Duration
2 days (one week apart)
Schedule
This course is currently free to Eligible students under a Government Funding Initiative. Please follow this link:
for more information. Please refer to the dates tab on our website or 'Register your Interest' to be notified of more upcoming dates
NOTE: You must complete a compulsory pre-training review and language, literacy and numeracy quiz (PTR/LLN) before attending class.
Prerequisites
Enrolment Requirements:
- You must be 18years of age with some experience in applying chemicals and access to a suitable practice enviroment as dertemined by the Teacher
- You must complete a compulsory pre-training review and language, literacy and numeracy quiz (PTR/LLN) before attending class.
Prior to your enrolment a PTR/LLN review will be conducted with you to confirm that the course you are seeking to enrol into meets your individual needs. The link will be emailed to you upon your booking. Failure to complete the pre-training review before class will incur a $20 administration fee for a booking cancellation or transfer.
- You must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in an accredited course. You can apply or get more information at www.usi.gov.au.
- Photo identification (including your date of birth) must be provided at the training
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AgVet Chemical Users Short Course.pdfWhat You Learn
Understanding farm chemicals.
Pests and pest control.
Hazard and risk assessment.
What You Get
AgVet Chemical Users certification and registration with AusChem Training.
Successful completion of this training will assist you in gaining licensing from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), including the Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).
You’ll also receive credit and certification for the following accredited units from AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture:
AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
Materials to Bring
Photo identification (including your date of birth)
Pen, notepaper and calculator
Dress Code
Casual
PPE appropriate work shoes
Description
THE FORMULA FOR SAFE CHEMICAL HANDLING
Broaden your knowledge to increase safety in the workplace
Endorsed by AusChem, this course gives you the training that assures business owners and employers that you can work safely and responsibly and is designed to give you the knowledge to accurately interpret information written on chemical labels and the skills to manage all issues associated with the purchase, storage, handling, use and disposal of chemicals.
Content
- Pests and pest control
- Understanding farm chemicals
- Selecting chemicals
- Reading the label
- Transporting and storing chemicals
- Decanting and mixing chemicals
- Applying chemicals
- Cleaning up and disposing of chemicals
- Emergency procedures for first aid
- Planning chemical use
- Hazard and risk assessment
Pre-training Review
You must complete a compulsary pre-training review before attending class.
Prior to your enrolment a pre-training review will be conducted with you to confirm that the course you are seeking to enrol into meets your individual needs. The link will be emailed to you upon your booking. Failure to complete will incur a $20 administration fee for a booking cancellation or transfer.
Accreditation
Successful completion of this training will assist you in gaining licensing from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), including the Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP).
You’ll also receive credit and certification for the following accredited units from AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture:
- AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
Student Support
At South West TAFE we’re here to help you complete your studies happily and successfully.
From the moment you start thinking about course options until you finish, you’ll have access to a range of student support options, covering enrolment, education, social and personal issues, including:
- Education Pathway Officers who can help you with information sessions, fee payment options, TAFE and university pathways, career pathways and campus tours
- A DHHS registered Disability Support Team
- Koorie Liaison Officer
- Student Wellbeing Officer supporting your personal and social needs
- Library and Research Centre
- Bookshop supplying a range of textbooks and stationery
- Student Learning Support including literacy and numeracy