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Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests

KHU-AGR-0175

Australian Equivalent

AHCCHM310

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, apply, monitor and clean up fumigants for the control of vertebrate and invertebrate pests. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Determine type and method of fumigation

0175.E1.O1Identify the pest characteristics and degree of infestation

0175.E1.O2Assess the infestation and determine threshold for fumigant treatment

0175.E1.O3Identify fumigant treatment options for vertebrate and invertebrate pests

0175.E1.O4Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label and pest to be controlled

0175.E1.O5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for pest fumigation activities

E2Prepare to use fumigant according to label and safety data sheets (SDS)

0175.E2.O1Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0175.E2.O2Identify and calculate application rates for fumigation conditions according to chemical label instructions

0175.E2.O3Prepare hazard exclusion barriers, signage and emergency response procedure according to health and safety in the workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

0175.E2.O4Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

E3Conduct fumigation

0175.E3.O1Ensure emergency response resources are ready and available according to workplace emergency response procedure

0175.E3.O2Check current weather and forecast conditions are favourable for fumigation activity to proceed

0175.E3.O3Create seal in treatment area to ensure maximum effectiveness of fumigant according to workplace and chemical label instructions

0175.E3.O4Apply fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0175.E3.O5Transport and store fumigants according to workplace procedures and chemical transport and storage regulations

E4Monitor fumigation

0175.E4.O1Monitor fumigation site and control access to maintain safe conditions according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0175.E4.O2Monitor fumigation site for effective fumigation according to workplace procedures

0175.E4.O3Assess fumigation seal and integrity and take action to rectify according to workplace procedures

E5Ventilate fumigated area

0175.E5.O1Determine ventilation parameters according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0175.E5.O2Calculate ventilation time according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0175.E5.O3Ventilate site according to chemical label instructions, SDS, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

0175.E5.O4Check for residual fumigant according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

E6Clean up following fumigation

0175.E6.O1Remove site exclusion barriers, signs when safe to do so according to workplace procedures

0175.E6.O2Clean, decontaminate, check and store fumigation equipment, safety signs and equipment and PPE according to chemical label instructions, workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

0175.E6.O3Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions

E7Record application details

0175.E7.O1Record details of fumigation activities and application according to workplace practices and legislative and regulatory requirements

0175.E7.O2Update chemical and resource register for used and remaining stock according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements

0175.E7.O3Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements