AHCCHM307 — Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

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What an assessment for AHCCHM307 must cover

66 assessable components: 5 elements (31 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine the need for chemical use and prepare an application plan

1.1Identify the pest, weed or disease, and assess the need for control
1.2Assess the requirement for chemical use
1.3Assess health and safety hazard, risks and controls for different chemicals
1.4Confirm requirement for chemical application according to workplace procedures
1.5Assess off target risk of each application method
1.6Assess the environmental risk for application method
1.7Notify stakeholders of intended chemical application according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
1.8Prepare application plan according to workplace procedures

2 Prepare chemical mixes

2.1Identify and select chemical required for target according to application plan
2.2Calculate the volume, rate or dose according to chemical label instructions
2.3Identify and select application equipment and set-up requirements according to application plan and operator instructions
2.4Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for application method according to chemical label and health and safety in the workplace procedures
2.5Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace procedures
2.6Select appropriate mixing equipment and suitable location to prepare and load chemicals according to workplace procedures
2.7Prepare chemicals according to chemical label instructions
2.8Return unused chemical to store and clean preparation equipment and work site of residues and spillage according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

3 Calibrate application equipment

3.1Select application equipment for chemical according to application plan, off target risks and workplace procedures
3.2Conduct pre-operational checks of application equipment according to operator and maintenance manual
3.3Calibrate equipment according to operating instructions and application plan
3.4Load equipment with chemical according to operating instructions and workplace safety procedures

4 Apply chemicals

4.1Monitor and assess weather conditions and forecasts to ensure effective chemical application according to application plan
4.2Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use PPE according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
4.3Apply chemical according to label directions and application plan relating to the control of the pest, weed or disease
4.4Monitor application equipment for correct performance and ensure effective chemicals application according to operating instructions
4.5Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and implement controls
4.6Clean up spills during application according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

5 Clean up equipment and complete records

5.1Clean and decontaminate application equipment according to operator instructions, safety data sheets (SDS) and legislative requirements
5.2Dispose of chemicals and used containers according to chemical label instructions, SDS and legislative requirements
5.3Clean and store PPE according to workplace procedures
5.4Record and report safety and environmental incidents according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
5.5Record details of chemical application according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements

Performance evidence

determined and confirmed the need for chemical application by assessing the infestation, off target risk, and environmental risks
developed an application plan for chemical application
identified health and safety hazards, risk and implemented control procedures according to chemical label
notified stakeholders of planned chemical application
used personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace procedures
interpreted chemical labels and applied chemical according to safety data sheets (SDS) and application plan
identified and selected the chemical required for the target and calculated the amount and rates required according to chemical label
identified and selected application equipment and suitable location, and determined the set up parameters according to application plan and operator instructions
monitored and assessed weather conditions and equipment performance to ensure effective chemical application
selected, conducted pre-operational checks according to operator and maintenance manual
completed at least one calibration activity for application equipment
prepared and loaded chemicals and returned unused chemicals to store in accordance with label, application plan and workplace procedures
applied chemicals safely according to chemical labels, regulations and workplace procedures
complied with chemical labels, SDS, regulations, maintenance manual, environmental procedures, operator instructions and application plan
cleaned equipment and spills, and disposed of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
maintained records and reported incidents according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

Knowledge evidence

control options when selecting chemicals for pests, diseases and weeds infestations, including: chemical, mechanical, cultural, biological, integrated pest management including resistance management principles
types of pest, diseases and weed their treatment and resistance
legal implications and requirements of chemical labels and SDS
stakeholders and required notifications including, neighbours, staff and statutory notifications
impact of weather factors on the safe and effective application of chemicals
characteristics of chemicals, their mode of action and relevance to chemical selection and use, including: translocated/systemic, contact, ingested poison, protectant, eradicant, knock-down, residual, selective/non selective
factors that contribute to off target damage, including: physical movement of chemicals (e.g. animals moving baits or soil movement), chemical formulation, wind speed and direction, temperature and relative humidity, temperature inversions, controlling off target damage, rainfall, buffer zones and barriers
hazards of chemical application, including: human and animal health, environmental contamination, residues in environment, plants and animals, withholding/re-entry periods
afety requirements when applying chemicals, including: procedures, PPE, signage, safe handling, transporting and storage of chemicals
preparing chemicals including preparation, compatibility, adjuvants and water quality
requirements for disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up
selecting and operating suitable application equipment
features, functions and calibration techniques for powered and hand held application equipment, including: pressure and volume of chemical, travel speed, nozzle identification, selection, operation
legislation, regulations and licensing requirements in relation to chemical use

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret SDS, chemical labels, operating instruction and other documentation and consolidates information to determine chemical application actions and activity
Writing: Accurately record and complete organisational records using clear language and terminology
Numeracy: Perform mathematical calculations to determine rates of application chemical mixtures and calibration of equipment
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following policies, procedures and regulations; Identify and implement chemical label requirements
Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for chemical application activities

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What does an assessment tool for AHCCHM307 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCHM307 needs to address all 66 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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