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Plan and implement a chemical use program

Plan and implement a chemical use program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM402A
State Code
D6763
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the planning and implementation of a chemical use program and defines the standard required to: plan and implement a program for chemical use; supervise others in chemical use; apply and monitor risk control procedures; select and manage chemical application equipment and processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and document an application/spray plan
  • 1.1. Assess risks associated with proposed control strategy.
  • 1.2. Select preferred control procedures.
  • 1.3. Document preferred control procedures as application/spray plan.
2. Identify requirements for chemical use
  • 2.1. Identify and interpret guidelines, legislation and regulations and industry requirements relating to chemical use.
  • 2.2. Assess the need for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management and/or animal health strategy.
  • 2.3. Ensure that personnel are adequately trained in chemical use.
3. Ensure that risk control measures are followed
  • 3.1. Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for people in the workplace using chemicals.
  • 3.2. Monitor the implementation of safe practice in the workplace including preparation and application of chemicals.
  • 3.3. Monitor implementation of procedures for transport, handling, storage, decontamination and disposal.
  • 3.4. Monitor implementation of procedures to mitigate residues in produce and the environment.
4. Plan and implement a maintenance program for chemical use equipment
  • 4.1. Develop and implement a maintenance strategy for application equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • 4.2. Monitor implementation of maintenance procedures.
  • 4.3. Ensure that faulty or damaged equipment is repaired or replaced.
5. Ensure the correct selection and application of chemicals
  • 5.1. Ensure that the correct chemicals and equipment is selected in accordance with the application/spray plan.
  • 5.2. Ensure that pre-operational checks of application equipment are carried out.
  • 5.3. Check to ensure that calibration conforms to the requirement of the application/spray plan.
  • 5.4. Ensure that meteorological conditions are monitored and assessed during application where relevant.
  • 5.5. Monitor the application procedures in the event of a chemical spill.
6. Ensure work activities are finalised in accordance with procedure
  • 6.1. Ensure that excess chemical are disposed of in accordance with label and Material Safety Data Sheet requirements.
  • 6.2. Ensure incident reports are completed as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
  • 6.3. Ensure all required records are completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Agricultural chemicals include:
insecticides
fungicides
herbicides
bactericides
algaecides
biologicals
nematacides
rodenticides
antimicrobial agents
anthelmintics
fumigants
hormone growth promotants
a range of veterinary chemicals used to treat animals for disease.

It does not cover the development of general chemical use procedures.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
plan and implement a program for chemical use
supervise others in chemical use
apply and monitor risk control procedures
select and manage chemical application equipment and processes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2764 RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL49 AHCCHM402 Plan and implement a chemical use program Unit of competency