Course Title: Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4391 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

Course Title: Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Bruce Partland

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8323

Course Contact Email: bruce.partland@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals across a range of industry sectors.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes,

This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and may provide direction to others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Work is carried out to industry standards.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

AHCCHM401 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

Elements:

1. Identify hazards and risks

2. Assess risks and develop control procedures

3. Monitor and assess adherence to chemical risk procedures

4. Evaluate risk control measures and maintain records

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may consist of in class activities, presentations, written reports and observation in the workplace.