AHCCHM310 — Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests

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What an assessment for AHCCHM310 must cover

64 assessable components: 7 elements (27 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 18 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 type and method of fumigation

1.1Identify the pest characteristics and degree of infestation
1.2Assess the infestation and determine threshold for fumigant treatment
1.3Identify fumigant treatment options for vertebrate and invertebrate pests
1.4Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label and pest to be controlled
1.5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for pest fumigation activities

2 Prepare to use fumigant according to label and safety data sheets (SDS)

2.1Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
2.2Identify and calculate application rates for fumigation conditions according to chemical label instructions
2.3Prepare hazard exclusion barriers, signage and emergency response procedure according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
2.4Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

3 Conduct fumigation

3.1Ensure emergency response resources are ready and available according to workplace emergency response procedure
3.2Check current weather and forecast conditions are favourable for fumigation activity to proceed
3.3Create seal in treatment area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigant according to workplace and chemical label instructions
3.4Apply fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
3.5Transport and store fumigants according to workplace procedures and chemical transport and storage regulations

4 Monitor fumigation

4.1Monitor fumigation site and control access to maintain safe conditions according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
4.2Monitor fumigation site for effective fumigation according to workplace procedures
4.3Assess fumigation seal and integrity and take action to rectify according to workplace procedures

5 Ventilate fumigated area

5.1Determine ventilation parameters according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
5.2Calculate ventilation time according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
5.3Ventilate site according to chemical label instructions, SDS, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
5.4Check for residual fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

6 Clean up following fumigation

6.1Remove site exclusion barriers, signs when safe to do so according to workplace procedures
6.2Clean, decontaminate, check and store fumigation equipment, safety signs and equipment and PPE according to chemical label instructions, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
6.3Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions

7 Record application details

7.1Record details of fumigation activities and application according to workplace practices and legislative and regulatory requirements
7.2Update chemical and resource register for used and remaining stock according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
7.3Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

Performance evidence

selected the appropriate fumigant option for the pest characteristics and infestation
determined fumigation parameters according to manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
prepared fumigant according to chemical manufacturers instructions
identified health and safety hazards, risks and implemented controls for fumigation activities
transported, handled and stored fumigants according to safety procedures, fumigant label and legislative requirements
maintained the fumigant inventory and disposed of waste fumigant and materials according to workplace and environmental procedures
implemented emergency response procedures to maintain a safe site
prepared site for fumigation and erected exclusion barriers and signage
checked weather conditions and forecasts to decide on fumigation progression
sealed treatment area, applied the fumigant, monitored fumigation activity and ventilated sites
checked for residual fumigant according to workplace procedures
restored the treatment area, cleaned and decontaminated the equipment
complied with chemical manufacturers’ instructions, workplace and legislative and regulatory requirements, safety procedures, fumigant label and legislative requirements, and environmental procedures
maintained records, stock inventories and reported on work activities and incidents. according to workplace and legislative and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge evidence

pests and their characteristics for fumigation control
primary vertebrate and invertebrate pests that can be controlled by manual fumigation methods
pest control strategies and the role of fumigation, including: - chemical - cultural - biological - mechanical - Integrated Pest Management
fumigants their use and action
fumigant selection criteria to consider, including: - size of area - weather conditions - type of material concentration - safety implications
interpretation and use of labels and SDS
techniques to seal fumigation treatment sites
site characteristics and conditions for suitable for fumigation
relevant legislation and regulatory requirements for fumigant use
risk factors including human and animal health, weather, leakage, spillage and environment
safety and environmental requirements for disposal of fumigant, spills and waste materials
clean-up procedures and decontamination
pre and post fumigation safety procedures
transporting and storage requirements of fumigants, including: - legislation and regulations that apply to transporting and storing chemicals including: - transport vehicle requirements - dangerous and hazardous chemicals - placarding requirements - processes and procedures for the disposal of excess, unwanted, expired fumigants and waste including industry disposal programs
health and safety in the workplace requirements including personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual handling
record keeping procedures and practices for workplaces and regulations
tests and testing for residual fumigants
inventory and stock records and procedures for fumigants.

Foundation skills

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

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