Type: Online
Units: 0
Vertebrate pesticide induction
An online course covering pesticide acquisition and use for controlling pests such as foxes, wild dogs and rabbits.
About this course
Get re-accredited. Keep your skills up-to-date. You’re a self-motivated chemical application worker, and you want to keep working in the field. This self-paced three-month course through Tocal College will keep you where you belong: working.
The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
- chemical use legislation changes
- safely handling, storing and transporting chemicals
- reading and interpreting labels and SDS directions for safe transport, handling and storage.
At a glance:
| Course duration: | Self-paced 3 months |
| Start date: | Enrol anytime |
| Number of units: | 2 |
| Indicative fees: | $250 GST-free |
Details
- Integrated pest and resistance management
- Legislation in the workplace including recordkeeping requirements
- Using chemicals according to the label and SDS
- WHS and the workplace
- Application equipment and calibration
- Chemical application including spray plans and drift management and residues
- Transport, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals
- $250 GST-free.
- Includes SMARTtrain® card issue
- This course is delivered online.
A current or recently expired AQF3 accreditation certificate or card must be provided on request to qualify for re-accreditation.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals.
It is a legislative requirement for people using chemicals unsupervised to be accredited. Check with your relevant state or territory authority for advice.
Additional Information
- For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
- State or territory licensing applies in some jurisdictions
- Your SMARTtrain® accreditation is valid for five (5) years
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