Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of applying chemicals under supervision using handheld or small powered equipment, and defines the standard required to: apply chemicals using handheld or small powered equipment; check, prepare, use and maintain application equipment and personal protective equipment; measure, mix, transport, handle store and dispose of chemicals and comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), chemical label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to working under supervision with reference to the product label, legislation and enterprise procedures. This unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licence process. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Check application and personal protective equipment |
1.1. Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements. 1.2. Prepare application equipment for use in accordance with manufacturer's specification and directions. 1.3. Identify and replace any damaged or worn components. 1.4. Check personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements. |
2. Prepare application equipment |
2.1. Apply label information regarding precautions for the chemical mix/substance being used. 2.2. Select and use appropriate personal protective and mixing equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. 2.3. Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances in accordance with directions on chemical label. 2.4. Follow legislative and regulatory requirements regarding chemical use including OHS. 2.5. Confirm instructions from chemical MSDSs in the event of a spill. 2.6. Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan. |
3. Apply chemicals |
3.1. Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application. 3.2. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label. 3.3. Apply chemical in accordance with the application/spray plan and/or instructions. 3.4. Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application. |
4. Finalise work |
4.1. Clean and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements. 4.2. Dispose of excess chemicals and use triple rinse drums in accordance with label and MSDSs requirements. 4.3. Complete incident reports as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements. 4.4. Complete application records. 4.5. Store unused chemical/products in accordance with label requirements and MSDSs. 4.6. Adhere to all re-entry and withholding periods. |
5. Transport and handle chemical |
5.1. Confirm precautions for the transport and handling of chemicals. 5.2. Transport and handle chemicals in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Chemicals may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Chemicals |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |