Course Title: Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5305 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Course Title: Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 80
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Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the development and management of a chemical use strategy and defines the standard required to: implement procedures to assess the risk of chemical transport, storage, handling, application and disposal; develop an induction program that covers the enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system and roles and responsibilities of all workers within that system; base application techniques on spray drift management principles, accurate placement of chemical and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); make application to authorities in the case of off label use; meet all withholding periods and requirements to limit access to sprayed areas; meet chemical storage systems industry and legislative requirements; document chemical emergency procedures and all requirements for chemical signage and review chemical procedures based on enterprise records.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no prerequisites
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
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1. Identify and evaluate need for chemical use 2. Develop a chemical use risk management strategy 3. Develop and implement procedures for chemical management and use 4. Identify training and supervision needs and solutions for chemical use in the workplace 5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of a chemical use strategy |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, reports and project based assessments.