Apply chemicals under supervision (AHCCHM201)

Study Apply chemicals under supervision at Interlink

Apply chemicals under supervision (AHCCHM201) gives you the knowledge required to handle, transport, and apply chemicals using workplace specified chemicals and application equipment.

It gives you the skills to get the chemicals ready to use and teaches you to apply them safely under supervision.

Learn about the equipment used for both mixing, application and safety. You will also learn the vital importance of complying with chemical label instructions and methods of application.

What do I get for completing Apply chemicals under supervision?

Completing Interlink’s course meets the national requirements for the accredited Unit of Competency (AHCCHM201).

Apply chemicals under supervision (AHCCHM201) is a competency within the Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control.

You will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment when you successfully complete this course.

What will I learn during Apply chemicals under supervision?

Interlink’s course teaches you to prepare and apply chemicals safely while following a chemical application plan, supervisor and label instructions.

Learn the importance of checking your application equipment, carrying out pre-operational checks and reporting any faults to your supervisor. Identify any health and safety hazards and take steps to minimise risks including selecting and using the right personal protective equipment (PPE).

During the course of your studies you will handle and transport chemicals, interpret chemical labels, select appropriate mixing equipment and mix the chemicals for their intended use. Follow regulatory requirements to dispose of or store excess chemicals, clean PPE and application equipment and follow re-entry guidelines for treated areas according to workplace procedures.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Interlink’s Apply chemicals under supervision (AHCCHM201) course contains a combination of written and practical assessments.

Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements including:

• Safe chemical handling and transportation techniques
• Measuring, mixing and applying chemicals
• Chemical labels and Safety Data Sheet formats
• Types of chemicals used in the workplace, their mode of action, safety concerns and application methods
• How to select and use application equipment based on function, features and work requirements
• Risk factors to human and animal health as well as environmental impacts related to chemical use
• Impact of weather factors on the safe and effective use of chemicals
• Paths of entry of poisons into the body and the use of PPE to limit risks
• Chemical disposal and maintenance procedures related to equipment and PPE
• Workplace chemical application plans.

Practical assessments assess your ability to demonstrate key performance criteria such as:

• Identifying hazards and implementing risk control procedures, including PPE, to ensure a safe workplace
• Noting and recording weather conditions that impact chemical application
• Mixing and loading chemicals in accordance with label requirements
• Applying chemicals safely in compliance with labels, legislation and codes of practice
• Safely disposing of surplus chemicals and empty containers
• Recording information such as the amount of chemical applied
• Following emergency procedures during an accident or spill.

Assessment are conducted within realistic, workplace settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

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Disclaimer
Attendance at this course does not automatically guarantee attainment of competency, nor does satisfactory completion of assessment and attainment of competency guarantee employment.