
Vertebrate pesticide induction
An unaccredited online course covering pesticide acquisition and use for controlling pests such as foxes, wild dogs and rabbits. Administered by Local Land Services.
You work with chemicals, some of which are hazardous. You often work alone, and it’s on your head if something goes wrong. This two-day course with Tocal College will get you sorted on knowing how to store, transport and use hazardous chemicals.
Location: | Statewide |
Course duration: | 2 days |
Start date: | Multiple intakes |
Number of units: | 2 |
Indicative fees: | $515 GST-free |
After the NSW Government subsidy, the course cost is $515 GST-free. This Includes SMARTtrain® card issue.
This course will increase participants' understanding of the safe transport, storage and use of hazardous chemicals, and meet the training requirements of:
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This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
Note: In some states and territories, it is a legislative requirement for people using chemicals unsupervised to be accredited. Check with your state/territory authority for advice.
28 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025
Grafton
Contact Name: Rachel Catterall
Phone: Call 02 6763 1276
Email enquiries: rachel.catterall@dpi.nsw.gov.au
4 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2025
Wollongbar
Contact Name: Rachel Catterall
Phone: Call 02 6763 1276
Email enquiries: rachel.catterall@dpi.nsw.gov.au
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025
Moree
Contact Name: Rachel Catterall
Phone: Call 02 6763 1276
Email enquiries: rachel.catterall@dpi.nsw.gov.au
19 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025
Paterson campus
Tocal College 815 Tocal Road ,Paterson NSW 2421
Contact Name: Suzi Eldridge
Phone: Call 0498 064 916
Email enquiries: suzi.eldridge@dpi.nsw.gov.au
2 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2025
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Andrea Basham
Phone: Call 02 6951 2789
Email enquiries: andrea.baker-basham@dpi.nsw.gov.au
28 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Stephanie Harvie
Phone: Call 02 6951 2566
Email enquiries: steph.harvie@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Vertebrate pesticide induction
An unaccredited online course covering pesticide acquisition and use for controlling pests such as foxes, wild dogs and rabbits. Administered by Local Land Services.
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