Entry requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for 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
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals covers the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, transport and store chemicals across agricultural and related industry settings. 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, combining 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 managing, transporting and storing chemicals on agricultural properties
- Logistics supervisors overseeing the movement and storage of hazardous substances
- Trades persons and agricultural technicians who handle chemicals as part of their daily work
- Forestry workers involved in chemical storage and pest or weed management operations
- Warehouse and operations staff seeking formal recognition of their chemical handling skills
What You’ll Learn
- Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
- Ensure emergency services contact details are available in the transport vehicle
- Ensure the transport vehicle meets regulations and that chemicals are loaded, secured and protected according to regulations and procedures
- Ensure emergency equipment and procedures are available
- Handle, transport and store chemicals safely
- Carry out emergency procedures safely and according to procedures
- Maintain a chemical storage manifest and safety data sheets (SDS) according to legislative and regulatory requirements
- Comply with chemical label instructions and SDS for transporting and storage of chemicals and legislative and regulatory requirements
- Maintain inventory and records according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
- Monitor chemical expiration and dispose of chemicals and waste according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements
Units of Competency
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- 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
- There are no formal prerequisites for 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 includes an online theory component covering chemical classifications, handling requirements, regulatory obligations and emergency response, plus a practical demonstration of safe chemical transport and storage procedures. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- 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 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals.
- 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 practical training. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training at all training locations. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
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.