Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Plan and implement a chemical use program

KHU-AGR-0178

Australian Equivalent

AHCCHM405

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and control the risks associated with chemical use and to plan and implement a program for chemical use. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and provide direction to others. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory health and safety in the workplace, pesticide and environmental legislation and codes of practice. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Identify requirements for chemical use

0178.E1.O1Identify, source and interpret information required for planning and implementing a chemical use program

0178.E1.O2Assess the need for chemical use as an option

0178.E1.O3Ensure that personnel are adequately trained in chemical use according to workplace procedures

E2Assess risks and develop control procedures

0178.E2.O1Identify hazards, assess risks and develop control measures and emergency action plans for chemical use operational activities

0178.E2.O2Assess weather conditions and forecasts to determine implications for off target contamination

0178.E2.O3Assess the sensitivity of target area and impact of chemical on the environment according to chemical label instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)

0178.E2.O4Assess the risk to human and animal health according to chemical label instructions and SDS

0178.E2.O5Analyse assessments and document risk control procedures for the chemical application plan according to workplace procedures

E3Develop an operational and maintenance program for chemical use

0178.E3.O1Determine chemicals to be used according to workplace pest management strategy

0178.E3.O2Calculate mixing requirements for chemicals according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0178.E3.O3Document operational checks and calibration requirements of equipment according to operators instructions and manufacturer specifications

0178.E3.O4Develop and implement an operational and maintenance strategy for application equipment and personal protective equipment according to health and safety practices

0178.E3.O5Document operational and maintenance procedures for chemical application plan according to workplace protocols

E4Implement and monitor chemical application plan

0178.E4.O1Provide personnel with chemical use procedures, and instruction on safety equipment for chemical application plan

0178.E4.O2Monitor adherence with safe practice for preparation and application of chemicals according to chemical application plan

0178.E4.O3Monitor adherence to procedures for handling, transport, storage, decontamination and disposal of chemicals according to chemical application plan

0178.E4.O4Monitor adherence to maintenance procedures according to chemical application plan

0178.E4.O5Monitor adherence to residue procedures for product and environment according to chemical application plan

E5Finalise work activities in accordance with chemical application plan

0178.E5.O1Ensure excess chemicals are disposed of according to waste management and environment procedures

0178.E5.O2Ensure required records are completed according to operational and workplace, health and safety procedures

E6Evaluate chemical application plan and records for continuous improvement

0178.E6.O1Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of chemical application plan

0178.E6.O2Identify and document shortfalls in chemical application plan

0178.E6.O3Develop a continuous improvement strategy to rectify the chemical application plan