• You want to be safe, secure and skilled when working with chemicals in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management related Industries.
• You want to maintain your AusChem Accreditation. You must have completed AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals and AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must

• Enjoy practical / manual work and outdoors.
• Have good stamina and fitness levels.
• Show good attention to detail.
• Have sound reading, writing and maths skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Able to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks.

Chemicals are one of the most used tools in agriculture. This half day course is an essential update for primary producers, and anyone involved in all aspects of chemical use. It is designed to maintain your AusChem Accreditation. It covers new information in environmental safety, personal and occupational health and safety, legislation, spraying and calibration techniques, residues and resistance to chemicals.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Environmental safety.
  • Personal and Work Health and Safety.
  • Spraying and calibration techniques.
  • Residues and resistance to chemicals.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.