Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST
22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST
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Apply chemicals under supervision
Apply chemicals under supervision
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCHM201A
AHCCHM201A
State Code
D6756
D6756
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of applying chemicals under supervision using handheld or small powered equipment, and defines the standard required to: apply chemicals using handheld or small powered equipment; check, prepare, use and maintain application equipment and personal protective equipment; measure, mix, transport, handle store and dispose of chemicals and comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), chemical label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check application and personal protective equipment
- 1.1. Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
- 1.2. Prepare application equipment for use in accordance with manufacturer's specification and directions.
- 1.3. Identify and replace any damaged or worn components.
- 1.4. Check personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
2. Prepare application equipment
- 2.1. Apply label information regarding precautions for the chemical mix/substance being used.
- 2.2. Select and use appropriate personal protective and mixing equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label.
- 2.3. Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances in accordance with directions on chemical label.
- 2.4. Follow legislative and regulatory requirements regarding chemical use including OHS.
- 2.5. Confirm instructions from chemical MSDSs in the event of a spill.
- 2.6. Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan.
3. Apply chemicals
- 3.1. Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application.
- 3.2. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label.
- 3.3. Apply chemical in accordance with the application/spray plan and/or instructions.
- 3.4. Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application.
4. Finalise work
- 4.1. Clean and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
- 4.2. Dispose of excess chemicals and use triple rinse drums in accordance with label and MSDSs requirements.
- 4.3. Complete incident reports as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
- 4.4. Complete application records.
- 4.5. Store unused chemical/products in accordance with label requirements and MSDSs.
- 4.6. Adhere to all re-entry and withholding periods.
5. Transport and handle chemical
- 5.1. Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals.
- 5.2. Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Chemicals may include:
the application of liquid chemical mixes
granular products
and/or biological agents used in the control of pest, weeds and diseases including animal health products.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Chemicals may include:
the application of liquid chemical mixes
granular products
and/or biological agents used in the control of pest, weeds and diseases including animal health products.
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:
apply chemicals using handheld or small powered equipment
check, prepare, use and maintain application equipment and personal protective equipment
measure, mix, transport, handle store and dispose of chemicals
comply with OHS, chemical label and MSDSs requirements.
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:
apply chemicals using handheld or small powered equipment
check, prepare, use and maintain application equipment and personal protective equipment
measure, mix, transport, handle store and dispose of chemicals
comply with OHS, chemical label and MSDSs requirements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | Unit of competency |