AHCCHM303 - Prepare and apply chemicals

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.This unit covers the use of general application equipment used across a variety of industries including; boom sprays, orchard air-blast sprayers, handheld spray equipment, wipers, dry chemical applicators, dips, pour-on, spot-on, vaccination and drenching equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work hand safety and pesticide legislation and codes.All work must be carried out to comply with chemical label instructions, Safety Data Sheets (SDS?s), the organisation?s application plan and relevant legislation.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant State or Territory before undertaking this unit.This unit may be deemed to have a time limit when used as part of an accreditation or licence process.