AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals
to control pest, weeds and diseases
Release: 1
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases Date this document was generated: 22 February 2023
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds
and diseases
Modification History
Release Comments
Release 1 This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and
Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and
apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application
equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for
their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of
available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some
jurisdictions.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Chemicals (CHM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Performance Criteria
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
essential outcomes. achievement of the element.
1. Determine the need 1.1 Identify the pest, weed or disease, and assess the need for control
for chemical use and
1.2 Assess the requirement for chemical use
prepare an application
plan 1.3 Assess health and safety hazard, risks and controls for different
chemicals
1.4 Confirm requirement for chemical application according to
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Elements Performance Criteria
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
essential outcomes. achievement of the element.
workplace procedures
1.5 Assess off target risk of each application method
1.6 Assess the environmental risk for application method
1.7 Notify stakeholders of intended chemical application according to
workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
1.8 Prepare application plan according to workplace procedures
2. Prepare chemical 2.1 Identify and select chemical required for target according to
mixes application plan
2.2 Calculate the volume, rate or dose according to chemical label
instructions
2.3 Identify and select application equipment and set-up requirements
according to application plan and operator instructions
2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for
application method according to chemical label and health and safety
in the workplace procedures
2.5 Identify, select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
according to workplace procedures
2.6 Select appropriate mixing equipment and suitable location to
prepare and load chemicals according to workplace procedures
2.7 Prepare chemicals according to chemical label instructions
2.8 Return unused chemical to store and clean preparation equipment
and work site of residues and spillage according to chemical label
instructions and workplace procedures
3. Calibrate application 3.1 Select application equipment for chemical according to application
equipment plan, off target risks and workplace procedures
3.2 Conduct pre-operational checks of application equipment
according to operator and maintenance manual
3.3 Calibrate equipment according to operating instructions and
application plan
3.4 Load equipment with chemical according to operating instructions
and workplace safety procedures
4. Apply chemicals 4.1 Monitor and assess weather conditions and forecasts to ensure
effective chemical application according to application plan
4.2 Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use PPE according to
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Elements Performance Criteria
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
essential outcomes. achievement of the element.
chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
4.3 Apply chemical according to label directions and application plan
relating to the control of the pest, weed or disease
4.4 Monitor application equipment for correct performance and ensure
effective chemicals application according to operating instructions
4.5 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and
implement controls
4.6 Clean up spills during application according to chemical label
instructions and workplace procedures
5. Clean up equipment 5.1 Clean and decontaminate application equipment according to
and complete records operator instructions, safety data sheets (SDS) and legislative
requirements
5.2 Dispose of chemicals and used containers according to chemical
label instructions, SDS and legislative requirements
5.3 Clean and store PPE according to workplace procedures
5.4 Record and report safety and environmental incidents according to
workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
5.5 Record details of chemical application according to workplace
procedures and legislative requirements
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are
essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance
criteria.
Skill Description
Reading Read and interpret SDS, chemical labels, operating instruction and
other documentation and consolidates information to determine
chemical application actions and activity
Writing Accurately record and complete organisational records using clear
language and terminology
Numeracy Perform mathematical calculations to determine rates of
application chemical mixtures and calibration of equipment
Navigate the world of Take responsibility for following policies, procedures and
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Skill Description
work regulations
Identify and implement chemical label requirements
Get the work done Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks
required for chemical application activities
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title Code and title Comments Equivalence status
current version previous version
AHCCHM307 AHCCHM303 Minor change of title Equivalent unit
Prepare and apply Prepare and apply for clarity
chemicals to chemicals
Minor changes to
control pest, Performance Criteria
weeds and for clarity
diseases
Updated Performance
Evidence and
Knowledge Evidence
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet -
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