Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this unit of competency. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

Which skills relevant to calibration are included?
Numeracy skills to carry out calculations and literacy skills to follow procedures.

What is the legislation relevant to this standard?
Protection of the environment, Occupational Health and Safety and regulating the use of weed control agents.

How are sources of information to be accredited?
According to relevant legislation where required.

What may be included in the means of presentation?
Written notes, videotapes and work sheets.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in designing calibration procedures requires evidence that a set of calibration instructions and guidelines has been developed that complies with industry and enterprise standards and expectations. The skills and knowledge required to design calibration procedures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different spray equipment, chemicals to be applied and land use situations.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Relevant legislation.
Chemical handling and application.
Occupational health and safety issues involved in calibration.
Mechanical and electronic controls on application equipment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Identify needs for calibration.
Compile relevant information.
Analyse tasks involved in calibration.
Prepare procedures for calibration clearly and accurately in a manner suited to the users.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

Essential Assessment Information
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through operators, supervisors, suppliers and others. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
From a variety of sources such as extensions officers, government departments and chemical and equipment suppliers. (3)

Planning and organising activities
According to industry best practice and OHS guidelines. (1)

Working with others and in teams
As part of overall spraying operation. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Setting out calculations required for calibration. (3)

Solving problems
By sourcing information, analysing task and preparing procedures. (3)

Using technology
Obtaining, storing, retrieving and communicating information. (3)