About this course

Chemical cards expire after 5 years and workers need to complete a reaccreditation course to keep chemical application skills and knowledge up-to-date. This one-day course with 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:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 day
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 2
Indicative fees: $290 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, drift management and residues
  • Transport, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals

The fee for this course is $290 GST-free. This includes SMARTtrain® card issue.

This course will increase participants' understanding in relation to the safe transport, storage and use of hazardous chemicals and meet the training requirements of:

  • Legislation framework
  • Hazard and risk identification
  • Emergency Managment
  • Records and review

  • Participants will receive the following resources:
    • a reference manual
    • an assessment guide
    • a NSW State legislation supplement
    • a Calibration and Records supplement.
  • This course is delivered face-to-face.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

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.



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.


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