Entry requirements
Participants must hold AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals prior to enrolling in this unit. Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants conducts a pre-enrolment suitability review to ensure this course is appropriate for each learner prior to commencement.
Overview
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases covers the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases using general application equipment. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, using discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
Delivered via blended learning, face-to-face and online distance components, by Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802), this unit can be completed as a standalone course or as part of a broader qualification such as the AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture.
Licensing and regulatory information: State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
Who This Course Is For
- Farm hands responsible for chemical application in crop and pasture management
- Forestry workers managing pest and weed control operations
- Agricultural supervisors overseeing chemical use on farms and properties
- Pest management operators seeking formal recognition of their application skills
- Horticulturists and land management workers involved in weed and disease control
What You’ll Learn
- Determine and confirm the need for chemical application by assessing the infestation, off-target risk and environmental risks
- Develop an application plan for chemical application
- Identify health and safety hazards, risks and implement control procedures according to chemical label
- Notify stakeholders of planned chemical application
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace procedures
- Interpret chemical labels and apply chemicals according to safety data sheets (SDS) and application plan
- Identify and select the chemical required for the target and calculate the amount and rates required according to chemical label
- Identify and select application equipment and suitable location, and determine set up parameters according to application plan and operator instructions
- Monitor and assess weather conditions and equipment performance to ensure effective chemical application
- Select and conduct pre-operational checks according to operator and maintenance manual
- Complete at least one calibration activity for application equipment
- Prepare and load chemicals and return unused chemicals to store in accordance with label, application plan and workplace procedures
- Apply chemicals safely according to chemical labels, regulations and workplace procedures
- Clean equipment and spills and dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
- Maintain records and report incidents according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Units of Competency
Unit of Competency
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
Pre-requisite Unit
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- Participants must hold AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals prior to enrolling in this unit. Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants conducts a pre-enrolment suitability review to ensure this course is appropriate for each learner prior to commencement.
- Assessment
- Assessment methods include direct observation of practical tasks and written questioning. All assessments must be completed to a competent standard and conducted in conditions that reflect real workplace requirements.
- Fee
- $320. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Learners must wear appropriate PPE for all face-to-face practical training. Hard hat, safety glasses and steel-capped safety boots are required, steel-capped safety boots must be provided by the student. All other PPE is provided by Forky Stick Training at all training locations.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.