The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine the need for chemical use
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Nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease is identified. Completed |
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Need for action is assessed. 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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Hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options is undertaken. Completed |
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Requirement for chemical application including coverage by appropriate insurance is identified and confirmed. Completed |
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Prepare appropriate chemical
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Chemical label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are read and understood. Completed |
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Labels are checked to ensure chemicals meet user requirements and specifications. Completed |
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Chemicals are prepared from those registered for the intended purpose, and to suit the organisation's chemical use strategy. Completed |
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Legislation and regulations concerning chemical use are identified and followed. Completed |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and risks and risk control requirements associated with use of the chemical are identified. Completed |
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Prepare to use chemicals according to the label and MSDS
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Personal protective equipment is selected and checked for use according to the product label and MSDS. Completed |
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Requirements for pre and post-operative checks on equipment are followed. Completed |
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Damage, wear or malfunctions of any equipment is identified and reported or repaired. Completed |
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Requirements for the selection, preparation and adjustment of application equipment and tools for the appropriate chemicals are followed. Completed |
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Mixing rates are defined and calculated. Completed |
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Directions, standards and legislative requirements for mixing chemicals are followed. Completed |
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Apply chemicals
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Meteorological conditions and forecasts are assessed prior to and during application. Completed |
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Hazards of particular chemicals are identified. Completed |
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Risks to others and the environment are assessed and controlled. Completed |
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Application equipment calibration procedures are followed. Completed |
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Procedures and precautions for the use of the chemicals are interpreted from labels and accreditation requirements. Completed |
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Requirements for chemical handling and application are determined from directions, standards and legislative requirements. Completed |
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Chemicals are applied safely and effectively according to directions. Completed |
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Chemical spills or accident procedures are followed. Completed |
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First aid equipment is made available on site. Completed |
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Clean up following chemical application
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Tools or equipment required to clean up chemicals are selected. Completed |
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Requirements for cleaning equipment and sites are defined and followed according to directions and standards. Completed |
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Requirements for disposing of unused chemicals, empty containers or spilled material are defined from directions and standards. Completed |
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Procedures for reporting chemical spills are followed. Completed |
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Record application details
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Application of chemicals is recorded according to organisation procedures, label directions and legislation. Completed |
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Details of the specific chemical concerned are recorded correctly in the chemical inventory according to regulations. Completed |
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Inventory of personal protective equipment and application equipment is recorded. Completed |
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Procedures and requirements for reporting application details to senior management or client are followed. Completed |
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Records of injury or poisoning associated with application of chemical are made and provided to the appropriate person. Completed |
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