefit

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

how to interpret fumigant label and SDS requirements

soil, media type, moisture and temperature factors in relation to fumigation

features, functions, calibration and set up of fumigation equipment

legislation, regulations and licensing requirements in relation to fumigant use

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

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

a variety of primary and secondary soil and media pests

a variety of fumigant labels and SDS used in the workplace

types and application of personal protective equipment

Range Statement