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Evidence Guide: AHCCHM306 - Prepare and apply chemicals for hand held application equipment

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AHCCHM306 - Prepare and apply chemicals for hand held application equipment

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

Determine the need for chemical use and prepare basic application plan

  1. Identify the nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease, and assess the need for control
  2. Assess the requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy
  3. Undertake a hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options.
  4. Confirm requirement for chemical application
  5. Prepare basic application plan
Identify the nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease, and assess the need for control

Completed
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Assess the requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy

Completed
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Undertake a hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options.

Completed
Date:

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Confirm requirement for chemical application

Completed
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Prepare basic application plan

Completed
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Prepare chemical mixes

  1. Access the workplace application plan to determine chemical and target, application rate or dose, type of application equipment, set-up requirements and amount to be applied as per the label instructions
  2. Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  3. Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  4. Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of work and ensure correct fit
  5. Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading
  6. Mix chemicals in accordance with registered use and clean Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill
  7. Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill
  8. Confirm that neighbours have been notified of chemical application as appropriate
Access the workplace application plan to determine chemical and target, application rate or dose, type of application equipment, set-up requirements and amount to be applied as per the label instructions

Completed
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Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

Completed
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Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Completed
Date:

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Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of work and ensure correct fit

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading

Completed
Date:

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Mix chemicals in accordance with registered use and clean Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

Completed
Date:

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Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

Completed
Date:

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Confirm that neighbours have been notified of chemical application as appropriate

Completed
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Calibrate application equipment

  1. Select application equipment to be used to minimise spray drift risk and maximise efficacy
  2. Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment
  3. Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application/spray plan
  4. Safely load chemical mix
Select application equipment to be used to minimise spray drift risk and maximise efficacy

Completed
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Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment

Completed
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Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application/spray plan

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Safely load chemical mix

Completed
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Apply chemicals

  1. Monitor meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application to minimise spray drift and other off target movement of chemicals
  2. Select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with SDS and chemical label
  3. Apply chemical in accordance with the application plan
  4. Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment
  5. Follow chemical spill or accident procedures in the event of a spill
Monitor meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application to minimise spray drift and other off target movement of chemicals

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with SDS and chemical label

Completed
Date:

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Apply chemical in accordance with the application plan

Completed
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Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment

Completed
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Follow chemical spill or accident procedures in the event of a spill

Completed
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Clean up equipment and complete records

  1. Dispose of excess chemicals and containers as per label and Safety Data Sheet instructions
  2. Clean and decontaminate application equipment in appropriate location
  3. Clean and store personal protective equipment in appropriate location
  4. Report incidents
  5. Complete all records
Dispose of excess chemicals and containers as per label and Safety Data Sheet instructions

Completed
Date:

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Clean and decontaminate application equipment in appropriate location

Completed
Date:

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Clean and store personal protective equipment in appropriate location

Completed
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Report incidents

Completed
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Complete all records

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. Determine the need for chemical use and prepare basic application plan

1.1 Identify the nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease, and assess the need for control

1.2 Assess the requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy

1.3 Undertake a hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options.

1.4 Confirm requirement for chemical application

1.5 Prepare basic application plan

2. Prepare chemical mixes

2.1 Access the workplace application plan to determine chemical and target, application rate or dose, type of application equipment, set-up requirements and amount to be applied as per the label instructions

2.2 Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.3 Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

2.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of work and ensure correct fit

2.5 Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading

2.6 Mix chemicals in accordance with registered use and clean Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

2.7 Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

2.8 Confirm that neighbours have been notified of chemical application as appropriate

3. Calibrate application equipment

3.1 Select application equipment to be used to minimise spray drift risk and maximise efficacy

3.2 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment

3.3 Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application/spray plan

3.4 Safely load chemical mix

4. Apply chemicals

4.1 Monitor meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application to minimise spray drift and other off target movement of chemicals

4.2 Select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with SDS and chemical label

4.3 Apply chemical in accordance with the application plan

4.4 Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment

4.5 Follow chemical spill or accident procedures in the event of a spill

5. Clean up equipment and complete records

5.1 Dispose of excess chemicals and containers as per label and Safety Data Sheet instructions

5.2 Clean and decontaminate application equipment in appropriate location

5.3 Clean and store personal protective equipment in appropriate location

5.4 Report incidents

5.5 Complete all records

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. Determine the need for chemical use and prepare basic application plan

1.1 Identify the nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease, and assess the need for control

1.2 Assess the requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy

1.3 Undertake a hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options.

1.4 Confirm requirement for chemical application

1.5 Prepare basic application plan

2. Prepare chemical mixes

2.1 Access the workplace application plan to determine chemical and target, application rate or dose, type of application equipment, set-up requirements and amount to be applied as per the label instructions

2.2 Identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

2.3 Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

2.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of work and ensure correct fit

2.5 Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading

2.6 Mix chemicals in accordance with registered use and clean Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

2.7 Follow chemical label instructions in the event of a spill

2.8 Confirm that neighbours have been notified of chemical application as appropriate

3. Calibrate application equipment

3.1 Select application equipment to be used to minimise spray drift risk and maximise efficacy

3.2 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment

3.3 Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application/spray plan

3.4 Safely load chemical mix

4. Apply chemicals

4.1 Monitor meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application to minimise spray drift and other off target movement of chemicals

4.2 Select and use appropriate PPE in accordance with SDS and chemical label

4.3 Apply chemical in accordance with the application plan

4.4 Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment

4.5 Follow chemical spill or accident procedures in the event of a spill

5. Clean up equipment and complete records

5.1 Dispose of excess chemicals and containers as per label and Safety Data Sheet instructions

5.2 Clean and decontaminate application equipment in appropriate location

5.3 Clean and store personal protective equipment in appropriate location

5.4 Report incidents

5.5 Complete all records

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:

determine the need for chemical application

develop a basic application plan

identify hazards and implement risk control procedures to ensure a safe workplace

conduct pre-operational checks of application equipment

calibrate handheld application equipment relevant to the industry sector

interpret and apply chemical label requirements included in the application plan

mix and load chemicals in accordance with label requirements

measure and record weather conditions before, during and after application

apply chemicals safely in compliance with labels, legislation and codes of practice

dispose of surplus chemicals and empty containers

record relevant information including amount of chemical applied

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:

options for pest control based on the Integrated Pest and Resistance Management Plan

pest and/or disease resistance management

various chemical labels and SDS formats

impact of meteorological factors on the safe and effective application of chemicals

risk factors including human and animal health, weather prior to, during and after application, spillage, residues in plants and animals consumed as food and the environment

how to mix chemicals including mixing order, adjuvants and water quality

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

how to select, operate and use a variety of application equipment

features, functions and calibration techniques for a range of hand held powered and non-powered application equipment relevant to the industry sector

pests , weeds and/or diseases relevant to the industry sector

legislation, regulations and licensing requirements in relation to chemical use

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