Primary Industries Curriculum Framework AHC10v4
Program: Task 4
Units of Competency:
HSC Indicative
Hours
Code
Title
Core/Elective
AHCCHM201A
Apply chemicals under supervision
20
AHCPMG201A
Treat weeds
10
AHCWRK201A
Observe and report on weather
15
Prerequisite Units
Rationale: This program provides the opportunity for Clients to develop knowledge and skills required to work effectively in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Clients will develop the specific knowledge and understanding to enable the skills to be developed and applied in the workplace. Environmentally sustainable work practices
and procedures will need to be addressed throughout the HSC Primary Industries course.
This program is designed to be delivered in an integrated approach with other units of competency as a part of the HSC Primary Industries course. It is not intended to be
delivered as a program on its own.
Trainers should look at the other units of competency that they are delivering Cluster { } to identify how and when elements of this program can be integrated with the
development of other skills and knowledge.
Employability Skills (please indicate)
Self Management
Planning and Organising
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Initiative & Enterprise
Team Work
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Learning
Problem Solving
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Primary Industries Curriculum Framework AHC10v4
HSC requirements and advice – key terms and concepts:
Apply chemicals under supervision
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types
equipment
OHS
chemical compliance
working with chemicals
integrated pest/resistance management
Treat weeds
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weather and climate
monitoring conditions
managing conditions
reporting and recording
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AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
1.
Check application and personal protective equipment
Element
Performance
criteria
1.1.
Carry out preoperational 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.
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the
unit of competency as a whole.
Chemicals may include:
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the application of liquid
chemical mixes
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granular products
and/or biological agents used in the
control of pest, weeds and diseases
including animal health products.
types
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types of chemical formulations used in primary
industries:
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dry
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liquid
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a range of types of chemicals commonly used in a
primary industries workplace/ enterprise and their
mode of action
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Students observe all
available PPE for chemical
application
Class discussion – need for
appropriate PPE
Demonstration - correct
wearing and fit of a range of
PPE.
integrated pest/resistance management
•
an understanding of integrated pest/resistance
management
•
outline strategies for integrated pest/resistance
management
•
alternatives to chemicals for pest/resistance
management
Chemical work booklet
equipment
• a range of chemical application equipment:
– name and general features
– purpose and limitations
– considerations for selection:
o task/job requirements
o environmental factors
– working knowledge:
o pre-operational safety checks
o prepare for use
o safe work practices for operation
o measures to minimise environmental impact
o correct chemical output
– fault identification:
o signs of poor performance and inefficiency
o common faults:
• malfunctions
• worn, broken or missing components
o solutions to a range of common faults
– maintenance:
o operation and performance monitoring
o cleaning and decontamination
o scheduled servicing
– operational records
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storage
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AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
2.
Prepare application equipment
Element
Performance
Range Statement
criteria
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
2.1.
Apply label
information
regarding
precautions for the
chemical
mix/substance being
used.
OHS
• risk management in relation to the use of
chemicals
2.2.
Select and use
appropriate
personal protective
and mixing
equipment in
accordance with
MSDSs and
chemical labels.
2.3.
Measure, mix and
load chemical mix or
substances in
accordance with
directions on
chemical label.
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storage
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personal protective equipment (PPE) used when
handling chemicals:
selection:
correct for task
maintenance of PPE
importance of correct fitting
use
application
cleaning and maintenance
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Correct procedure for
reading the label.
Risk assessment
Class discussion - methods
of limiting exposure.
Role plays -respond to
potential emergencies and
apply first aid in the event of
pesticide poisoning
personal protective equipment (PPE) used when
handling chemicals:
selection:
correct for task
maintenance of PPE
importance of correct fitting
use
application
cleaning and maintenance
storage
How to read labels correctly
Students provided with a
range of chemical labels
and a worksheet requiring
them to identify and
interpret information
contained on the label.
minimising risk of poisoning to workers using
chemicals:
path of entry:
inhalation
absorption
ingestion
injection
limiting exposure
first aid
an awareness of the potential hazardous effects
associated with the use of chemicals:
for humans
for animals
Calculate correct
application rate
Students introduced to
legislation Dangerous
Goods Act
Small group discussion.
Share responses with class.
Chemical work booklet
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Performance
Range Statement
criteria
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
2.4.
Follow legislative
and regulatory
requirements
regarding chemical
use including OHS.
chemical compliance
•
the handling and use of chemicals in a primary
industries environment:
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the purpose and intent of related legislative
requirements
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in accordance with workplace/enterprise policy and
procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
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with consideration of safe work practices and the
environment
licensing requirements for chemical use
working with chemicals
•
use and interpret chemical labels and Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):
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the information provided
the meaning of symbols
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
2.
Prepare application equipment
Element
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Read Safety Data Sheets
Chemical work booklet
methods and techniques for measuring and
calculating chemical use:
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importance of accuracy
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units of measurement
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measuring equipment used when handling
chemicals
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the calculations performed:
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addition
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subtraction
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division
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multiplication
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percentages
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ratios
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volume
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an understanding of:
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calibration
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decimal points
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estimations
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‘rounding off’
mixing chemicals
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AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
3.
Apply chemicals
Element
Performance
Range Statement
criteria
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.
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
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procedures for loading chemicals into application
equipment
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Read and interpret chemical
label correctly
Select appropriate PPE
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safe and effective chemical application in a
primary industries workplace:
– assessing and recording meteorological
conditions and forecasts
– following an application/spray plan
re-entry and withholding periods
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workplace/enterprise procedures in the
event of a chemical spill
Students complete a risk
assessment Scenario and
Hierarchy of Control
Develop a flowchart to
demonstrate the correct
procedures for managing a
chemical spill.
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AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
4.
Finalise work
Element
Performance
Range Statement
criteria
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
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
clean up procedures related to working with chemicals:
requirements for disposal:
excess chemical
waste
containers
triple rinse
purpose and importance of recording and reporting
chemical use:
–
inventory
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pre-treatment notification
–
application details
• storage of chemicals
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Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Post chemical application
requirements discussed
Demonstration and practical of
cleaning and storage of
equipment post use to industry
standard
Completion of application
records
Completion of application
records
Safe storage of chemicals
demonstrated and
practiced
Discussion and demonstration
of Maximum Residue Level
,WHP,EST and re-entry
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AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
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.
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
•
SDS and DG inventory and
storage manifest
transport requirements when handling
chemicals
Discussion of Chemical
Transport Legsilation
5.
Transport and handle
chemical
Element
Performance
Range Statement
criteria
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Treat Weeds
1.
Prepare to treat weeds
Performance
Element
criteria
1.1
Weeds which
impact on
commercial crops,
gardens and turf,
and natural areas
are recognised by
common name.
1.2
Details of the weed
occurrence are
recorded and
reported to the
supervisor
1.3
Treatment methods
are selected in
consultation with the
supervisor.
1.4
Equipment is
selected and
prepared for use
according to
enterprise
guidelines and
manufacturers
specifications
1.5
Occupational Health
and Safety (OHS)
hazards are
identified and safety
concerns reported
to the supervisor
Range Statement
The range statement relates to
the unit of competency as a whole
Weeds may include:
all plants that are classified as
weeds
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Class notes
identification of noxious
weeds
Class is lead through
pasture and weeds are
identified
Class completes a
weed incident report
Implement an
Integrated Pest
Management Strategy
Select and calibrate
Weed spraying
equipment
Safety audit is
conducted ,correct PPE
is identified
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Treat Weeds
3.
Carry out post
treatment operation
2.
Treat weeds
Performance
Element
criteria
2.1.
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is
used and
maintained
according to
procedures.
2.2.
Treatments are
prepared according
to supervisor's
instructions and
manufacturer's
guidelines.
2.3.
Treatments are
applied in such a
way that non-target
damage is
minimised.
2.4. Treatments are
applied according to
OHS and
environmental
regulatory
requirements.
3.1.
Equipment is shut
down and cleaned
with full
consideration of
environmental
impacts and OHS
requirements.
3.2.
Treatment waste is
disposed of causing
minimal
environmental
damage.
Range Statement
Learning
experiences/
Assessment
activities
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
Safety audit is
conducted ,correct PPE
is identified and
selected
Chemical labels are
deciphered .
Read labels correctly
Mix chemicals correctly
Selection of appropriate
methods of control
Treatment is applied
after teacher
demonstration of
correct procedure
All equipment is cleaned
according to industry
standards and all
chemicals and equipment
are stored correctly
Correct post operation
procedures are carried
out
Environmental
regulations are
researched and
observed
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Observe and report on weather
Element
Performance
criteria
1.
Check weather and climate information
1.1.
Weather and
climate information
is checked to
determine likely
conditions.
1.2.
Changed weather
and climate
situations are
recognised.
1.3.
Likely impact of
changes in weather
and climate are
anticipated in
respect to work
tasks, safety of
others, property,
natural resources
and local
environment.
1.4.
Report is made to
supervisor of
anticipated impact
of weather and
climate
Content: HSC Requirements and
Advice
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit
of competency as a whole.
Weather information may include:
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reports
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warnings
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data collected from property
weather stations
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internet research
grazier alerts.
monitoring conditions
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access and use of a range of sources of
weather and climate information:
– Bureau of Meteorology
– media
– technology:
 internet
 interpretive tools
 weather station
– word of mouth
range of different types of weather and
climate information relevant to primary
industries:
– data
– grazier alerts
– reports
– updates
– warnings
forecasting techniques for monitoring
weather conditions:
– interpreting weather maps
– taking local measurements:
 temperature
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 precipitation
 air pressure
interpreting weather and climate
information
importance of maintaining current
information
Learning experiences/
Assessment activities
Students use The Land
newspaper to observe weather
forecasts
Class notes – distinguish
between weather and climate
- long term
forecasts
Assessment task
Class notes –high pressure
systems low pressure systems
.
Class exercise – reading
weather maps
Predict weather maps in set
locations
Grazing alert scenario is
reviewed
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3.
Monitor weather and
climate
2.
Carry out preventative action
2.1.
Information and
advice is promptly
disseminated to
relevant personnel
2.2.
Preventative action
is determined
according to the
known effects on
livestock, crops and
work tasks.
2.3.
Actions to minimise
loss and damage
are implemented.
2.4.
Livestock,
horticultural or crop
management
program or
schedule of work
tasks are adjusted
and revised
according to
weather and climatic
changes.
3.1.
Regular updates are
accessed to
determine ongoing
suitability of current
programs.
3.2.
Viability of livestock,
horticultural or crop
management
practices are
reviewed to ensure
suitability within
meteorological
conditions.
managing conditions
•
an awareness of potential implications of
weather and climate changes for a
primary industries workplace on the
following:
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crops
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commercial decisions and activities
–
environment
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livestock/grazing
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natural resources
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property
–
safety
–
work tasks
•
primary industries workplace/enterprise
planning (long-term and contingency) for
climate and weather conditions:
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workplace/enterprise operations
–
work practices
–
schedule of work tasks
preventative action to minimise loss, damage or
harm as a result of changes in weather and
climate conditions, including revision and
adjustment of work program and work tasks
reporting and recording
•
lines of communication to appropriate
personnel within a primary industries
workplace
•
industry and workplace/enterprise
requirements for documentation in
relation to recording and reporting
weather and climate conditions and
changes
•
purpose and importance of disseminating
information to supervisors, colleagues
and others
Practice moving stock to
sheltered area (shed, high
ground)
Affect of frost on plants
Covers put on frost affected
plants
Work plan
Calendar of yearly planting
Demonstration correct
procedure –Read- rain gauge
-Thermometer
-Ahemometer
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Monitor weather
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3.3.
Research on
forecasting
techniques is
undertaken to
maintain currency of
information.
3.4.
Relevant
information is
documented and
recorded according
to enterprise
requirements.
Discussion regional crop and
livestock areas ,class notes
Exercise- collect rainfall data,
min and max temperatures for
one month .
Graph results
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