Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM401 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

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Assessment Requirements for AHCCHM401 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

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:

evaluate implementation of procedures

identify hazards, assess risks and implement and monitor control measures

develop risk control procedures

develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk

interact with staff members and provide feedback

implement, monitor and evaluate a chemical risk control strategy maintain records

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

where to source Codes of Practice, legislation and industry requirements relating to chemical use

hazard identification and risk assessment strategies

risk factors including human and animal health, product integrity, weather, spray drift, spillage and environmental

principles of transport, handling and storing chemicals

requirements for the disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up

chemical application equipment capabilities and limitations

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