Unit of competency Outline
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Apply chemicals under supervision
Apply chemicals under supervision
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM201
AHCCHM201
State Code
BAT45
BAT45
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, transport, and apply chemicals under supervision using workplace specified chemicals and application equipment.The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to handle chemicals
- 1.1 Confirm the activity related to chemical handling to be undertaken with supervisor
- 1.2 Identify and select tools and equipment required according to supervisor instructions
- 1.3 Identify health and safety hazards and risks and apply controls according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
- 1.4 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Check application equipment
- 2.1 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment and identify and replace any damaged or worn components or report to supervisor
- 2.2 Prepare application equipment for use according to workplace practice and safe chemical handling processes
3. Handle and transport chemicals
- 3.1 Confirm safety precautions for the handling and transport of chemicals with supervisor
- 3.2 Handle and transport chemicals according to chemical label, safety data sheets and supervisor instructions
4. Prepare chemical for application
- 4.1 Interpret and apply chemical label instructions according to safety data sheets for the chemical or substance being used
- 4.2 Select and use appropriate mixing equipment
- 4.3 Measure, mix and load application equipment with chemical according to application rates
- 4.4 Clear chemical spills according to chemical label and supervisor instructions
- 4.5 Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with chemical application plan
5. Apply chemicals
- 5.1 Assess and record weather conditions and forecasts prior to and during application according to workplace requirements
- 5.2 Apply chemical safely according to chemical application plan, chemical label and supervisor instructions
- 5.3 Monitor conditions for application and take appropriate action when conditions are unsuitable according to workplace procedures
- 5.4 Minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application
6. Finalise work
- 6.1 Clean and store PPE and application equipment in accordance with manufacturers and health and safety in the workplace requirements
- 6.2 Dispose of excess chemicals and clean containers in accordance with label instructions and regulatory requirements
- 6.3 Complete incident reports according to workplace procedures
- 6.4 Complete chemical application records according to workplace procedures
- 6.5 Store unused chemical and products according to workplace procedures
- 6.6 Adhere to all re-entry requirements for treated areas
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | Unit of competency |