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Prepare and apply chemicals for hand held application equipment

Prepare and apply chemicals for hand held application equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM306
State Code
BAP34
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
Original Release Date
27/06/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a basic application plan, prepare chemicals and equipment and apply chemicals for the control of identified pests, weeds or diseases using hand held application equipment.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the need for chemical use and prepare basic application plan
  • 1.1 Identify the characteristics of the pest, weed or disease and assess the control requirements
  • 1.2 Assess and select a chemical control option according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards, risks and controls for selected chemical
  • 1.4 Determine the requirement for chemical usage according to chemical label instructions
  • 1.5 Prepare a basic application plan according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Notify stakeholders of intended chemical application according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
2. Prepare chemical mixes
  • 2.1 Access the application plan and determine chemical application parameters according to chemical label instructions
  • 2.2 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for application method according to chemical label and health and safety in the workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Interpret and apply requirements from chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
  • 2.4 Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to chemical label and workplace safety procedures
  • 2.5 Select appropriate mixing equipment and a suitable location for mixing and loading according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Prepare chemicals according to chemical label instructions
  • 2.7 Clean preparation equipment and work site of residues and spillage according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
3. Calibrate application equipment
  • 3.1 Select application equipment to be used to minimise off target risk and maximise efficacy
  • 3.2 Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment
  • 3.3 Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and application plan
  • 3.4 Load the equipment with chemical according to operating instructions and workplace safety procedures
4. Apply chemicals
  • 4.1 Monitor and assess weather conditions and forecasts to ensure effective chemical application according to application plan
  • 4.2 Identify, select, fit and use PPE according to chemical label instructions
  • 4.3 Apply chemical while minimising off target damage according to label directions, SDS and application plan
  • 4.4 Assess health and safety hazards and risks and implement controls according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Clean up chemical spills according to workplace and manufacturer procedures
5. Clean up equipment and complete records
  • 5.1 Clean and decontaminate application equipment according to operator instructions, SDS and legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Dispose of chemicals and used containers according to manufacturer instructions and legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Clean and store PPE according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Complete chemical treatment records and report incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
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