Is chemical accreditation training suitable?
Anyone who uses agricultural and veterinary chemicals in a workplace (large and small landholders, farmers, producers, grounds and maintenance staff, contract sprayers, Landcare and NRM staff, greenkeepers, rural pest management staff, vegetable growers, poultry farmers, orchardists...) can learn how to meet their obligations in the safe transport, handling, storage and application of chemicals. Some prior experience in the above environments is helpful.
What is the course about?
The emphasis is on the safe use of chemicals in meeting your legal obligations and requirements and assisting you to work safely and economically with chemicals. Calibration of spray applicators is a critical part of the training.
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
What will I learn?
- Legislation and licensing
- Labels & safety data sheets
- Globally harmonised system: Australian Dangerous Goods
- Integrated pest management
- Pesticides and toxins hazards and toxicity: LD50/LC50
- Chemical transport, storage, disposal, record keeping, spills & risks
- Handling, mixing, applying chemicals & use of personal protective equipment
- Spray drift and weather conditions: Delta T, and
- Equipment & calibration
Which delivery is the best option for me?
Courses are available either by correspondence or through a workshop. For all enquires please visit the AgForce Training website ag.training
Discounts are available for AgForce members
Re-Accreditation
Have you already been accredited for chemical safety? Just need to update your expiring card?
Please contact AgForce Training ag.training