Delivery and Assessment Strategy Outline

Smith & Georg Chemical Accreditation Course Learning and Assessment Strategies

Training Package Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation & Land Management Training Package

Units of Code Title Nominal competency hours AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals 50 AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals 70 Client(s) Primary producers, land managers and others who use agricultural and veterinary (farm) chemicals in their work. Participants The course is delivered to individuals who handle and use farm chemicals, including owner/operators and employees. Successful completion of the course will allow participants to purchase and use the more dangerous Schedule 7 chemicals. By itself, this course is not sufficient training for licensing of spray operators (Pest Management Technicians) under the Controlled Substances Act; although it can be a valuable start for people wanting such a licence. Delivery and assessment strategies will be selected to best suit the learning needs of the participants. Refer to Smith & Georg Policy and Procedures on Identifying Learning Needs and Designing Training and Assessment. Delivery Duration arrangements A one-day workshop (8.5 hours) is normally provided for people who have not previously completed training and assessment to the units of competence. In some situations this workshop will be offered over two days. This is called the Chemical Accreditation program. A half-day workshop (4.5 hours) is normally provided for people who have previously completed training and assessment to the units of competence. In some situations this workshop will be offered over a full day. This is called the Chemical Re-accreditation program. Participants in both these programs are expected to read some course material in their own time prior to attending the workshop; and to complete some extra assessments in their own time after the workshop. Organisation Courses will be programmed when there is sufficient demand. Courses will be advertised through appropriate media to personnel in agricultural industries, particularly to businesses that purchase and use Schedule 7 chemicals. Registrations will be invited, and participants will be notified of their acceptance into the course, approximately one week before the course workshop. Learning support materials Course participants are normally provided with a comprehensive learning guide in a ring-binder, plus a selection of other printed reference material. There are also free downloads (forms, and other reference material), and numerous useful websites, on our website.

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Workshop The course is normally delivered in a classroom-based workshop, comprising interactive presentations and group work. Where appropriate, workshops are presented in suitable workplaces, as long as a suitable training room is available. When the course is presented in a workplace, we often use workplace equipment and facilities in the teaching. Assessments are completed by participants, both in the workshop and back in their own workplace.

Home Study The course can be studied in the participant’s home or workplace. This option is appealing to people that have to travel long distances to attend training. All training materials are posted to the participant, as well as the assessments. Support for participants is available during business hours via phone, fax and email. Assessments are completed by the participant in their home and/or workplace and posted back to Smith & Georg.

Online The course can be studied online. Online presentations are mostly in the form of Powerpoint presentations with voice-over. Participants can log onto the site as often as they wish, to complete the course in their own time, and in their own home or workplace. Assessments are all completed online; some assessments are auto-marked online, and some must be returned to us for marking.

RPL, Recognition of Prior Learning Participants are invited on the Registration form to apply for RPL. For suitable participants (potential participants are counselled prior to enrolment in RPL, to make sure they are suitable for the RPL process, this involves a phone conversation with an assessor to gather evidence. If the participant is deemed to be competent, the assessor will ask for evidence to support the participant’s competence.

Consultation/ Consultation Input to Smith & Georg consults with relevant industry contacts, employers and regulating bodies on a Industry regular basis through phone conversations, meetings, and newsletters. Information gained from these consultations is used to review delivery and assessment of the course. Input Smith & Georg is active in making recommendations/commenting on industry initiatives

Participant Every participant is asked to provide feedback by completing a Course Evaluation Form. A Feedback summary of feedback is reviewed at Staff meetings and opportunities for improvement are identified from evaluating the feedback.

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Oral questioning Label reading and interpretation Calibration Label reading and interpretation Self-assessment checklist Worksheets / Written assignment General knowledge Records Legislation Calibration Interview (for RPL only) Workplace documents Self-assessment checklist Opportunity to submit calibration and application records Oral presentation - Journal -

Scenario – problem solving Calibration Risk assessments Role play - Video - Action research task -

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Performance Criteria Label Calib- General Legis- Self-ass. Risk Records reading ration knowl. lation checklist assess AHCCHM304A Transport, Handle and Store Chemicals 1.1 Transport requirements are identified and followed from legislative and regulatory   requirements, including OHS 1.2 Risks involved in transport and handling are   assessed and minimised 1.3 Containers are confirmed as being in a sound  condition to transport 1.4 PPE is used as required according to   manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements 1.5 instructions from chemical MSDS are followed in  the event of a spill 1.6 Transport incidents are reported as required according to legislative and/or regulatory   requirements 1.7 appropriate first aid kit and spill kit are confirmed As being on hand for all stages of transport, handling  and storage 2.1 Appropriate storage methods are used according to chemical labels, MSDS and/or legislative and    regulatory requirements selected is appropriate for the chemical concerned 2.2 Risks involved in storage are assessed and  minimised 2.3 Storage area is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including  OHS and environmental protection 2.4 Products are retained in original containers with  labels intact 2.5 Storage methods prevent contact with people or animals, and contamination of produce or the   environment 2.6 Correct disposal procedures are applied for used   chemical drums and storage containers 2.7 Unwanted and/or out of date chemicals are disposed of according to legislative and/or regulatory   requirements and industry programs 3.1 Chemical store inventory and records are  maintained 3.2 Storage incidents are reported as required according to legislative and/or regulatory   requirements

Performance Criteria Label Calib- General Legis- Self-ass. Risk Records reading ration knowl. lation checklist assess

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

1.1 Nature and level of the pest, weed infestation or   disease is identified 1.2 Need for control is assessed    1.3 Assess the requirement for chemical use as an   option within an integrated pest management strategy 1.4 Hazard and risk analysis of different chemical    options is undertaken 1.5 Requirement for chemical application including coverage by appropriate insurance is identified and confirmed 2.1 Mixing rates for chemical is defined and   calculated 2.2 Application equipment type and setup   requirements are determined for each application 2.3 The quantity of mix is determined    2.4 Meteorological conditions are forecasts prior to   and during application are accessed 2.5 An application/spray plan is completed   2.6 Notify neighbours as required in accordance with industry practice or regulatory requirements 3.1 Requirements from chemical labels and MSDS  are interpreted and applied 3.2 Appropriate first aid supplies are at hand   3.3 Appropriate personal protection and mixing   equipment is selected and used 3.4 A suitable location for mixing and loading is   selected 3.5 Chemicals are prepared in accordance with   registered use 3.6 MSDS’s are followed in the event of a spill  4.1.Pre-operational checks of application equipment   are carried out. 4.2 Equipment is calibrated appropriately   4.3 Calibration is checked for conformity to the  application/spray plan 4.4 Chemical is loaded wearing appropriate PPE, and controlling risks to human health and the    environment

Performance Criteria Label Calib- General Legis- Self-ass. Risk Records reading ration knowl. lation checklist assess 5.1 Appropriate PPE is selected and used   5.2 Chemical is applied correctly    5.3 Risks to others, product integrity and the    environment are assessed and minimised 6.1 Excess chemical is disposed of correctly   6.2 Application equipment is cleaned and  decontaminated 6.3 Requirements for the disposal of unused chemical, containers and spilled chemicals are    determined and implemented 6.4 PPE and mixing equipment is cleaned and stored  6.5 Incidents are reported as required   6.6 All appropriate records (eg calibration, application, Dangerous Goods/Hazardous  Substances, and risk assessments) are completed

S&G – AQTF– Learning & Assessment Strategies – Learning & Assessment Strategies Chemical Accreditation 11 Oct 11 Page 6 of 7 Assessment The processes used to validate assessment in this program are: validation  Review and validation of all revised and new training session plans and assessment process instruments by trainers  Feedback from course participants  Review by Industry Advisory Group

Staff Name Qualifications/Experience Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198) Dave Georg ChemCert Accredited ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198) David Smith ChemCert Accredited ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor Cert V in Training & Assessing TAA40104, Rob Kakoschke ChemCert Accreditated ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ 40198) Peter Cousins ChemCert Accredited ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor Cert 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training Michael Nguyen ChemCert Accreditated ChemCert registered Trainer/Assessor

Infrastructure  All training and assessment staff have read and are familiar with the Agriculture, Horticulture requirements and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and the unit(s) of competency  Training and assessment staff have access to trainer, assessor and participant support materials  All assessors have access to print and electronic assessment instruments  The RTO has access to resources to meet the requirements of participants with special needs (eg plain English and bilingual training guide) Pathways Individuals who complete this introductory training may go on to study more advanced units; for example:  RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals  AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program  AHCPMG402A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area

Manager’s endorsement (signed) Date

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