This course is for those seeking to obtain the necessary training for Work Health and Safety and also the pathway for both a licence to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician and a business if you are applying chemical for commercial gain.

Level 3 Chemical Risk Management (Backpack)

Pest, weed and disease control allows you to control weeds and some outdoor garden insects and disease using hand-held and backpack equipment used to treat lawns and gardens and for landscaping, bushland and mine site rehabilitation. To use mechanical equipment, or supervise those using chemicals you need to also complete level 4.

Level 4 Chemical Risk Management (mechanical-supervisor-boomspray)

Pest, weed and disease control (mechanical equipment): this includes treatment of crops and pasture, forestry and tur management to control weeds and pests using mechanical equipment such as drones, boom sprays, quad-bike mounted sprays or air-blast equipment. It includes pest treatments for ovals, greens, firebreaks and recreational areas in the urban environment. It does not allow you to treat pests in domestic or commercial premises.

Skills and knowledge elements include:

• Common pests, weeds and diseases found in Western Australia
• Common pests, weeds and disease controls used in Western Australia (following Integrated Pest Management strategies)
• Safe disposal of chemical residue and containers
• Correct Personal Protective Equipment for selected control measures
• Understanding a chemical label, schedules and use of chemicals
• Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Groups (mode of action) of chemicals and their formulations
• Instructing personnel
• Evaluation and continuous improvement 
• Procedures to minimise risk 
• Planning and implementing a chemical control program

The level 3 Chemical Risk Management (Backpack) course is held over three consecutive days, covering three units of competency.

Those that enrol in the level 4 Chemical Risk Managment (Boomspray) course attend the first three days (Backpack) and then two consecutive additional days to complete 3 more units to complete level 4 attaining 6 units of competency in all.