TLIJ0001 Apply grain protection measures

Release: 1

TLIJ0001 Apply grain protection measures

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply grain protection measures. It includes identifying, preparing for and applying pest control measures, monitoring the application of pest control measures, ventilating fumigated storages and maintaining records in accordance with workplace requirements. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team/group environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

J – Quality

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare to apply pest control measures	1.1	Legal and workplace requirements for fumigation are followed in accordance with work order
1.2	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
1.3	Fumigation or spray application requirements are followed using silo and grain storage information in accordance with manufacturer instructions
1.4	Records are confirmed by site measurements and observations
1.5	Access and site-specific safety requirements to meet legislation and workplace instructions are determined
1.6	Equipment is checked for conformance to workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
1.7	Storage is checked for gas-proofing in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions prior to fumigation
2	Apply pest control measures	2.1	Personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls are selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Fumigant and spray applications are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions
2.3	Warning signs are placed in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
2.4	Application of fumigant or spray is monitored to ensure effectiveness of operation
2.5	Empty fumigant containers are returned to manufacturer or retailer or are disposed of in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
2.6	Baits are prepared in accordance with legislation and manufacturer instructions
2.7	Baits are placed in accordance with site requirements and manufacturer instructions

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIJ2003 Apply grain protection measures.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851