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Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM305A
AHCCHM305A
State Code
D6761
D6761
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of manual fumigation of vertebrate pests and invertebrate pests in stored grain, the apiary industry, agricultural lands and natural landscapes and defines the standard required to: assess the need for fumigation; select appropriate fumigant and application method; apply fumigant and monitor site; record work activities.
Notes
Elements and 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.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Manual fumigation may include:
vertebrate and invertebrate pests of stored grain
rabbits
pests of beehives.
The fumigants that apply include
aluminium phosphide tablets and chloropicrin.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Manual fumigation may include:
vertebrate and invertebrate pests of stored grain
rabbits
pests of beehives.
The fumigants that apply include
aluminium phosphide tablets and chloropicrin.
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:
assess the need for fumigation
select appropriate fumigant and application method
apply fumigant and monitor site
record work activities.
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.
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:
assess the need for fumigation
select appropriate fumigant and application method
apply fumigant and monitor site
record work activities.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR84 | AHCCHM305 | Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D484 | AHC31810 | Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management | Qualification |