About this course

Build your skills in safe chemical application

Gain the skills and confidence to handle chemicals safely and responsibly. If you work with pesticides, herbicides, or other hazardous substances, proper preparation and application are essential for protecting people, property, and the environment. In this practical two-day course with Tocal College, you will learn how to safely store, transport, prepare, and apply hazardous chemicals to effectively control pests, weeds, and diseases.

You’ll learn how to:

  • understand the legal requirements for the safe use of chemicals
  • read and interpret chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • safely transport, handle and store chemicals
  • prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases.

Whether you work on a farm or in another role involving chemical application, this course will help you build the knowledge and confidence to use chemicals safely, responsibly and in line with relevant requirements.

Is this course right for me?

Before registering, consider whether this course suits your work and experience. It is designed for people whose roles involve transporting, storing, handling or applying chemicals. You should be comfortable reading and interpreting chemical labels, following safety instructions and applying safe work practices. If you want to build your chemical application skills and work safely with agricultural chemicals, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Course duration: Approximately 20-30 hours of self-paced study
Start date: Enrol anytime
Number of units: 2
Indicative fees: $365 GST-free, nil to eligible applicants
Accredited Course: Yes

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

After the NSW Government subsidy, the course cost is $365 GST-free. This Includes SMARTtrain® chemical card issue.

  • This course is delivered online with trainer support

Participants must:

  • Strictly comply with chemical safety protocols, Work Health and Safety (WHS) directives, and environmental protection guidelines during all practical exercises.
  • Online – This course is completed online and requires access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Participants should be comfortable using online learning platforms and uploading video or image evidence where required as part of the assessment process.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Capability Requirements

To complete this course successfully, participants will need:

  • Reading: Interpreting complex chemical product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), spray calibration charts, weather condition meters, and relevant state chemical control legislation.
  • Writing: Completing chemical application logs, spray record sheets, chemical inventory registers, risk assessments, and emergency spill procedure documentation.
  • Numeracy: Calculating chemical dilution rates, tank mix ratios, water application volumes per hectare, boom spray application speeds, and calibration calculations.
  • Oral Communication & Hearing: Communicating effectively regarding chemical safety hazards, conducting pre-application site risk briefings, and following instructor safety directions.
  • Digital Literacy: Basic computer or smartphone skills.

This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:

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 assessment purposes you will need:

  • Access to chemical application equipment that can be used to demonstrate chemical calibration.
  • To upload a video and photographic evidence of some practical tasks.

  • For information on students rights and responsibilities see our Policies.
  • State or territory licensing applies in some jurisdictions
  • Your SMARTtrain® accreditation is valid for five (5) years.



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