AHCCHM405 — Plan and implement a chemical use program

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What an assessment for AHCCHM405 must cover

75 assessable components: 6 elements (23 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 35 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 Identify requirements for chemical use

1.1Identify, source and interpret information required for planning and implementing a chemical use program
1.2Assess the need for chemical use as an option
1.3Ensure that personnel are adequately trained in chemical use according to workplace procedures

2 Assess risks and develop control procedures

2.1Identify hazards, assess risks and develop control measures and emergency action plans for chemical use operational activities
2.2Assess weather conditions and forecasts to determine implications for off target contamination
2.3Assess the sensitivity of target area and impact of chemical on the environment according to chemical label instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
2.4Assess the risk to human and animal health according to chemical label instructions and SDS
2.5Analyse assessments and document risk control procedures for the chemical application plan according to workplace procedures

3 Develop an operational and maintenance program for chemical use

3.1Determine chemicals to be used according to workplace pest management strategy
3.2Calculate mixing requirements for chemicals according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
3.3Document operational checks and calibration requirements of equipment according to operators instructions and manufacturer specifications
3.4Develop and implement an operational and maintenance strategy for application equipment and personal protective equipment according to health and safety practices
3.5Document operational and maintenance procedures for chemical application plan according to workplace protocols

4 Implement and monitor chemical application plan

4.1Provide personnel with chemical use procedures, and instruction on safety equipment for chemical application plan
4.2Monitor adherence with safe practice for preparation and application of chemicals according to chemical application plan
4.3Monitor adherence to procedures for handling, transport, storage, decontamination and disposal of chemicals according to chemical application plan
4.4Monitor adherence to maintenance procedures according to chemical application plan
4.5Monitor adherence to residue procedures for product and environment according to chemical application plan

5 Finalise work activities in accordance with chemical application plan

5.1Ensure excess chemicals are disposed of according to waste management and environment procedures
5.2Ensure required records are completed according to operational and workplace, health and safety procedures

6 Evaluate chemical application plan and records for continuous improvement

6.1Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of chemical application plan
6.2Identify and document shortfalls in chemical application plan
6.3Develop a continuous improvement strategy to rectify the chemical application plan

Performance evidence

sourced information and analysed its content for chemical application
assessed the need for chemical use and ensured personnel are adequately trained in chemical use according to workplace procedures
identified hazards, risks and provided controls, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for chemical application and off target impact
assessed weather conditions and environmental sensitivity of the site
documented chemical application and maintenance procedures according to workplace protocols
determined chemicals required and mixing requirements according to workplace procedures and chemical label instructions
develop a continuous improvement strategy to minimise risk
communicated chemical application plan to personnel
implemented procedures and monitored and evaluated personnel according to chemical application plan
developed a continuous improvement strategy for chemical application plan
implemented, monitored and evaluated a chemical application plan

Knowledge evidence

source of information for developing plans, including:
legislation and regulations
codes of practice
chemical labels
safety data sheets (SDS)
industry requirements relating to chemical use
strategies for identifying hazard, risks and controls
risk factors, including:
human
animal health
product integrity
weather
residues and maximum residue levels
off target damage, spillage and environment
principles of transport, handling and storing chemicals
requirements for the disposal of excess chemicals, clearing spillages and equipment clean up
chemical application equipment capabilities, limitations and calibration
mixing chemicals, including:
rates
mixing order if more than one chemical
adjuvants
water quality
life cycle of a variety of pests and the target stages
implications of pest resistance to chemicals
principles and practices of chemical application strategies and equipment including, integrated pest management and animal health strategies
preparation and documentation of strategic plans and procedures
signs of pest damage and signs of beneficial organisms
operational factors to consider in a procedures, including:
transport, handling and storage
application methods, equipment and PPE
cleaning and decontamination
disposal of waste
emergency procedures including first aid
strategies for instructing personnel, and monitoring and assessing personnel performance
mandatory and workplace record keeping requirements for chemical storage, disposal, application and safety.

Foundation skills

Reading: Critically analyse and consolidate information to determine chemical control procedures and develop chemical application plan
Writing: Develop procedural material using clear and detailed language in order to convey explicit risk control information
Oral Communication: Present complex information using clear and convincing language, tone and pace appropriate when briefing personnel on chemical application plan
Navigate the world of work: Work independently or with others in making decisions to achieve organisation outcomes Contribute to roles and responsibilities of others through implementation of plans Take full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Interact with others: Implement strategies for a diverse range of colleagues in order to build rapport and foster strong relationships when instructing and monitoring performance Elicit feedback and provides feedback to others in order to improve workgroup behaviours and update plans
Get the work done: Accept responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload Monitor progress of procedures and reviews and amends them to meet demands and priorities Apply systematic and analytical decision making processes for complex and non-routine situations

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What does an assessment tool for AHCCHM405 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCHM405 needs to address all 75 unit components: 6 elements with 23 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 35 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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