PRACTICAL BASED COURSE FOR THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND HAVE NEVER BEEN TRAINED BEFORE.
You will be required to complete Assessment 1 online prior to attending the face to face practical training day.
Upon successful completion a Statement of Attainment will be provided.
Depending on the state/territory you work in this may be a requirement for licensing.
In NSW if your previous accreditation is more than 6 months out of date you cannot complete the Update course you are required to complete the initial course again.

These units of competency provide the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases and transport and store chemicals.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

This course may be a statutory requirement in your State of Territory. You will need to check with your local authorities to determine this.

Duration of this course is 14 hours.

You will be required to be a minimum of 16 years old and to complete an LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) assessment prior to commencing the course to ensure you meet the entry requirements of the course and to aid us in providing learning support if needed.

Upon successful completion you will be provided with a Statement of Attainment with the following Units of Competency: AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases and AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

There are 2 sessions. The first session is theory training which is completed Online (at your own pace). The second session consists of theory and practical training and assessment and is completed at the face to face training day.
Session 1 - Online Theory Assessment: 6 hours. Session 2 - Face to Face Theory/Practical Training and Assessment: 8 hours

Delivery of this course is via blended learning. Online training (at your own pace) prior to the course. Then class room based theory/practical plus outdoor practical training and assessment in a simulated work environment at the face to face training day.

You will be required to wear covered footwear, provide your own PPE (gloves and protective eye wear), provide your own pen (no pencils allowed) and sunscreen/hat/water if the weather is hot. Learner training is supported at the face to face training day by the provision of quality learning materials and resources.