AHCCHM309 — Fumigate soil

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What an assessment for AHCCHM309 must cover

64 assessable components: 7 elements (32 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan fumigation

1.1Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace
1.2Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use
1.3Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated
1.4Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label
1.5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation
1.6Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures
1.7Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements

2 Prepare site for fumigation

2.1Implement controls and site security measures according to workplace procedures
2.2Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility
2.3Ensure site emergency procedures are in place and ready to implement
2.4Assess the soil for readiness for fumigation treatment

3 Prepare application equipment and fumigants

3.1Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigant and according to workplace procedures and industry practice
3.2Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures
3.3Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate according to chemical label and operating instructions
3.4Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements
3.5Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS
3.6Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operating instructions

4 Conduct and monitor fumigation

4.1Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label
4.2Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant
4.3Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access
4.4Aerate soils according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
4.5Test for evidence of residual fumigant according to workplace procedures and maximum residue limits for the soil or media
4.6Implement re-entry procedures to control risks to human and animal health
4.7Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required
4.8Ventilate fumigation enclosure in safe and controlled manner according to chemical labels instructions, SDS and workplace procedures
4.9Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures

5 Restore site

5.1Collect and remove equipment, fumigants and waste according to workplace procedures
5.2Remove signage according to site security measures

6 Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants

6.1Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements
6.2Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures

7 Record fumigation details

7.1Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
7.2Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

determined need, appropriateness and method for fumigating a soil
determined hazards and risks and established safety and security resources and control measures required
prepared soil for safe fumigation
determined fumigant requirements and prepared the fumigant and equipment for treatment according to fumigant label instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
transported, handled and stored fumigants according to safety procedures, label and legislative requirements
ensured personal safety by selecting, fitting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
applied fumigant and monitored the safety and integrity of the fumigation process, responding appropriately to emergencies
rendered the soil and surrounding area safe through aeration and conducted tests to establish safe soil and air quality notifying personnel of residual risks
removed fumigation materials, waste and temporary resources from treatment area and disposed of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
complied with fumigant label instructions and SDS
checked, decontaminated, cleaned and stored equipment used in the fumigation process according to workplace procedures
maintained records of fumigation activities and incidents and reported according to workplace procedures.

Knowledge evidence

primary and secondary soil pests, diseases and weeds to be treated and factors and considerations in relation to the use of fumigation including threshold pest levels and cost benefit
pest management strategies and relation to the use and selection of fumigation methods, including: chemical, mechanical, biological, cultural, integrated pest management including resistance management principles
soil, media type, moisture and temperature factors relative to fumigation and methods employed to “seal” soils during fumigation
types of fumigant used for treating soils, their mode of action, methods of application, transport, storage and handling
fumigant labels and SDS and how to interpret and apply label requirements for specific soil and media situations
equipment used in fumigation, their setup, calibration, operation, shutdown, care and maintenance
calculations required to determine fumigant rates of application
monitoring procedures during a fumigation process and methods of assessing escape
safety requirements including signage, equipment, PPE for use when handling fumigants and conducting fumigation activities
legislation, regulations, codes of practice and licensing requirements relevant to fumigant use, transport, storage and handling
chemical hazards and risks factors including human and animal health, leakage, spillage, environment damage and control measures required to mitigate risk
methods for aerating treated soils and assessment of residual fumigants including testing fumigant residues and maximum residue limits
requirements for disposal of excess fumigants, clearing spillages and equipment clean up
records required when conducting fumigation activities and related safety reporting procedures.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret safety data, labels, manufacturers specifications, operating procedures, specifications, and other documentation and consolidates information to determine fumigation actions and activity
Writing: Accurately record and complete organisational documents using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology
Numeracy: Perform mathematical calculations to determine soil volumes and rates of application and to check, interpret and confirm results of tests
Oral Communication: Effectively participate in verbal exchanges using active listening to convey and clarify post treatment risks and control measures
Navigate the world of work: Identify and implement manufacturer requirements for fumigants
Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks required for fumigation activities Address problems and initiate standard procedures in response to emergencies applying problem solving processes

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What does an assessment tool for AHCCHM309 need to cover?

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