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Assessment
RISK MANAGEMENT IN PESTICIDE
USE
Participants who complete Risk Management in Pesticide Use and
receive a formal Statement of Attainment from the participating
Registered Training Organisation receive this Training and Assessment Plan at
the commencement of the course. It contains detailed information
on competencies covered in course content and assessments.
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCY Competencies addressed in this course are common to
a number of training packages including Conservation and Land
Management Training Package (RTD02), Rural Production (RTE03) and
Amenity Horticulture (RTF03).
The competencies assessed in this
two-day course are:
3704A
Prepare and apply chemicals (Level 3)
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ELEMENTS |
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. |
Determine the need for
chemical use |
1.1 |
Nature and
level of the pest, weed infestation or disease is identified |
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1.2 |
Need for
action is assessed |
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1.3 |
Assess the
requirement for chemical use as an option within an
integrated pest management strategy |
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1.4 |
Hazard and
risk analysis of different chemical options is undertaken |
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1.5 |
Requirement for chemical application including coverage by
appropriate insurance is identified and confirmed |
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2. |
Prepare appropriate chemical |
2.1 |
Chemical
label and Material Safety Date Sheets (MSDS) are read and
understood |
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2.2 |
Labels are
checked to ensure chemicals meet user requirements and
specifications |
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2.3 |
Chemicals
are prepared from those registered for the intended purpose,
and to suit the organisation’s chemical use strategy |
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2.4 |
Legislation and regulations concerning chemical use are
identified and followed |
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2.5 |
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and risks and
risk control requirements associated with the use of the
chemical are identified |
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3. |
Prepare to
use chemical according to the product label and MSDS |
3.1 |
Personal
protective equipment is selected and checked for use
according to the product label and MSDS |
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3.2 |
Requirements for pre and post-operative checks on equipment
are followed |
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3.3 |
Damage,
wear or malfunctions of any equipment is identified and
reported or repaired |
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3.4 |
Requirements for the selection, preparation and adjustment
of application equipment and tools for the appropriate
chemical are followed |
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3.5 |
Mixing
rates are defined and calculated |
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3.6 |
Directions, standards and legislative requirements for
mixing chemicals are followed |
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4. |
Apply
chemicals |
4.1 |
Meteorological conditions and forecasts are assessed prior
to and during application |
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4.2 |
Hazards of
particular chemicals are identified |
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4.3 |
Risks to
others and the environment are assessed and controlled |
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4.4 |
Application equipment calibration procedures are followed |
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4.5 |
Procedures
and precautions for the use of the chemicals are interpreted
from labels and accreditation requirements |
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4.6 |
Requirements for chemical handling and application are
determined from directions, standards and legislative
requirements |
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4.7 |
Chemicals
are applied safely and effectively according to directions |
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4.8 |
Chemical
spills or accident procedures are followed |
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4.9 |
First aid
equipment is made available on site |
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5. |
Clean up
following chemical application |
5.1 |
Tools or
equipment required to clean up chemicals are selected |
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5.2 |
Requirements for cleaning equipment and sites are defined
and followed according to directions and standards |
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5.3 |
Requirements for disposing of unused chemicals, empty
containers or spilled material are defined from directions
and standards |
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5.4 |
Procedures
for reporting chemical spills are followed |
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6. |
Record
application details |
6.1 |
Application of chemicals is recorded according to
organisation procedures, label directions and legislation |
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6.2 |
Details of
the specific chemical concerned are recorded correctly in
the chemical inventory according to regulations |
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6.3 |
Inventory
of personal protective equipment and application equipment
is recorded |
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6.4 |
Procedures
and requirements for reporting application details to senior
management or client are followed |
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6.5 |
Records of
injury or poisoning associated with application of chemical
are made and provided to the appropriate person |
RTC 3705A
Transport, handle and store chemicals (Level 3)
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1. |
Transport
and handle chemicals and biological agents |
1.1 |
Transport
methods according to label and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
are identified and confirmed to safely transport the chemical |
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1.2 |
Risks
involved in transport and handling are identified and
recognised |
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1.3 |
Personal
protective equipment (PPE) is used to transport and handle
chemicals where required |
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1.4 |
Requirements
for safe working procedures and legislation are recognised and
followed during transport |
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1.5 |
Procedures
and risk control measures are in place and followed in the
event of a spill or accident |
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1.6 |
Reports of
injury or poisoning associated with transport of chemicals are
made to the manager |
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2. |
Store
chemicals in the work place |
2.1 |
Storage
method selected is appropriate for the chemical concerned |
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2.2 |
OHS hazards
in the storage area are identified and risks controlled |
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2.3 |
Storage
method selected is appropriate to prevent contact with people
or animals, and contamination of produce or the environment |
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2.4 |
Requirements
to maintain storage area in accordance with directions and
standards related to chemicals are defined |
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2.5 |
Safe working
procedures for the storage of chemicals are defined |
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3. |
Record
storage details |
3.1 |
Chemical
store inventory is maintained |
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3.2 |
Storage of
chemicals is recorded in accordance with OHS and enterprise
requirements |
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3.3 |
Records of
injury or poisoning associated with transport and storage of
chemicals are made and provided to the manager |
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Over the
course of the 2-day training programme you will be directed by
your trainer to complete assessments. Assessment methods comprise:
- Written Questionnaires
- Structured Activities
- Self Assessment
All
assessments must be completed to pass this course. No special
resources are required for the assessment process.
Individual
assessments cover the following elements of competency:
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Assessment |
RTC
3704A |
RTC
3705A |
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Ch 1 Pest Management |
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Assessment
1.1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
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Assessment
1.2 |
1.1, 1.2,
1.3 |
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Assessment
1.3 |
1.3 |
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Ch 2 Risk Management |
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Assessment
2.1 |
1.4, 1.5,
2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 |
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Assessment
2.2 |
1.4 |
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Ch 3 Labels & MSDSs |
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Assessment
3.1 |
1.4, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.2, 5.3 |
1.3, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
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Assessment
3.2 |
1.4, 2.1,
2.2, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3 |
1.2 |
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Ch 4 Legislation |
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Assessment
4 |
2.4, 2.5,
4.3, 4.6 |
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Ch 5 Veterinary Chemicals |
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Assessment 5 |
1.1, 1.4,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 |
2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
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Homework
Assessment
6.1
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2.1, 2.4,
2.5, 3.1, 3.4, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 5.3, 6.3, 6.4 |
2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, 2.5 |
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Ch 6 Environmental Safety |
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Assessment
6.2 |
4.1, 4.3,
5.1, 5.3, 6.2 |
1.1, 1.2,
1.4, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Assessment
6.3 |
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1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Assessment
6.4 |
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3.1, 3.2 |
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Ch 7 Application |
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Assessment
7.1 |
3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.7, 5.2, 6.1, 6.4 |
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Assessment
7.2 |
3.4, 4.4 |
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Ch 8 Personal Safety |
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Assessment 8 |
1.4, 2.5,
3.1, 4.2, 4.8, 4.9, 5.2, 5.4, 6.3, 6.5 |
1.5, 3.3 |
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Risk
Assessment Work Sheet |
1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,
3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1,
6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 |
1.1, 1.2,
1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 |
In addition
to meeting the underpinning knowledge and skills and the
performance criteria in a range of different applications,
participants must also be able to demonstrate:
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TASK SKILL |
Performing tasks to the required skill level |
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Task Management Skills |
Managing a number of different tasks within one
or more jobs |
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Contingency Management Skills |
Responding and acting appropriately when things
go wrong |
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Job/Role Environment Skills |
Fulfilling the expectations and
responsibilities of the workplace |
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Transfer Skills |
Being able to transfer skills and knowledge to
new situations |
REACCREDITATION COURSES – to
maintain ChemCert accreditation after 5 years
Under the terms of the Australian Quality Training Framework,
when you have completed ChemCert WA’s Level 3 Course Risk
Management in Pesticide Use (or formerly known as the Basic Farm
Chemical Users Training Course) and been declared competent in
competencies RTC 3704A and RTC 3705A, you retain these
competencies and do not need to be reassessed on them.
However to
maintain ChemCert accreditation, we recommend you take further
training. Three courses are suitable for reaccreditation.
Reaccreditation Course,
Spray Application in Vineyards,
Spray Application and Chemical Risk Management in Grain Production
ChemCert’s three courses above which are suitable for reaccreditation address the ChemCert
WA requirements for
you to receive updated information and assessment in the areas of
The Chemical Label and MSDSs, Legislation and Calibration. This
is in addition to other information and updates applicable in the
5 year period since you took the course.
If you pass the assessments, ChemCert WA will issue you with a
Statement of Reaccreditation and a new ChemCert ID card showing
your details and your latest expiry date in a further 5 years.
USING CHEMICALS SAFELY
This course addresses learning outcomes under the units of
competency RTC 1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules and RTC
2706A Apply Chemicals under supervision. ChemCert WA issues a
Statement of Participation for this course.
Registered
Training Organisations, such as Agricultural Colleges or High
Schools may issue a formal Statement of Attainment. For details
of training and assessment procedures, please contact the relevant
Registered Training Organisation.
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