Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCCHM305A, 'Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine type and method of fumigation | 1.1. Identify the nature and level of pest presence. 1.2. Determine need for fumigant use within an integrated pest management strategy. 1.3. Select method of fumigant application to suit type of pests and site in accordance with registered product labels, environmental, legislative, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and industry practice. 1.4. Determine type of fumigant and application rate in accordance with registered product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and environmental, legislative, OHS and industry practice. 1.5. Identify and report any factors affecting the safe application of fumigants. 1.6. Determine storage capacity to ensure fumigation conditions are in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and environmental, legislative, OHS and industry practice. 1.7. Conduct and record OHS risk assessment for both fumigation and post fumigation re entry. |
2. Prepare to use fumigant according to label and MSDS | 2.1. Select and check for use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to label and MSDSs. 2.2. Define and calculate application/dosage rates. 2.3. Prepared fumigation site to control inadvertent entry or exposure. 2.4. Put in place emergency and confined spaces procedures. |
3. Conduct fumigation | 3.1. Assess weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application. 3.2. Created airtight seal in fumigation area to ensure site health and safety, and maximum effectiveness of fumigation in accordance with label and industry practice. 3.3. Where required fumigation site is signposted and barricaded to prevent access. 3.4. Control site until area is suitable for re-use in accordance with label, legislation, standards and enterprise policy. 3.5. Apply fumigant safely and effectively according to label and industry practice. 3.6. Ensure First Aid equipment is available onsite. |
4. Monitor fumigation | 4.1. Monitored fumigation site to control access and maintain safe conditions during active period for time specified on registered label. 4.2. Monitor fumigation site for pest activity. 4.3. Assess fumigant escape for health and safety implications and take immediate action if required. |
5. Ventilate fumigated area | 5.1. Calculate time required for ventilation from directions on registered label. 5.2. Determine conditions are suitable for ventilation to minimise risk to health and safety. 5.3. Ventilation method followed is in accordance with registered label, MSDSs, Code of Practice (COP) and enterprise standards. 5.4. Ventilate site is in controlled and safe manner. |
6. Clean up following fumigation | 6.1. Removed barriers, signs and locks and store for future use. 6.2. Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and PPE in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, OHS and industry practice. 6.3. Transport and store fumigants in accordance with label, OHS and industry practice. 6.4. Dispose of all waste in accordance with label, legislative, OHS environmental and industry practice. |
7. Record application details | 7.1. Record details of fumigant applications in accordance with legislative requirements, label directions, safe operating procedures (SOPs), and industry practice. 7.2. Record details of fumigant used in the chemical inventory/register according to legislation. 7.3. Maintain inventory of PPE. 7.4. Follow procedures and requirements for reporting fumigation details to management/employer. 7.5. Record and report safety incidents or poisoning to the appropriate person or authority in accordance with legislative requirements. |