Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Workplace environment may include:
movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic
Work is carried out:
in accordance with required OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies, including the use of personal protective equipment and manufacturers instructions and labels for the use of fumigants and pest control chemicals
Pest control activities may include:
spraying
baiting
use of controlled and generally available substances
fumigation
inert atmosphere operations
Fumigation inert gas may be:
for the purposes of treating identified pests or for meeting grain quality standards. Application of fumigant inert gas includes the calculation of volumes and weight of stored grain
Pest control agents must be used:
in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state or territory legislation
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals and pesticides
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials
noise, light, energy sources
electrical equipment
humidity, air temperature, radiant heat
debris on floor
faulty equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
respirators and fume/dust masks
high visibility clothing
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
licensing requirements
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications/recording equipment
authorities and permits
emergency procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email/internet
electronic data interchange (EDI)
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
existing and potential customers/clients
manufacturers of pesticides
suppliers and contractors
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
maintenance, professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
workplace procedures
organisational procedures
established or standard procedures
Information/documents may include:
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
manufacturers specifications, labels and instructions for fumigants, chemicals and equipment
material safety data sheets
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant regulations including the ADG Code
award, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
OH&S procedures
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to grain storage
legislation regarding the use of fumigants/poisons
ADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goods
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace