Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of preparing and applying chemicals and defines the standard required to: assess the need for chemical use: comply with safety, chemical label and MSDS requirements; prepare an application/spray plan; prepare and apply chemicals; calibrate application equipment and maintain chemical records. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit covers the preparation and application of liquid chemical mixes and/or granular products for the control of weeds, pests and diseases across a range of industry sectors. This unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licence process. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine the need for chemical use |
1.1. Nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or disease is identified. 1.2. Need for control is assessed. 1.3. The requirement for chemical use as an option within an integrated pest management strategy is assessed. 1.4. Hazard and risk analysis of different chemical options is undertaken. 1.5. Requirement for chemical application is identified and confirmed. |
2. Prepare application/spray plan |
2.1. Mixing rates for chemical is defined and calculated. 2.2. Application equipment type and set up requirements are determined for intended application. 2.3. The quantity of mix required is determined. 2.4. Meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application are accessed. 2.5. An application/spray plan is completed. 2.6. Notify neighbours as required in accordance with industry practice or regulatory requirements |
3. Prepare chemical mixes |
3.1. Requirements from chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are interpreted and applied. 3.2. Appropriate first aid supplies are at hand. 3.3. Appropriate personal protective and mixing equipment is selected and used in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. 3.4. A suitable location for mixing and loading is selected. 3.5. Chemicals are prepared in accordance with registered use. 3.6. MSDSs are followed in the event of a spill. |
4. Calibrate application equipment |
4.1. Pre-operational checks of application equipment are carried out. 4.2. Equipment is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and application/spray plan. 4.3. Calibration is checked for conformity to the requirements of the application/spray plan. 4.4. Chemical is loaded wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and controlling risks to human health and the environment. |
5. Apply chemicals |
5.1. Appropriate personnel protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. 5.2. Chemical is applied in accordance with the application/spray plan and/or instructions and legislative and/or regulatory requirements. 5.3. Risks to others, product integrity and the environment are assessed and minimised. |
6. Clean up equipment and complete records |
6.1. Excess chemical is disposed of in accordance with label and MSDSs requirements. 6.2. Application equipment is cleaned and decontaminated. 6.3. Requirements for the disposal of unused chemical, containers spilled materials are determined and implemented 6.4. PPE and mixing equipment is cleaned and stored. 6.5. Incidents are reported as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements. 6.6. All records, e.g. calibration, application, DG/hazard substances, risk assessments, are completed in accordance with legislative, industry and enterprise requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Chemical types may include: |
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This unit does not cover: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Chemicals |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |