Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and adopt safe work practices

follow directions on chemical labels and relevant Safety Data Sheets SDS

carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment

measure, mix and load chemical mixes

safely apply chemical under supervision

report spillages, accidents or deficiencies in procedures and practices to supervisor

use appropriate personal protective equipment

follow emergency procedures during an accident or spillage

follow enterprise work health and safety procedures

safely dispose of chemicals

record relevant information, including amount of chemical applied as per commonwealth, state and territory chemical legislation

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation

various transport and handling techniques and requirements

layout and information contained in chemical labels and SDS

features and functions of a range of application equipment relevant to the role

risk factors to be taken into account such as human and animal health, spillage and environmental

different broad chemical types such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides and their mode of action symbols on the label

paths of entry of poisons into the body and the methods of limiting exposure

how to assess if weather conditions increase risks and when it becomes unsuitable for application to continue

relevant applied principles of Integrated Pest and Resistance Management

relevant parts of the workplace spray plan

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace OR simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72