Unit of competency Outline
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Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM315
AHCMOM315
State Code
BAM59
BAM59
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate machinery and equipment used for specialised liquid and granular chemical application in agriculture and horticulture sectors.This unit applies to individuals who apply legislative and regulatory requirements and operating principles to chemical application machinery and equipment operation under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare chemical application machinery for use
- 1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
- 1.2 Source and interpret relevant chemical application machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions
- 1.3 Identify and interpret safety data sheets relevant to chemicals to be used and applied
- 1.4 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
- 1.5 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and applicable to task to be undertaken
- 1.6 Conduct chemical application machinery and equipment routine pre-operational checks
- 1.7 Document damaged or worn components and organise for replacement according to workplace procedures
- 1.8 Set up and calibrate equipment according to application plan
- 1.9 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation
- 1.10 Record pre-operational checks according to workplace procedures
2. Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
- 2.1 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment in a safe, controlled and efficient manner and monitor for performance and efficiency
- 2.2 Operate chemical application machinery according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with chemical application and minimise impact
- 2.4 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel and equipment
- 2.5 Assess and minimise spray drift risk
- 2.6 Monitor meteorological conditions before and during chemical application and respond to changed conditions
3. Complete work
- 3.1 Conduct shut down procedures for chemical application machinery and equipment
- 3.2 Flush and clean components according to manufacturer specifications and chemical label requirements
- 3.3 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
- 3.4 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures
- 3.5 Clean, store and secure chemical application machinery and equipment
- 3.6 Complete operational records according to legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7028 | AHCMOM315A | Operate chemical application machinery and equipment | Unit of competency |