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Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM403
State Code
BAN21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare workplace procedures for the calibration of equipment used in the application of pest, weed and disease control chemicals and bio-agents.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and may provide direction to others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify equipment requiring calibration procedures
  • 1.1 Assess the skill of operators in calibration in consultation with operators and supervisors
  • 1.2 Identify, source and interpret information required for calibration from equipment manufacture and operating instructions
2. Prepare calibration procedure
  • 2.1 Confirm information in calibration procedure complies with relevant regulatory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and industry practice
  • 2.2 Carry out a risk assessment of the calibration procedure and incorporate risk controls in the calibration procedure
  • 2.3 Document the procedures in a form appropriate to the intended use and according to workplace protocols
  • 2.4 Document health and safety in the workplace issues relevant to the activities in the procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6764 AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment Unit of competency